Welcome to the Open Day - School of Computer Science
• MSc Computer Science (online)
• MSc Distributed Systems and Networks (online)
• MSc E-Learning Technology (online)
• MSc Software Engineering (online)
go.herts.ac.uk/online
Your presenters today
Mariette Berkhout
Head of Online SoCS
Maria Schilstra
MSc Programme Tutor
Wei Ji
Admissions Tutor
About today
Programme
1) UH and School of Computer Science
2) What to expect when you study online
3) MSc Programmes of study
4) Assessment and Support
5) Entry requirements and Fees
6) Questions
About University of Hertfordshire
• Located in Hatfield
• More than 2,650 staff
• Turnover of £ 233 million
• 27,200 students
• 2,800 international students from 85 countries
Ranked ‘Top New University’ (Complete University Guide 2010)
Included in ‘Top 350 World Universities’
(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011/12)
School of Computer Science
One of the first in the world to offer
Computer Science degrees (since 1965)
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Longstanding reputation
Industry relevant courses
Internationally-recognised research
Considerable amount of expertise in
developing and running Online Courses
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BSc since 2004; MSc since 2007
More than 1,200 graduates to date
Currently 650 students from 64 countries
What to expect when you study Online
• Learning Resources available through Studynet
• Modules with fixed start and end dates
• Fixed dates for assignment submission and
other assessments
• Other than that you can fit study around work
and family
• Commitment: Full-time study: 20 – 30 hrs / week
Part-time study: 10 – 15 hrs /week
Learning Resources
Module Portal
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Module Information
Module News
Teaching Resources
Discussion forums
Module Blog / Wiki
Assignments Section
Additionally access to
• UH Library with e-books, e-journals
• Online databases (e.g. IEEE, ACM)
Studynet
MSc - Programme of Study
Computer Science
Focus on software implementation and object-oriented
programming
Distributed Systems and Networks
Focus on computer networking, distributed systems and
security
E-Learning Technology
Focus on e-learning design and development
Software Engineering
Focus on models, methodologies, measures and tools
that can be employed in the software engineering
process
MSc - Programme of Study
When you graduate you will have:
• the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to take your place in the thriving
computing industry,
• a solid foundation for a wide range of other careers or further study
Careers include:
Programmer, software developer, business analyst, software engineer, webmaster, database
administrator, network designer, technical consultant.
MSc Computer Science
Study at Level 7
Computer Science
Computer Science cont.
Contemporary Practices in Information
Technology (15 credits)
Multicast and Multimedia Networking (15
credits)
Specialist project (60 credits)
Software Engineering Practice and
Experience (30 credits)
Distributed Systems Security (30
credits)
E-Learning Applications Development (30
credits)
Measures and Models for Software
Engineering (30 credits)
Advanced Database (30 credits)
Learner-Centred Design (30 credits)
Mobile Standards, Interfaces and
Applications (15 credits)
Web Services (30 credits)
Interaction Design (15 credits)
Web Scripting and Application
Development (30 credits)
Secure Systems Programming (15 credits)
Multimedia Specification, Design and
Production (30 credits)
Wireless, Mobile and Ad-hoc Networking
(15 credits)
MSc MSc Distributed Systems and Networks
Study at Level 7
Distributed Networks and
Systems
Distributed Networks and
Systems cont.
Distributed Systems Security (30
credits)
Multimedia Specification, Design and
Production (30 credits)
Wireless, Mobile and Ad-hoc Networking
(15 credits)
Software Engineering Practice and
Experience (30 credits)
Multicast and Multimedia Networking
(15 credits)
E-Learning Applications Development
(30 credits)
Contemporary Practices in Information
Technology (15 credits)
Advanced Database (30 credits)
Specialist project (60 credits)
Mobile Standards, Interfaces and
Applications (15 credits)
Measures and Models for Software
Engineering (30 credits)
Learner-Centred Design (30 credits)
Web Services (30 credits)
Web Scripting and Application
Development (30 credits)
Interaction Design (15 credits)
Secure Systems Programming (15
credits)
MSc MSc e-Learning Technology
Study at Level 7
E-Learning Technology
Learner-Centred Design (30 credits)
E-Learning Applications Development
(30 credits)
Contemporary Practices in Information
Technology (15 credits)
Specialist project (60 credits)
Distributed Systems Security (30
credits)
Measures and Models for Software
Engineering (30 credits)
Wireless, Mobile and Ad-hoc Networking
(15 credits)
Multicast and Multimedia Networking
(30 credits)
Web Services (30 credits)
E-Learning Technology cont.
Web Scripting and Application
Development (30 credits)
Multimedia Specification, Design and
Production (30 credits)
Software Engineering Practice and
Experience (30 credits)
Advanced Database (30 credits)
Mobile Standards, Interfaces and
Applications (15 credits)
Interaction Design (15 credits)
Secure Systems Programming (15
credits)
MSc MSc Software Engineering
Study at Level 7
Software Engineering
Software Engineering
Measures and Models for Software
Engineering (30 credits)
Wireless, Mobile and Ad-hoc Networking
(30 credits)
Software Engineering Practice and
Experience (30 credits)
Multicast and Multimedia Networking
(30 credits)
Contemporary Practices in Information
Technology (15 credits)
E-Learning Applications Development
(30 credits)
Specialist project (60 credits)
Advanced Database (30 credits)
Distributed Systems Security (30
credits)
Mobile Standards, Interfaces and
Applications (15 credits)
Learner-Centred Design (30 credits)
Interaction Design (15 credits)
Web Services (30 credits)
Secure Systems Programming (15
credits)
Web Scripting and Application
Development (30 credits)
Multimedia Specification, Design and
Production (30 credits)
Postgraduate courses for non-computer science graduates
Haven't studied Computer Science at undergraduate
(bachelor's) level?
You can still study a Master's degree in Computer Science or
eLearning Technology with these study routes for non-computer
science graduates:
• Computer Science Online Degree – MSc, PgD, PgC
• e-Learning Technology Online Degree – MSc, PgD, PgC
Rewarding careers:
Programmer, software developer, business analyst, software
engineer, webmaster, database administrator, network designer,
technical consultant.
Assessment
Range of assessment methods, including:
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Essays
Practical work
Online tests of fixed duration
Group work
Vivas (oral assessment)
Support
Programme level
• Programme Tutor
• Induction Programme
• Student Handbook
• UH Disability Advisor
Module level
• Module tutors
• Project supervisor
• Peer support (through forums)
• Learning Resources (Studynet)
• e-Books & downloadable software
UH Online
• Administrators
• Educational Technologists
Modes of study
Study at level 7:
• part time (up to 90 credits per year) or
• full time (180 credits per year)
• PT: complete in 2 – 3.5 years
• FT: complete in 1 – 1.5 years
What you will be working towards…
Graduation
Your Certificate:
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MSc Computer Science
MSc Distributed Systems & Networks
MSc E-Learning Technology
MSc Software Engineering
from the University of Hertfordshire
Graduation:
Attend at the Weston Auditorium,
University of Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire,
UK
Fees
Currently:
• £500 per 15 credits
• Total programme, currently: £6,000
• Pay fees by semester, in advance - typically
£1,000 - £2,000 per semester
Fees – what is included
•Tuition, project supervision and all the
assessments
•Online learning resources, available
through StudyNet - the University’s managed
learning environment
• Books / eBooks and software
Entry Requirements
Computer Science graduates
• A recent 2:2 honours degree in Computer Science or equivalent (e.g. honours
degree from the UK) or equivalent.
Non Computer Science graduates
• A recent, good bachelors degree (e.g. honours degree from the UK) or equivalent
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient competence
in English to benefit from the Programme. This is normally demonstrated by an overall
IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.
How to Apply
Visit:
http://go.herts.ac.uk/online
Submit Application Form, plus photocopies of
• Exam certificates and transcripts
• Photo page of passport
• References
Apply by: 18th November 2013 for a January 2014
start
Please allow two weeks for a response to your
application
Your questions
The next steps…
• Visit: http://go.herts.ac.uk/online
• Complete an application form, gather
supporting documents and references
• Submit to ApplyUHOnline@herts.ac.uk
Best of Luck!
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