Masters in Computer Science (online)
University of
Hertfordshire
School of
Computer Science
2009
University of Hertfordshire
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more than 2700 staff
• turnover £ 205 m
• 23.000 students
• > 2000 international
students from 85
countries
• 160.000 alumni
Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Research
School of Computer Science
• One of the first in
the world to offer
Computer Science
degrees (since 1965)
• Continues to run
highly successful
on-campus courses
• 50 academic staff, 6 full professors, 900 students:
750 bachelors, 120 taught masters, 40 research PhD
School of Computer Science
• Many years of
experience running
distance learning
courses
• Considerable expertise
in developing online
programmes
Since 2004: over 700 “online” students
Online Learning - Technology
The University’s
innovative
Managed Learning
Environment
STUDYnet
STUDYnet Portal
With access to :
• Modules
• Email
• Library System
• Learning Resources
(journals, databases)
• Technical Support
• Customized links to
news, events, social
Online Learning - Pedagogy
Two full-time
Educational Technologists:
• Create module structure
• Offer advice on learning
activities
• Enhance teaching materials
• Ensure usability and
accessibility
Module Homepage
• Module News
• Module Information
• Teaching Resources
• Class Discussion
• Assignments
Teaching Resources - units
Units - sessions, tasks, resources
Online Masters in Computer Science
Generalist course:
• Suitable for graduates in other subject areas wishing
to change career direction buy moving into IT
(60 credits foundation, 60 credits advanced, 60 credits project)
Advanced courses:
• Suitable for CS graduates seeking professional
development in a specialist area
(120 credits advanced, 60 credits project)
Can be taken in full-time or part-time mode
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Degree to be obtained
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• MSc in Computer Science
(General)
• MSc in Computer Science
(Advanced)
(specifications)
Graduation Ceremony in St Albans Cathedral, UK
Benefits of e-Learning
• Access to UK degree without:
- travel costs
- UK living costs
•Balancing study, family and work
•Flexible study hours
•Enhanced career opportunities
Tutored (blended) e-Learning
Online study with tutor support from GDF:
The institution provides:
-tutorials for each
module
-computer facilities
-pastoral support
Full members of the University - validated
Modules
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Professional Issues
Introduction to Programming
Software Development Tools & Methods
Object-Oriented Programming
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Distributed Systems Security
Human Computer Interaction: Developing Usable Systems
Human Computer Interaction: Selecting Usable Systems
Advanced Databases
Mobile Standards, Interfaces and Applications
Multicast and Multimedia Networking
Multimedia Specification, Design and Production
Software Development Tools and Methods
Software Engineering Practice and Experience
Web Services
Wireless, Mobile and Ad-hoc Networking
Entry Requirements
• a good bachelor's degree in Computer Science or
equivalent and wish to study one of our range of
advanced courses or
• a good bachelor's degree in any subject and wish to
study for a generalist MSc in Computer Science
• sufficient competence in English (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL
550 (213 CBT) if your first language is not English)
• two academic references (or one academic plus one
current work reference)
Competence in English
• http://www.uefap.com/assess/index.htm
Common
European
Framework
IELTS
TOEFL Paper / Computer /
Internet
6.5
577/233/91
6.0
550/213/80
5.5
527/197/71
C1
B2
Cambridge
ESOL
CAE
500/173/61
HI (1st)
HI (Pass)
FCE
5.0
Pitman ESOL
I (1st)
www.ielts.org
• British Council Budapest
Address:
IELTS Administrator
British Council
Madach Imre ut 13/14 Building B
Budapest
1075
Tel: 36 1 483 2034
Fax: 36 1 342 5728
Email: exams@britishcouncil.hu
Web: http://www.britishcouncil.org/hungary-education-take-a-ukexam-ielts.htm
Test Fee: HUF44,000
TOEFL
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HUNGARY
TO REGISTER:
REGION 12 - EUROPE/NEW INDEPENDENT STATES
CALL: 31 320 239 540 (The Netherlands)
FAX: 31 320 239 541
BUDAPEST
TEST CENTER NUMBER: 8042
TESTS OFFERED: GMAT, GRE, TOEFL
PERMANENT CENTER
Fulbright-Prometric
Számítógépes Tesztközpont
1082 Budapest
Baross u. 62.
http://www.fulbright.hu
Tel.: 462-8055
Fax: 462-8053
E-mail: vnagy@fulbright.hu
or advising@fulbright.hu
USD 185.00
Timing
• 1 year (12 months) full-time
• or 2-3 years part-time
• Start date: September, 2011
• Application deadline: April 30, 2011
Fees
• Application fee (one time): HUF 16.000.• Module fee:
GBP 600.- + HUF 120.000.- /per 30 credit
module
• Need to collect 180 credits
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University of Hertfordshire
http:// www herts.ac.uk
Online courses:
http:// feis.herts.ac.uk/CSonline
Gábor Dénes Főiskola
http:// www.gdf.hu/MSc/default.htm
Email enquiries:
info@gdf.hu