The Department decided to take this oportunity to modularise its long standing and successful MSc so as to allow students to more closely tailor their courses to their vocational needs
Each module is a unit of teaching and assessment and carries a certain number of credits. A typical module consists of a series of lectures, example classes, usually some course-work, and an examination, all within a 15-week semester. However, there are many variations on this theme (see our short courses). Module assessment results in a percentage mark for the student. A student proceeds through the course by taking chosen modules until enough credits are accumulated. Then "the chips are cashed in" for a degree. The number of credits and the overall mark determines the type of award; the actual modules determine the award title.
An MSc requires 120 credits - Post Graduate Diplomas require 80.
For the MSc a minimum of 120 credits must have been obtained from a project or dissertation.
If your native language is not English then you must also hold one of the following qualifications.
We also intend to offer many of the modules as short 1 week courses which can be taken any time (subject to prerequisites) within a 4 year period. The project work should be done within industry and may be started after successful completion of 3 modules.