Applied Computing and Information Technology University of Bedfordshire

Overview

The Applied Computing and Information Technology program at University of Bedfordshire builds on everyday experiences with technology to help you understand, evaluate and assess the core theories and emerging developments underpinning the field, then apply your learning to real-world problems.

Key Features

Studying the Applied Computing and Information Technology MSc course will equip you with the core knowledge and skills around programming, computer science and information technology. 

You will learn about one of the most essential skills required by a computing student and that is programming. In the Programming for Applications unit, you will analyse problems and develop programs to solve these problems using case studies on real-world applications.

In other areas of study, you will be introduced to Data Modelling, Management and Governance methods and techniques alongside database theory. This unit will equip you with the knowledge to use the appropriate tools to build database systems using industry standard software and apply these systems to your chosen field of interest. 

To diversify your skills further, the unit in Computer Networks and Security is relevant to a wide range of career pathways including software development, business and risk management and cyber or data security. This unit will introduce you to core principles of cybersecurity while providing you with the fundamentals on how computer networks operate.

Finally, you will complete a Master’s Project in Applied Computing and Information Technology where you will work on a topic of your choice that is relevant to your course and develop this idea using the skills you have learned across various units under the guidance of a staff member. 

To aid with this, the unit in Research Methodologies and Project Management will equip you with key skills for problem solving, project management, critical analysis and time management that will support you in research. Furthermore, you will be given a variety of tools and techniques to prepare you for the dissertation stage.

Careers

As a graduate of this course you could progress on to a career as an IT consultant; manager; systems developer and/or programming supervisor within industries which make substantial use of computer and information technology.

Other careers include IT managers or practitioners within commerce database and IT developers or system designers/analysts.