Thursday 11 February 2010

SPP3! Post Graduate Course No.1

Location: Hull University
Duration: Full-time 1 year.

Attendance: Approximately 40 hours per week

Entry requirements: Good honours degree or equivalent (in any subject area) or appropriate experience in professional environment, etc. An IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) is required for international students.

About the programme

This exciting programme provides you with the fundamental principles of internet computing and subsequently consolidates this with a creative approach to the design and management of digital media. Through an appreciation of internet computing, an understanding of human computer interaction and web design and experience of the theory and practice of multimedia, you are equipped with the practical skills required by contemporary computing companies and the ability to adapt to future developments in digital industries.
The programme consists of six taught modules and a substantial personal project researching an internetrelated area. The taught element is delivered over two semesters, providing intermediate qualifications – a postgraduate certificate (60 credits) and a postgraduate diploma (120 credits). The third semester (during the summer) is dedicated to project development.
Course content

The programme is organised under three study themes:

  • Internet technologies

  • Internet applications development

  • Web design

Each of the themes is aligned to a different knowledge and understanding objective of the programme. Structuring the MSc around these themes provides a variety of perspectives on internet computing as a subject and a core understanding and knowledge of three important areas.

Core modules

  • Internet Computing Fundamentals

  • Website Technology

  • Java Programming for the Internet

  • Digital Media Management

  • Internet Based Information Systems

  • Advanced Web Design

  • Dissertation Project (in the summer)

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