Overview
The aim of the MSc Web and Mobile Development Technologies is to provide you with a firm grounding in strategic web development skills, with a specific focus on mobile development and user experience.
The programme is designed to help you develop the lifelong skills needed to rise to the challenge and opportunity of emerging technologies and engage in an area that is notoriously high risk and has an increased potential of unreliability. The course aims to empower you to understand the current shape of emerging technologies in the web, mobile and cloud and to develop lifelong learning skills.
You will study the core skills required to gain a deep understanding of contemporary web development, industry practice and analysis which forms the basis of next-generation technologies. This programme also focuses on mobile development and web development skills needed to succeed in the cutting edge of technology.
Key facts
- Study a masters programme that has been designed in consultation with industry partners
- Develop technical skills in the design, development and testing of web and mobile applications
- Satisfy the educational requirements of the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
- Also available as a part-time programme
- Upon completion of your programme, you will be eligible for the QA Professional Pathways programmes which will enable you to further develop your skills with one of the UK’s largest providers of IT and project management training
What will I study?
To accelerate your learning, the programme exposes you to theories and principles relating to emerging design, development and testing web and mobile applications, User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) design processes, principles of mobile technologies, architectures, protocols, tools & techniques and the apps development and deployment processes. The programme also provides in-depth coverage of the fundamental concepts, principles, technologies and techniques of the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT).
The programme will also cover emerging cloud computing techniques and their ability to meet the rapidly developing demands of cloud infrastructure, in-depth coverage and understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles, technologies and techniques of Web and Mobile application security using industry standards.
You will learn to utilise theories and principles as frameworks for reviewing, reflecting on, analysing and critiquing, where appropriate, existing individual and organizational practices; as well as providing new knowledge and skills which will enable enhanced and more appropriate practices to be developed.
During the programme, you will also develop independent research skills to manage risk and identify, recommend and deploy relevant technologies both now and in the future.
How will I be taught and assessed?
- Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops and directed study totalling between 12-14 hours per week
- You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 38-40 hours per week
- This course is 100% assessed via coursework. A range of assessment methods is used, including assignments, presentations and group work.
- Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
- Technology-enhanced learning is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
- Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
- You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet with regularly during your studies
Career and further study
This Masters programme has been designed in consultation with partners from the industry to ensure you learn up-to-date computing knowledge required by employers across the industry. Graduates from the programme will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers.
The qualification is designed to accelerate skills and competence in a range of job roles, including roles such as
- Leadership and management in IT
- Cloud Architect
- Web Security Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Web Designer and Developer
- User Experience Designer and Developer
- Usability Tester
- Mobile Application Design
- Developer or Cloud Architect
Upon successfully completing your course, you may undertake further professional development and training through Professional Pathways programmes. These are offered to our graduates for free, from our partner, QA. Find out more about Professional Pathways and your eligibility.
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