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Master of Science [M.Sc] [Computing and IT Management with Placement] From Cardiff University

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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Computing and IT Management with Placement)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Engineering,

Computer Science and Engineering

£30,294/Yr

£30,294 /Yr

Master of Science in Computing and IT Management with Placement at Cardiff University is a 2 years program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
This is a full-time course undertaken over two calendar years. It is also available as a full-time course over 1 year or a part-time course over 3 years, both without placement.
The ‘with placement’ program provides the opportunity to undertake a 7-10 month experience as an IT professional for students who successfully find a suitable placement.
This program is professionally accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
Students will be provided with a laptop during induction week that will remain with them throughout the duration of the course.
Students will undertake a placement and undertaking their individual projects and dissertation. Most students start their placement in the summer of Year 1. The breakdown is as follows:
- Year 1: 100 credits core modules, 20 credit optional modules.
- Year 2: 120 credits placement, 60 credits core module.
Students will attend lectures, participate in seminars, workshops, and tutorials, and carry out practical and laboratory work.
The taught modules are assessed through examinations and a wide range of in-course assessments, such as written reports, extended essays, practical assignments, and oral presentations.
The School of Computer Science and Informatics is a research-led school in one of the UK’s premier universities with a reputation for excellent teaching and internationally accomplished research activities.

Important Dates

University allocates places on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are recommended to apply as early as possible.

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	£30294 (GBP 30294)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	£12260 (GBP 12260)
Food	£3199 (GBP 3199)
Books and Supplies	£855 (GBP 855)
Total Cost	£16314 (GBP 16314)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants will possess a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent professional qualification in a subject other than computing.
Non-graduates whose relative lack of formal qualifications is compensated for by their relevant work experience will also be considered.
Students must be qualified in IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students will need successful completion of a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with grades of approximately 55%-60% to qualify for the postgraduate courses.
Some schools will also require the successful completion of a relevant master's program from a recognized institution.
The Indian Standard XII English qualification from the following examination boards are accepted with a minimum score of 70%:
- Andhra Pradesh/Telangana Board of Intermediate Education
- Central/Goa Board of Secondary Education
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, ICSE / ISC
- Government of Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Examination
- Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education
- Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal
- Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
- Gujarat/Punjab/ Rajasthan/Bihar/Meghalaya Board of School Education
- Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh
- National Institute of Open Schooling.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

42 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

302 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

Required Document List

The Documents required are:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Personal Statement - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying in a minimum of 250 words.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities for the students are:

Software applications developer
Information security analyst
Computer systems analyst
Database administrator
Management analyst
Computer network architect

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Cardiff Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship	Scholarship per student£ 2,485/Yr$2,485	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship	Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Monica Cole Research Grant	Scholarship per student£ 1,291/Yr$1,291	Level Of StudyApprenticeship	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
1st Formations Business Scholarship	Scholarship per student£ 800/Yr$800	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details