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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Paisley Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
JAN
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Duration
18 months
Course summary
OVERVIEW
Our MSc Mobile Web Development is fully accredited by the British Computer Society and is designed to meet the demands of the increasing use of mobile devices to provide applications and services to users and enterprises.
The MSc is both career- and practically-focused; you will spend a large proportion of class time in computing laboratories engaging with the appropriate tools and acquiring practical knowledge. You will learn how to develop applications for mobile devices and software that adapts to various platforms on which they run, especially smartphones. You will develop your design and development skills and position yourself to target employment opportunities in software development for the mobile web.
Teaching on the MSc is via lectures, tutorials, and hands-in laboratory sessions. Active learning is promoted through practical assignments. Certain classes and assignments involve problem-solving through analysis, evaluation and the synthesis of a solution reflecting the practical emphasis of the programme. Assessment is a variety of methods including examination, coursework and dissertation. The entire course ensures that you gain the core skills and hands-in experience, including team development, required by the computing industry.
Career prospects
As a graduate from this programme you will have excellent career opportunities as a mobile web developer in the media, finance and retail industries, in software/technology companies that develop and maintain mobile application ecosystems or as IT consultants offering your expertise to the broader market.
Recent graduate positions include:
- Front End Interface Developer at Equator
- Senior Developer at Visualsoft Ltd
- Technical Lead Cloud Services at Sonova Group
- Frontend Developer at Parachute Digital Solutions Limited
- Technology Analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co
Professional recognition
The MSc Mobile Web Development is accredited by the British Computer Society, fully meeting the educational requirements for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) registration.
Teaching & Assessment
Many of the learning outcomes are practical and a large proportion of class time is spent in computing laboratories engaging with the appropriate tools and acquiring practical knowledge. Theoretical knowledge is provided through: Lectures; Tutorials; Seminars; Individual study.
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University information
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University League Table
109th
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Campus address
University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland
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Subject ranking
89th out of 110 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 236122 51%74th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10063 63%100th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.01 80%35th
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