Elevate your skills and career prospects with this transformative programme, accredited by British Computing Society (BCS) and a conversion course for those looking to develop their computing proficiency.
What we will provide
We provide world-class teaching, comprehensive support to all our students, opportunities to engage with industry and societies as well as all the tools and knowledge you will need to thrive on this programme.
What you will provide
For this course we are looking for dedicated graduates who work well within teams as well as in isolation, it is imperative that you can collaborate and learn how to work with others effectively. You should have a willingness to engage with problem solving and an inquisitive mind. You must be able to think outside of the box and autonomously, applying the skills you have learnt to take on challenges. This subject area is constantly evolving with latest technologies and trends, so it is key to keep up to date.
What skills we teach
Through a team project you will develop your teamwork and collaboration skills, your presentation skills will be enhanced with verbal and written presentation reports. You will be taught analytical skills based around a problem-solving challenge; these are key professional attributes to take with you into your future career. You will be shown a range of tools, which are constantly evolving, and taught how to best utilise these tools when working on a project. You will of course be taught a range of technical skills from programming, software development, human computer interaction, writing software to be ran on the internet or desktop, with also optional choice to study data mining and AI.
Professional Practice Year
If you meet satisfactory academic performance and have secured a suitable professional experience, you will have the option to be transferred onto our MSc Computer Science including Professional Practice programme. Taking the Professional Practice route allows you to extend the duration of your Masters to 22 months and gain valuable working experience to support your career aspirations. The placement commences after the completion of your MSc dissertation and can be paid work, study abroad exchanges or unpaid research projects or even a mix of these options. You will return to Aston the following May for an intensive period on campus to draw all your learning together and finalise the assessments.
Career prospects
Previous graduates have gone on to a wide range of successful careers after completing this programme, some of the roles include software developer, information security, web application development at reputable companies such as RedHat, REPL group and NatWest. Of course, some have chosen to extend their studies and research by continuing to PhD opportunities.
