The course provides an opportunity for graduates of non-computing disciplines to develop the specialist skills suitable for a career in Computing. It allows those who wish to apply their knowledge and expertise in a technical environment to develop the core computing skills needed to do so.

You will develop skills in software development, database systems, network management and web programming, as well as the research and development skills required to undertake a sustained piece of software project work. The Software Project Engineering, Cisco modules and MSc Project modules are of particular value to employers.

This course is available to study full-time or part-time. The part-time mode is ideal if you would like to develop your career but are unable to commit to full time study.

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Master Software Engineering with CISCO Network Management

FULL-TIME

Semester 1

• Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
• Computer Systems
• Relational Database Systems
• Cisco CCNA Semesters 1 and 2

Semester 2

• MSc Project Investigation
• Software Project Engineering
• Object Oriented Programming Techniques
• Cisco CCNA Semesters 3 and 4

Semester 3

• Intranet Systems Development
• MSc Project

PART-TIME

Year1:

Semester 1

• Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
• Cisco CCNA Semesters 1 and 2

Semester 2

• Software Project Engineering
• Cisco CCNA Semesters 3 and 4

Year 2:

Semester 1

• Computer Systems
• Relational Database Systems

Semester 2

• Object Oriented Programming Techniques
• MSc Project Investigation

Semester 3

• Intranet Systems Development

Year 3:

Semester 1

• MSc Project

The two networking modules are taught by Cisco-accredited trainers. The module content covers Semesters 1 to 4 of Cisco's Training Academy and will fully prepare students for Cisco accreditation. This is the key professional training required for a career in network management.

This course is ideal for students who possess a first degree in any non-computing discipline. Other qualifications and experience will be considered with entry being subject to the University's judgement that the person has reasonable expectation of being able to fulfil the requirements of the award.

All international students, for whom English is not their first language, must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either IELTS 6.0 or its equivalent prior to receiving an unconditional offer of a place on the course.

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent means: 

• IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the 4 individual elements 

• TOEFL 80 overall with a 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing 

• Pearson PTE 59 overall with a minimum of 51 in each of the 4 individual elements

We also accept alternative qualifications which can be found on the page:

English Language Requirements

Scholarships

Applicants to this course may be eligible for a scholarship. More information can be found on the Computing Scholarships pages.

Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan

Applicants (Scottish domiciled and EU) to this course may be eligible for a Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan (PTFL). Full-time students can apply for a PTFL up to £3400. Part-time students can apply for up to £1700. The tuition fee loan is only available to part-time students who are undertaking at least 50% of a full-time course, and therefore, complete their qualification in 2 years.

Students can apply now by downloading an application form from the SAAS web site.

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change. Published fees apply to the course's mode of delivery.

All students can apply online by visiting Apply Online at www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline

If you have any queries, please contact our Admissions Office: 

• Email pgoffice@rgu.ac.uk

If you are an International Student and would like further information and application advice:

• Complete our International Enquiries form
• Call 0044 1224 262726
• Email international@rgu.ac.uk