School of Computing
University of Dundee
This one year post-graduate course is designed for graduates in subjects other than computing and economics/business who feel that a degree providing Information Technology and International Business skills would be a marketable addition to their existing qualifications. It consists of six taught units over two semesters, with an examination for each unit. You choose six modules from the following: Internet and Computer Systems, Software Development, Software Engineering, Economics for Business Managers, Database Systems, Human Computer Interaction & Usability Engineering, International Marketing and Marketing Research, and International Business Strategy. You then do a project which runs from May to September.
Computing at the University of Dundee is ranked 21st in the UK according to the just-published Times Good University Guide. The University has over 12,000 students, with 16% of them international students, coming from over 80 countries worldwide. The School of Computing at the University has a strong research reputation in a range of applied computing, with applications of its work being used today all over the world. The city of Dundee is particularly welcoming to students, with a lively social life and a superb setting on the River Tay, with sailing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and touring the beauties of Scotland all within easy reach.
Funding information
- Funder:
- Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)
- Title:
- Students from Scotland, and from other E.U. or E.E.A. countries, may be eligible for financial assistance with fees and/or maintenance from SAAS. Application forms, and information on the grants available and on eligibility, can be found on their website
- Value:
- up to £3085
- Number of awards per year:
- up to
- Funding applies to:
- EU applicants (including UK)
- Funding notes:
- Students from Scotland, and from other E.U. or E.E.A. countries, may be eligible for financial assistance with fees and/or maintenance from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland. Application forms, and information on the grants available and on eligibility, can be found at http://www.saas.gov.uk/
Another possible source of finance is the Career Development Loan scheme run by the government in association with several banks. Information on these can be obtained from the CDL website (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/CareerDev...)
Self-funded students paying overseas student fees may be eligible for the University's new Discovery Scholarships, which will fund 50% of the tuition fee. A small number of Discovery Scholarships will be available for well-qualified students studying MSc courses in the School of Computing.
Students paying full overseas student fees may be eligible for School of Computing Scholarships, worth £2000. - Funding duration:
- 1 year
Contacts and how to apply
- Academic contact:
- Dr Keith Edwards
44 (0) 1382 384463 - Administrative contact and how to apply:
- How to Apply
You can see the full Postgraduate prospectus online from http://www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/graduate/, and download an application form from http://www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/graduate/appform.htm. (Please ensure that you use the form for a taught course degree.)
If you prefer, you can obtain an information pack and application form by writing to or emailing us - Louisa Cross, lcross@computing.dundee.ac.uk
Tel. 44 (0) 1382 384151
Filling in the Application Form
The application form is quite short and straightforward. You will be able to help us reach a quick decision on your application if you ensure that you provide all the necessary information.
The following information is important to us in reaching our decision on your application.
* Details of your degree(s). It is essential to give the name of the qualification, the name of the institution at which you studied, and an indication of how well you performed. If you can provide a transcript of the subjects you studied, and the marks obtained, that is very helpful.
* If your first language is not English, your English language qualification(s).
* If your degree is not in computing, please describe your level of knowledge and experience in computing.
* A brief explanation of why you want to do this degree. This helps us to ensure that the degree is suitable for you.
References
The references are very important in influencing our decision, and we cannot consider your application until we receive them. If at all possible, we like to have two referees in academic institutions who have taught you during your studies, at least one on your most recent course. References should be supplied on official headed notepaper from the institution concerned, or, in the case of references by email, sent from official institutional email addresses.
Problems obtaining references are the biggest cause of delay in processing applications. It is very important that you give us the correct name and full current address of each referee. If possible please give their telephone numbers and email addresses as well. It is a good idea to contact the referees yourself before giving us their names, to check that you have the correct contact details and that they will be available to give the reference when requested - Applications accepted from:
- 19 September 2007
- Application deadline:
- 19 August 2008
