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2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MSc Advanced Computer Science (Cloud Computing)

Programme code:MSC-ACS/C-FTUCAS code:
Duration:12 Months Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Dr Karim Djemame Contact address:K.Djemame@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

A minimum UK Upper Second Class Honours (2.1) degree or equivalent in computing or a scientific subject with significant computing component;
- A pass at GCSE level English Language (grade C or above);
- International students must have an English language qualification at a suitable level: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Computing

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Computing

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Computing

Programme specification:

On completion of the programme students should be able to demonstrate:

- A systematic understanding of the theory and practice of designing and implementing Cloud systems;
- Proficiency in the technical and programming skills required to design and implement Cloud systems;
- A thorough knowledge and skills base in a number of advanced topics within the domain of distributed computer systems including Grids and Clouds;
- An in-depth knowledge of the essential principles and practices used in the effective design, implementation and usability of Cloud systems including virtualization, scalability, performance, security, and dependability;
- The ability to apply these principles and practices to tackle a significant problem within the main project;
- An in-depth understanding of an area of specialisation, gained during the main project;
- Be confident in applying the research methodology adopted for the main project on new problems;
- Be prepared for further study either in the context of professional development or through further engagement in higher education.

The programme will:

- Situate the study of Cloud systems within the general context of computational modelling and complex systems;
- Give a broad perspective on Cloud systems, covering service-oriented design models, service-oriented architecture (SOA), service-level agreement (SLA), algorithms and mechanisms for dynamic service integration, security and dependability, virtualisation, scalability, and energy efficiency.
- Be rooted in established research strengths of the School and will offer the opportunity for students to work as integral members of our research groups during their main project;
- Prepare graduates for graduate careers in the IT industry and other contexts or for further study either in the context of continuing professional development or through further engagement in higher education.


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[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

COMP5200MMSc Project60 credits1 Jan to 30 Sep
COMP5850MCloud Computing15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 105 credits from the following lists of optional modules:

COMP5111MBig Data Systems15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5122MData Science15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5400MBio-Inspired Computing15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5450MKnowledge Representation and Reasoning15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5710MAlgorithms15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5811MParallel and Concurrent Programming15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5840MData Mining and Text Analytics15 creditsNot running in 201718
COMP5860MSemantic Technologies and Applications15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5870MImage Analysis15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5920MScheduling15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5930MScientific Computation15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5940MGraph Theory: Structure and Algorithms15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Students may study no more than 30 credits from this list:

COMP3011Web Services and Web Data10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP3211Distributed Systems10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP3222Mobile Application Development10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP3611Machine Learning10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP3736Information Visualization10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP3776Data Mining and Text Analytics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP3910Combinatorial Optimisation10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP3911Secure Computing10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP3940Graph Algorithms and Complexity Theory10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Last updated: 19/09/2017

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