Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Minimum 2:1 honours degree in computer science or a closely related subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/..varification-and-testing

Overview

Our project-based courses give you valuable hands-on experience. We teach you how to apply what you learn in business and industry, anywhere in the world.

On this course you’ll specialise in software verification and testing, developing expertise that is in demand worldwide. Innovative project work will teach you how to apply your knowledge in the real world.

Graduates with these specialist skills are in demand. Especially in industries where software is safety-critical, such as advanced manufacturing and nuclear energy.

Programme structure

Core modules

Object Oriented Programming and Software Design
Research Methods and Professional Issues
Dissertation Project

Plus three of:

Testing and Verification in Safety-critical Systems
Theory of Distributed Systems
Computer Security and Forensics
Software and Hardware Verification

Optional modules

Text Processing
Modelling and Simulation of Natural Systems
Speech Processing
3D Computer Graphics
Intelligent Web
Machine Learning and Adaptive Intelligence
Software Development for Mobile Devices
Speech Technology
Virtual Environments and Computer Games Technology
Natural Language Processing
Java E-Commerce
Network Performance Analysis

Teaching

Lectures
Tutorials
Group work

Assessment

Formal examinations
Coursework assignments
Dissertation