Admissions Tutor: Dr Les Carr
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 2630
Email: MSc-Admissions@ecs.soton.ac.uk
www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/admissions/pg/
This programme covers the current and emerging technologies supporting Web-based software systems, and is taught by leading experts. Since the inception of the Web, there have been two major developments: social and collaborative applications, and the Semantic Web. You will explore these through core modules, Web technology and your own social and collaborative websites.
Programme structure
Semester 1: Advanced topics on Web services; Applications of security in information technology; Assistive technologies and universal design; Foundations of Web science; Hypertext and Web technologies; Research methods in computing
Semester 2: Cryptography and data compression; Distributed computing; e-Business strategy; Formal design of systems; Intelligent agents; Internet law; Large-scale distributed systems; Rich Internet applications; Semantic Web technologies
Semester 3: Three-month independent, individual research project, culminating in a dissertation
Please note: modules may change, as syllabus is updated every year.
Key facts
Entry requirements: First- or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (eg mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science); additional entry requirements for MSc Web Technology are given on our website
Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Assessment: Examinations, written full-time project (design, development or research), dissertation
Start date: October
Intake: 250 (across all programmes)
Applying: University application form with transcripts
Closing date: None, but early application advised
Fees: See programme fees page.
Careers: Further research; industry; management
Find out more: MSc programme prospectus, research group brochure and www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/admissions/pg/msc