Computing and digital technology
Equip yourself for a digital future
From computer gaming to cloud computing, we’re creative and passionate about developing ambition and careers in computing and digital technology.
Key information
Postgraduate course
Duration
- Full Time (15-19 months)
Intakes
- January
- September
Location
- Cambridge
Computing and digital technology overview
Our close links with the electronics, software, audio and creative industries mean we stay up to date with what your future employers need and ensure we’ll help you develop the skills and knowledge to become an expert in emerging and important technologies.
Improve your computer science expertise by developing industry level skills to design, develop and implement web solutions for clients worldwide. Specialise in cloud infrastructure within modern data centres, web application programming and IT security within business.
Take your computer game development skills to the next level. Study, plan, produce and test games in our specialist studios. Learn how to identify new and existing cyber threats and determine methods and processes to minimise attacks. Information technology (IT) is the application of computers and telecommunications equipment to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data.
Pathway progression
Successful completion of the Computing and digital technology pathway will lead to the award of the following from ARU:
- Computer Science – MSc
- Information and Communication Technology – MSc
- Computer Games Development – MSc
- Cyber Security – MSc – （Distance Learning only from Sept 2021）
- Artificial Intelligence and Big Data – MSc *
- Artificial Intelligence with Cyber Security – MSc *
Please see our International and UK Course Matrix for intake information.
* Please note, a completion of a Python course or prior study of it will be required for entry onto these courses.
Stage 1: Pre-Masters
To complete the two postgraduate courses listed below at ARU, you will do the following modules during your pre-masters at ARU College:
Modules
Skills-based module designed to develop advanced academic skills required for successful post-graduate study.
Credits: 15
Contact hours per week: 4
Assessment
- Oral Presentation: 10%
- Group Report: 20%
- Critical Reading Assessment: 20%
- Closed Book Exam: 40%
- PDP Journal: 10%
Study of English/EU law; Contract Law; Corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.
Credits: 15
Contact hours per week: 4
Assessment
- 2500 Word Report: 25%
- Group Presentation: 25%
- Exam: 50%
Skills-based module designed to develop advanced IT skills required for successful post-graduate study.
Credits: 15
Contact hours per week: 3
Assessment
- Multiple Choice Test: 20%
- Group Presentation: 20%
- Assignment: 60%
Study of Business Strategy and The Economic Environment of Business.
Credits: 30
Contact hours per week: 6
Assessment
- 2x Written Reports: 60%
- Closed Book Exam: 40%
To complete the postgraduate courses listed below at ARU, you will do the following modules during your pre-masters at ARU College:
- Computer Games Development – MSc
- Cyber Security – MSc
- Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning – MSc
- Artificial Intelligence and Big Data – MSc *
- Artificial Intelligence with Cyber Security – MSc *
* Please note, a completion of a Python course or prior study of it will be required for entry onto these courses.
Modules
Skills-based module designed to develop advanced academic skills required for successful post-graduate study.
Credits: 15
Contact hours per week: 4
Assessment
- Oral Presentation: 10%
- Group Report: 20%
- Critical Reading Assessment: 20%
- Closed Book Exam: 40%
- PDP Journal: 10%
This module aims to enable students to understand research methods by introducing and developing an appreciation of the approaches used in scientific research.
Credits: 15
Contact hours per week: 4
Assessment
- Written Assignment Draft: 10%
- Written Assignment Final: 60%
- Presentation: 30%
This module has been designed to present some of the fundamental aspects of Analytical Techniques to students.
Credits: 15
Contact hours per week: 4
Assessment
- In Class Test: 20%
- Close Book Exam: 30%
- Final Exam: 50%
Skills-based module designed to develop advanced IT skills required for successful post-graduate study.
Credits: 15
Contact hours per week: 3
Assessment
- Multiple Choice Test: 20%
- Group Presentation: 20%
- Assignment: 60%
You will be required to pass all modules (75 credits) in order to successfully complete the pre-masters course.
Stage 2: Masters Degree
Location
Cambridge Faculty of Science and Engineering at ARU
Related links
For more information about intake semesters and campus location please see our course matrices.
Find out the academic entry requirements for our courses listed by country. Unless stated, requirements are standard across all courses.