Module Duration:
11
Credit:60
Grading Basis: 100
Price (AFRICA)::1,530.00€
Price (INT)::2,661.00€
Module Option: Compulsory
This module provides the opportunity for you to consolidate, apply and extend your understanding, skills and knowledge of Computing as developed through study on a relevant programme. In particular, you will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, skills and professional behaviour at the masters level. The aim is to ensure that you are able to formulate and tackle the real world, commercial problems competently, efficiently, independently, and with relevance to a particular problem and/or application, drawing upon knowledge and experience from the related first degrees or equivalent experience.
A portfolio of artefacts will provide the means of assessment, which will include evidence of a ‘product’. A product may be a piece of software, a detailed design for a system, a feasibility study, a creative piece of work, or any tangible asset or collection of assets that are relevant to the investigation. All deliverables will be negotiated with your designated supervisor. Ultimately this is your opportunity to demonstrate your ability to apply what you have learned on the programme in an independent and rigorous fashion.
Module learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
- Critically assess contributions in the literature of a range of academic concepts/paradigms and analyze their relevance to a range of academic, technical, creative or business contexts, leading to the creation and justification of a methodologically sound research programme
- Undertake methodologically sound enquiry into a significant issue in a field relevant to the domain of Computing, demonstrating your ability to devise, recommend and/or implement innovative and creative solutions to the area under investigation, and to be able to present these solutions coherently, using the most appropriate media
- Adopt a self-critical approach and reflect on the processes of inquiry and undertake a significant piece of independent research.
Module Information
Detailed information about this module; including its learning outcomes, etc. can be found in your Programme & Module Handbook. This is located in the My Programmes area of Blackboard, under program information.
Details of your module assessment can be found in the Assessment area of this module
Being Successful In This Module
Top tips for success:
- Become familiar with the student portal
- Visit the student orientation where there is a lot of information about study skills and an introduction to UOHOL
- Make early contact with your Associate Academic
- Engage with the module content and complete any formative activities, which will enhance your learning
- Set up your workspace, including device and (if you’re using them) headphones/headset properly – it’s important to be comfortable and at ease whilst studying
- Set dedicated time aside for study, if you’re able, wherever, whenever and however works best for you. Plan to log on very frequently and check for new messages; this will help you to keep pace with any activities and new announcements
- Be organized – there are deadlines to meet, and it’s likely that you have other commitments to be juggled alongside learning
- Avoid plagiarism: it could result in you being withdrawn from your program. Take time to familiarise yourself with Harvard referencing (and practice using it) by reviewing PLAgiarism Teaching Online – an online introduction to plagiarism which includes information on citing and referencing.
- Read and digest the program handbook: it contains essential information about your program, your modules, and your assessment.
- Start planning your assessment early, and familiarise yourself with the module outcomes, as well as the assignment brief. Feel free to send your Associate Academic a plan for formative feedback before the formative feedback deadline. Use feedback from previous modules to inform your academic style of writing (refer to the study skills section of the student portal to improve in this area).
- The University’s Academic Regulations apply to your studies with UOH. These are arranged in sections so that you can review the appropriate information as you progress through your studies. Please do ensure you review the relevant assessment section as you prepare for your assignment.
Groups and Tutor Allocation
Depending on the number of students in this module, you may be placed into tutor groups during the first two weeks. If this is the case you will be allocated your own Associate Academic who will act as your tutor. This will enhance your learning experience by providing you with a dedicated Associate Academic who will guide you through the learning activities and also access to the shared discussion boards in the community space. If it is necessary to create groups within this module full details will be posted in the Announcements area.
A portfolio of artefacts will provide the means of assessment, which will include evidence of a ‘product’. A product may be a piece of software, a detailed design for a system, a feasibility study, a creative piece of work, or any tangible asset or collection of assets that are relevant to the investigation. All deliverables will be negotiated with your designated supervisor. Ultimately this is your opportunity to demonstrate your ability to apply what you have learned on the programme in an independent and rigorous fashion.
Module learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
- Critically assess contributions in the literature of a range of academic concepts/paradigms and analyze their relevance to a range of academic, technical, creative or business contexts, leading to the creation and justification of a methodologically sound research programme
- Undertake methodologically sound enquiry into a significant issue in a field relevant to the domain of Computing, demonstrating your ability to devise, recommend and/or implement innovative and creative solutions to the area under investigation, and to be able to present these solutions coherently, using the most appropriate media
- Adopt a self-critical approach and reflect on the processes of inquiry and undertake a significant piece of independent research.
Module Information
Detailed information about this module; including its learning outcomes, etc. can be found in your Programme & Module Handbook. This is located in the My Programmes area of Blackboard, under program information.
Details of your module assessment can be found in the Assessment area of this module
Being Successful In This Module
Top tips for success:
- Become familiar with the student portal
- Visit the student orientation where there is a lot of information about study skills and an introduction to UOHOL
- Make early contact with your Associate Academic
- Engage with the module content and complete any formative activities, which will enhance your learning
- Set up your workspace, including device and (if you’re using them) headphones/headset properly – it’s important to be comfortable and at ease whilst studying
- Set dedicated time aside for study, if you’re able, wherever, whenever and however works best for you. Plan to log on very frequently and check for new messages; this will help you to keep pace with any activities and new announcements
- Be organized – there are deadlines to meet, and it’s likely that you have other commitments to be juggled alongside learning
- Avoid plagiarism: it could result in you being withdrawn from your program. Take time to familiarise yourself with Harvard referencing (and practice using it) by reviewing PLAgiarism Teaching Online – an online introduction to plagiarism which includes information on citing and referencing.
- Read and digest the program handbook: it contains essential information about your program, your modules, and your assessment.
- Start planning your assessment early, and familiarise yourself with the module outcomes, as well as the assignment brief. Feel free to send your Associate Academic a plan for formative feedback before the formative feedback deadline. Use feedback from previous modules to inform your academic style of writing (refer to the study skills section of the student portal to improve in this area).
- The University’s Academic Regulations apply to your studies with UOH. These are arranged in sections so that you can review the appropriate information as you progress through your studies. Please do ensure you review the relevant assessment section as you prepare for your assignment.
Groups and Tutor Allocation
Depending on the number of students in this module, you may be placed into tutor groups during the first two weeks. If this is the case you will be allocated your own Associate Academic who will act as your tutor. This will enhance your learning experience by providing you with a dedicated Associate Academic who will guide you through the learning activities and also access to the shared discussion boards in the community space. If it is necessary to create groups within this module full details will be posted in the Announcements area.