The University of Southampton

MSc Web Technology (1 year full-time)

The Web is a foundational technology for the digital economy, including the architecture and services that support a mobile infrastructure of social networks and big data services. This masters degree, is aimed at enabling you to further your specialist knowledge of Web Technology.

Our Web Science Institute is home to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) UK & Ireland Office
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Introducing your degree

Develop an understanding of the current and emerging technologies that support web-based software systems.

Overview

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.

You will have the opportunity to study mark-up languages, such as XML, XSL, and RDF; their applications in e-business and web services; and related topics such as:

security
cryptography
intelligent agents
interaction design
distributed computing systems

View the 2017/18 programme specification document for this course

View the 2018/19 programme specification document for this course

Programme Structure

The programme has been designed to maximise choice by allowing you to tailor the structure to suit your own interests. You can choose areas that reflect your personal interests and work on an individual project.

You will, as part of the MSc also take a number of compulsory modules to ensure you are exposed to key topics in all areas.

To Apply

You can apply for the programme through the University of Southampton's online postgraduate application system. Visit our how to apply pages for more information. Please note that we belong to the Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering (FPSE).

The deadline for new applications to this course is 31 July each year.

Key Facts

Southampton University has pioneered many of the most important advances in computer science and web technology of the past 10 years

We are in the top 10% in the UK for the volume and quality of our Computer Science research (REF 2014)

100% of our Computer Science research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2014)

We have been ranked in the UK top ten for Computer Sciences for over ten years by the Guardian University Guide 2008-2017

We are ranked second in the UK’s prestigious Russell Group for graduate prospects in Computer Science by the Complete University Guide 2018

We are one of only 14 universities recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research by the UK Government and our academics have played a leading role in establishing a European Data Science Academy

Southampton is ranked in the top 51-100 universities for Computer Science in the 2018 QS World Rankings, and top 10 in the UK

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements

Honours Degree:

Our normal entry requirement is an upper second-class honours degree or higher (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject discipline such as mathematics, physics, engineering or computer science.

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language, you will be required to pass an approved English test. We normally ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each competency. For information on other accepted English language tests, please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/admissions_language.

International Qualifications:

We welcome applications from international students. For information on applying, visit the International Office website.

Selection process:

All individuals are selected and treated on their relative merits and abilities in line with the University's Equal Opportunities Policy. Disabled applicants will be treated according to the same procedures as any other applicant with the added involvement of the Disability Office to assess their needs. The programme may require adaptation for students with disabilities (eg hearing impairment, visual impairment, mobility difficulties, dyslexia), particularly the practical laboratory sessions, and we will attempt to accommodate students wherever possible.

Modules

Year 1

Modules

Compulsory

COMP6200: MSc Project

COMP6218: Web Architecture

ELEC6211: Project Preparation

Optional

COMP6201: E-Business Strategy

COMP6203: Intelligent Agents

COMP6205: Web Development

COMP6214: Open Data Innovation

COMP6215: Semantic Web Technologies

COMP6217: The Science of Online Social Networks

COMP6219: Designing Usable and Accessible Technologies

COMP6220: Qualitative Research Methods for Assessing Technology

COMP6230: Network and Web Based Security

COMP6239: Mobile Applications Development

COMP6241: Advanced Topics in Human-Systems Interaction

COMP6244: Cloud Applications

COMP6246: Machine Learning Technologies (MSc)

RESM6004: Quantitative Methods 1

WEBS6201: Foundations of Web Science

Career Opportunities

This programme provides an excellent platform for further research in either industry, the digital economy or academia.

Graduates from our MSc programme are employed worldwide in leading companies at the forefront of technology. ECS runs a dedicated careers hub which is affiliated with over 100 renowned companies like IBM, Arm, Microsoft Research, Imagination Technologies, Nvidia, Samsung and Google to name a few. Visit our careers hub for more information

"The staff’s doors in ECS are always open to students. Lectures introduce you to the topics while the details require you to do your own specialising research. This is good because you can find topics which interest you most and enables you to work on specific technologies, which is what employers are looking for." Alper Akarsu, MSc in Wireless Communications

Through an extensive blend of networks, mentors, societies and our on-campus startup incubator, we also support aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build their professional enterprise skills. Discover more about enterprise and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Fees & funding

Tuition fees

Fees for postgraduate taught courses vary across the University. All fees are listed for UK, EU and international full-time and part-time students alphabetically by course name.

View the full list of course fees

Funding

Scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships or grants may be available to support you through your course. Funding opportunities available to you are linked to your subject area and/or your country of origin. These can be from the University of Southampton or other sources.

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Costs associated with this course

Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such essays, assignments, laboratory reports and dissertations as are required to fulfil the academic requirements for each programme of study.

There will also be further costs for the following, not purchasable from the University:

Type	Description
Approved Calculators	Candidates may use calculators in the examination room only as specified by the University and as permitted by the rubric of individual examination papers. The University approved models are Casio FX-570 and Casio FX-85GT Plus. These may be purchased from any source and no longer need to carry the University logo.
Stationery	You will be expected to provide your own day-to-day stationery items, e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks, etc). Any specialist stationery items will be specified under the Additional Costs tab of the relevant module profile.
Textbooks	Where a module specifies core texts these should generally be available on the reserve list in the library. However due to demand, students may prefer to buy their own copies. These can be purchased from any source. Some modules suggest reading texts as optional background reading. The library may hold copies of such texts, or alternatively you may wish to purchase your own copies. Although not essential reading, you may benefit from the additional reading materials for the module.
Printing and Photocopying Costs	In the majority of cases, coursework such as essays; projects; dissertations is likely to be submitted on line. However, there are some items where it is not possible to submit on line and students will be asked to provide a printed copy. A list of the University printing costs can be found here: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/students/printing-for-students.page.

In some cases you’ll be able to choose modules (which may have different costs associated with that module) which will change the overall cost of a programme to you. Please also ensure you read the section on additional costs in the University’s Fees, Charges and Expenses Regulations in the University Calendar available at www.calendar.soton.ac.uk.

Pre-course Reading List

It is expected that you have taken a first degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related subject. In particular you should check that you have covered the core subjects listed in the ACM/IEEE Computer Science Curriculum:

This course assumes you have programming experience, and are familiar with a modern programming language such as Java or C#. In addition, it is assumed that you are already familiar with HTML, Javascript, and at least one modern web development technology, such as ASP.NET, JSP, or PHP. There are many textbooks and on-line tutorials covering these technologies, and you are advised to spend time, if necessary brushing up on your skills in these areas.

Location

Highfield Campus

Highfield is our main campus and the heart of the University. Set in beautiful green surroundings, it’s easily accessible from the city centre. University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ.

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