Program Overview

Pre-Masters Programme in Engineering and Computing

The programme includes academic modules, study skills and English language training, providing complete preparation for your Masters in computing or engineering.

Is this programme for me?

Through the Pre-Masters Programme in Engineering and Computing, you will:

• Develop your understanding of concepts within mathematics and computing, including hardware, software and issues around design and usability
• Gain the mathematical skills necessary for postgraduate study by covering topics such as linear, second order, constant coefficient ordinary differential equations and apply to the modelling of engineering problems
• Complete a subject related research project.

When you complete the Pre-Masters Programme in Engineering and Computing, and achieve the required grades, you can progress to Computer Science (Virtual and Augmented Reality) MSc at Liverpool John Moores University.

Leading to: Computer Science (Virtual and Augmented Reality) MSc

Study for a Masters in Computer Science (Virtual and Augmented Reality) at LJMU.

• Embark on this newly developed course focussing on a topic of great recent and predicted growth
• Learn how to use and develop a range of tools, techniques and systems for Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality
• Experience one of the first MSc courses in the UK to focus on the development of VR/AR applications and systems development
• Benefit from the experience of academics with substantial experience in 3D graphics, Computer Games, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality and with substantial industrial collaboration

A pioneering MSc in the UK that will prepare graduates for a career in industry or academia. Virtual and Augmented reality content is expected to expand in all domains, from sport and leisure to training, entertainment, advertising, health applications, tourism and many more.

The programme focuses on the development and application of tools and techniques of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality with a view to producing capable professionals to work in this field.