Programme Specification
MSc Internet and Media Clouds
Academic Year: 2015/16
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | 天堂视频 |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | 天堂视频 in London |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
Final award | MSc |
Programme title | Internet and Media Clouds |
Programme code | LLPT02/LLP12 |
Length of programme | 1 year up to 4 years |
UCAS code | N/a |
Admissions criteria | |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Wed, 14 Oct 2015 20:17:11 BST |
1. Programme Aims
This course aims to:
- Develop students’ knowledge and expertise in Internet and media clouds through practical application analysing and evaluating problems and responding to challenges in real time
- Develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the Internet and communication networks, media clouds for storage and processing, whilst creating knowledge on how to manage increasing audio/visual user data
- Develop students’ critical thinking to assess the development, evaluation and implementation of the future Internet architectures with media cloud structures and other related application areas
- Use action-based learning to provide individuals and teams with employment skills essential to the digital/tech industry
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- UK Quality Code for Higher Education, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, April 2012, especially Part A: Setting and maintaining academic standards:
- The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ), the QAA, August 2008
- Master’s Degree Characteristics, the QAA, March 2010
- The Higher Education Credit Framework for England, the QAA, August 2008
- The Quality Code, Part B: Assuring and enhancing academic quality
- Chapter B1: Programme Design, Development and Approval
- Chapter B3: Learning and Teaching
- Chapter B4: Enabling student development and achievement
- Chapter B6: Assessment of students
- Master’s Degree Subject Benchmark for Engineering, the QAA, 2015
- UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence: The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes, Engineering Council UK, 3rd Edition 2014.
- UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence: Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer and Chartered Engineer Standard, Engineering Council UK, 2013.
- Proposals for National Arrangements for the Use of Academic Credit in Higher Education in England: Final Report of the Burgess Group, December 2006.
- The Northern Ireland Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (NICATS): Principles and Guidelines, 2002.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge and systematic understanding of…
K1 Internet and media clouds and their application
K2 Internet and communication networks
K3 media clouds for usage for storage and processing
K4 Integration of media clouds into the Internet architectures
K5 Demonstrate intended learning outcomes of a complementary subject as this will help students to appreciate how such study deepens knowledge and understanding of the influence of Digital Technologies
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
C1 understand how to use the Internet and media clouds to generate innovative services
C2 critically evaluate how the Internet and media clouds can be exploited in an efficient way to serve the users
C3 combine their knowledge of Internet and media clouds as part of the process of creating Internet services and problem solving
C4 propose novel solutions in the design of media clouds to ease the internet load and increase user satisfaction
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
P1 exploit their deep analytical skills in developing fixed and mobile Internet systems
P2 demonstrate knowledge and skills in media clouds and their integration within the Internet systems
P3 combine the Internet and cloud systems for service creation
P4 think laterally and originally to create innovative and practical internet applications based on cloud facilities
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
T1 present their technical and communication skills and experience clearly in a manner that could be understood by a wide audience, including potential employers
T2 demonstrate a high degree of subject knowledge that would support a wide research field in Internet and media cloud areas, including those involving creativity and innovation.
T3 demonstrate comprehensive subject knowledge in Internet and media clouds
T4 generate new ideas and concepts
4. Programme structure
List compulsory and optional modules in each Part semester (Code, title, modular weight).
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
C/O |
LLP008 |
Collaborative Project
|
15
|
1 |
C |
N/A* |
Second subject module
|
15
|
1 |
C |
LLP101 |
Internet and Communication Networks |
15
|
1 |
C |
LLP102 |
Fundamentals of multimedia signals & processing |
15
|
1 |
C |
LLP110 |
Cloud technologies and systems
|
15 |
2 |
C |
LLP111 |
Media cloud applications and services |
15 |
2 |
C |
LLP107~ |
Content & network security
|
15 |
2 |
O |
LLP108~ |
Internet of Things & Applications
|
15 |
2 |
O |
LLP109~ |
Introduction to programing and Matlab |
15 |
2 |
O |
LLP501 |
Individual Project, Dissertation, Business Plan or Placement |
60 |
2 |
C |
*Students will pick a second subject from the list of nominated second subject modules (below) offered by the other LUiL Institutes in the first semester:
Second Subject Modules:
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight
|
Semester |
C/O |
LLP401 |
Media and Creative Industries: Critical Perspectives |
15
|
1 |
O |
LLP402 |
Media and Creative Industries: Contexts and Practices |
15
|
1 |
O |
LLP207 |
Principals of Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
15
|
1 |
O |
LLP002 |
Design Thinking
|
15 |
1 |
O |
LLP301 |
Leadership Models and Practices |
15
|
1 |
O |
LLP303 |
Analysing and Constructing Leadership for a Sport Context |
15
|
1 |
O |
~Students must choose and complete any 2 of the 3 optional modules to complete the MSc in Internet and Media Clouds.
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of regulation XXI.
All modules available in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) unless specified in the Module Specification.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Not Applicable.