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Networks and Distributed Systems

Saint Mary's College of California
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Tuition GBP 640 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; GBP 640 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline Nov, 2026
Delivery Online
Location Moraga, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Networks and Distributed Systems at The University of Hertfordshire is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Networks and Distributed Systems programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: GBP 640 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; GBP 640 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Networks and Distributed Systems programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Advanced Database
  2. Contemporary Practices in Information Technology
  3. Distributed Systems Security
  4. Distributed Systems and Networks MSc Project
  5. E-Learning Applications Development
  6. Interaction Design
  7. Learner Centred Design
  8. Measures and Models for Software Engineering
  9. Mobile Standards, Interfaces and Applications
  10. Multicast and Multimedia Networking
  11. Programming and Program Design
  12. Secure Systems Programming
  13. Software Development Tools and Methods
  14. Software Engineering Practice and Experience
  15. Web Scripting and Application Development
  16. Web Services
  17. Wireless, Mobile and Ad-hoc Networking
  18. Advanced Database
  19. Contemporary Practices in Information Technology
  20. Distributed Systems Security
  21. Distributed Systems and Networks MSc Project
  22. E-Learning Applications Development
  23. Interaction Design
  24. Learner Centred Design
  25. Measures and Models for Software Engineering
  26. Mobile Standards, Interfaces and Applications
  27. Multicast and Multimedia Networking
  28. Programming and Program Design
  29. Secure Systems Programming
  30. Software Development Tools and Methods
  31. Software Engineering Practice and Experience
  32. Web Scripting and Application Development
  33. Web Services
  34. Wireless, Mobile and Ad-hoc Networking
  35. Advanced Database
  36. Contemporary Practices in Information Technology
  37. Distributed Systems Security
  38. Distributed Systems and Networks MSc Project
  39. E-Learning Applications Development
  40. Interaction Design
  41. Learner Centred Design
  42. Measures and Models for Software Engineering
  43. Mobile Standards, Interfaces and Applications
  44. Multicast and Multimedia Networking
  45. Programming and Program Design
  46. Secure Systems Programming
  47. Software Development Tools and Methods
  48. Software Engineering Practice and Experience
  49. Web Scripting and Application Development
  50. Web Services
  51. Wireless, Mobile and Ad-hoc Networking
  52. Advanced Database
  53. Contemporary Practices in Information Technology
  54. Distributed Systems Security
  55. Distributed Systems and Networks MSc Project
  56. E-Learning Applications Development
  57. Interaction Design
  58. Learner Centred Design
  59. Measures and Models for Software Engineering
  60. Mobile Standards, Interfaces and Applications
  61. Multicast and Multimedia Networking
  62. Programming and Program Design
  63. Secure Systems Programming
  64. Software Development Tools and Methods
  65. Software Engineering Practice and Experience
  66. Web Scripting and Application Development
  67. Web Services
  68. Wireless, Mobile and Ad-hoc Networking

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A recent, good bachelors degree (e.g. honours degree from the UK) or equivalent in Computer Science or closely-related subject. Plus IELTS 6.0 if your first language is not English.
  • Applicants who do not wholly meet these requirements, but who are considered to have the professional experience, motivation or potential to succeed at the programme, may also be accepted.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 640 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; GBP 640 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 640 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; GBP 640 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Hertfordshire directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Saint Mary's College of California

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Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, United States

Saint Mary's College of Californiais aprivateCatholic college inMoraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by theDe La Salle Brothers. The college offers...

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  • Application Deadline Nov, 2026
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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