The internet revolution has generated a social interactive environment that creates new business opportunities for enterprises. The MSc Social Computing programme addresses this market demand by providing you with training for understanding, managing, developing, implementing and commercialising interactive social media on the internet.
There are growing employment opportunities in this emerging field with many international software development enterprises such as Microsoft and Google, equipped with their own social computing and media development teams. A number of IT enterprises, including Apple and Oracle, own products with social computing functions while many companies successfully turn significant profits through social network sites such as Facebook, Amazon and TaoBao.
You will graduate equipped with the knowledge and skills to forge a successful career in the new interdisciplinary area of social informatics and internet computing.
XJTLU-JITRI Joint-Supervision Pathway
This programme also offers XJTLU-JITRI joint supervision pathway which leverage the strength from both XJTLU and the research institutes and leading enterprises of Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI) to promote in-depth integration between industry, education and research. Through the unique training model integrating specialised module study, industrial research practice and dual supervision mechanism, we aim to cultivate cross-disciplinary talents who are innovative, application-oriented and with high-level international perspective.
Why study Social Computing at XJTLU?
Benefit from specialist lab facilities for operating systems, networking, mobile computing and multimedia technology located on campus
Take advantage of XJTLU’s strategic location close to many international high tech companies with opportunities for networking, internships and site visits
Tailor your studies to suit your career ambitions with modules in big data analytics, computer systems security and more available
Earn a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
The MSc Social Computing is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS)
What is BCS academic accreditation?
Accreditation from BCS provides the degree with independent assurance and recognition of the quality of computing education. The course content and provision are assessed by academics and employers, aligned with IT industry frameworks and benchmarked against other educational institutions, to ensure they meet the rigorous standards set by the profession.
Students choose to study BCS-accredited degrees knowing they will gain the right set of technical, personal and professional skills for the evolving tech industry — while employers can be confident that your graduates are prepared and ready to make an impact in their business.
