MSc in Advanced Computing

This MSc is for students who already have a first degree in Computer Science or a related subject. It allows you to gain expertise with more advanced material in a range of specialist areas and covers both theory and practical application. It is suitable preparation for either a career in industry or a PhD.

Skilled professionals and researchers who are able to apply these technologies to current problems, and thereby push the limits of what computers can effectively do, are in high demand in today's job market.

In the introductory week you will take a programming proficiency test and will be placed in either an 'experienced' stream or a 'foundation' stream.

This MSc has six themes:

• Intelligent Systems
• Data Mining
• High-Performance Computing
• Content
• Security
• Computer Architecture

Each theme has a set of units, which can be found on the School website. You will take units from two of the six themes (except Security and Architecture, which cannot be taken together). The themes you can follow will be determined by the School in consultation with you, based on your previous experience of the unit pre-requisites. Please note that some unit combinations may not be possible owing to timetabling constraints.

You will study your themes between October and mid-June. After completing the themes, you will work on a project between mid-June and late September. The project consists of researching, planning and implementing a major piece of work. The project must contain a significant scientific or technical component and will usually involve software development.