MSc in Computer Science
Course Structure
The MSc in Computer Science programme takes one year to complete. In the first two semesters students take a range of taught modules, and then from April to August work full-time on their individual dissertations. All students take a set of core modules but then have the option to specialise in one of four strands:
Data Science Strand Module Summary
Michaelmas Term (Sept-Dec) |
Hilary Term (Jan-March) |
Summer Term (April-August) |
| Machine Learning | Optimisation Algorithms for Data Analysis | Dissertation |
| Data Analytics | Applied Statistical Modelling | |
| Research Methods | Data Visualisation | |
| Innovation | Security & Privacy | |
| Scalable Computing | Option 1 | |
| Option 2 |
Option 1 and Option 2 are elective modules selected from the other strands.
Intelligent Systems Strand Module Summary
Michaelmas Term (Sept-Dec) |
Hilary Term (Jan-March) |
Summer Term (April-August) |
| Machine Learning | Text Analytics | Dissertation |
| Artificial Intelligence | Information Retrieval &Web Search | |
| Knowledge & Data Engineering | Adaptive Applications | |
| Research Methods | Advanced Software Engineering | |
| Innovation | Option 2 | |
| Option 1 |
Option 1 and Option 2 are elective modules selected from the other strands.
Future Networked Systems Strand Module Summary
Michaelmas Term (Sept-Dec) |
Hilary Term (Jan-March) |
Summer Term (April-August) |
| Machine Learning | Urban Computing | Dissertation |
| NS Elective 1 | Security & Privacy | |
| Research Methods | Advanced Software Engineering | |
| Innovation | Distributed Systems | |
| Scalable Computing | Option 2 | |
| Option 1 |
NS Elective is selected from: Internet of Things and Next Generation Networks.
Option 1 and Option 2 are elective modules selected from the other strands.
Augmented and Virtual Reality Strand Module Summary
Michaelmas Term (Sept-Dec) |
Hilary Term (Jan-March) |
Summer Term (April-August) |
| Machine Learning | Real-time Rendering | Dissertation |
| Research Methods | Augmented Reality | |
| Innovation | Real-time Animation | |
| Computer Vision | Advanced Software Engineering | |
| Computer Graphics | Option 2 | |
| Option 1 |
Option 1 is an elective module: Selected from other strands
Option 2 is an elective module: Mathematics of Light & Sound or EE5C1 Digital Media Systems or selected from other strands.
Here is the link to the MSc in Computer Science which covers all four strands.