MSc Advanced Computer Science

Programme overview

Entry requirements

• A minimum UK Upper Second Class Honours (2.1) degree or equivalent in computing or a scientific subject with significant computing component;
• A pass at GCSE level English Language (grade C or above);
• International students must have an English language qualification at a suitable level: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
  

Programme specification

At the end of the programme students should be able to demonstrate:

- a systematic understanding of the theory and practice of designing and implementing computer systems
- proficiency in the technical and programming skills required to design and implement computer systems;
- a thorough knowledge and skills base in a number of advanced topics within the domain of computer science;
- the ability to apply the knowledge and skills to tackle a significant problem within the main project;
- an in-depth understanding of an area of specialisation, gained during the main project;
- be confident in applying the research methodology adopted for the main project on new problems;
- be prepared for further study either in the context of professional development or through further engagement in higher education.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
COMP5200M	MSc Project	60	1 Jan to 30 Sep	PFP

Optional Modules

Candidates will be required to study 120 credits from the following lists of optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 120 credits from the following list of optional modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
COMP5122M	Data Science	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5123M	Cloud Computing Systems	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5125M	Blockchain Technologies	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5400M	Bio-Inspired Computing	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5450M	Knowledge Representation and Reasoning	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5611M	Machine Learning	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5625M	Deep Learning	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5710M	Algorithms	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5712M	Programming for Data Science	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5840M	Data Mining and Text Analytics	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5911M	Advanced Software Engineering	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5930M	Scientific Computation	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5940M	Graph Theory: Structure and Algorithms	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

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