MSc in Advanced Computer Science


The MSc in Advanced Computer Science is a flexible, research-led programme that provides a route to professional accreditation for graduates with a broad range of computer science backgrounds. The course aims to provide graduates with an education in the most up-to-date aspects of computer science and software engineering, informed by the Department's wide ranging research interests.
By the end of the proposed MSc programme, students will:
  • Be skilled in the analysis, design, implementation and testing of computer software using object-oriented methods.
     
  • Have acquired industry-relevant managerial and technical skills through the completion of an internal team project.
     
  • Be able to meet professional accreditation criteria laid down by the British Computer Society, opening the way to CEng chartered software engineer status.
     
  • Have been exposed to leading-edge research, undertaken research-based project work and developed skills in presenting research findings in a publishable style, thus opening up a future research career.
     
  • Have been immersed in an academic environment that rewards innovation, fosters a sense of community and encourages students to direct their own learning.

Syllabus 2011-2012

Students take eight 15 credit modules plus a 60 credit project over the summer, and these modules are listed below. The module in bold with yellow background is compulsory, and the other modules can be chosen from those listed.

Autumn semester
 Spring semester
COM6516 Object Oriented Programming and Software Design COM6501 Computer Security and Forensics
COM6506 Testing and verification in safety-critical systems COM6504 Intelligent Web
COM6502 Speech Processing COM6507 Software and hardware verification
COM6503 3D Computer Graphics COM6511 Speech Technology
COM6508 Introduction to Computational Systems Biology COM6513  Natural Language Processing
COM6509 Machine Learning and Adaptive Intelligence COM6514  Java E-Commerce
COM6510 Software Development for Mobile Devices COM6515 Network Performance Analysis
COM6115 Text Processing COM6009 Modelling and Simulation of Natural Systems
COM6116 Theory of Distributed Systems

 Please note that module choices may be subject to timetable restrictions.
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