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Computing by Research


Degrees Available



MSc Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2012/13:

  • Home/EU - £4,900
  • International - £13,250

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Full-time 1 year
September or January - August or December

Course Introduction

The School of Computing, Informatics and Media has developed the MSc Computing by Research to meet the needs of modern Computing, Software, Internet, Digital Media, Mobile and Telecommunications industries. The MSc Computing by Research is a flexible programme of demand-based research supported by an individually tailored system of learning material; hence it is designed for highly motivated full-time research students as well as graduates employed within industries or organisations. You will work as part of a research group to complete a project of Master's quality which may also deliver real benefit to the individual or to the supporting industry/organisation. This close alignment with your interest maximises your input to the learning programme while minimising the off-site commitment for industry.

The programme is flexibly structured so that you will be able to join in September or January. In consultation with your academic supervisors you will identify taught modules for 60 credits (during two normal academic semesters, September to January and February to May), plus a major research project (for 120 credits) that is carried out with any of the research groups in the School. The expectation is that every graduate from the degree would have published at least one conference paper as part of the research. It is worth noting that you can select a maximum of 20 credits from the existing level 3 modules if deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

Course Syllabus

Modules 2011/12: All Modules are Core

  • Module option 1 from SCIM Module Catalogue (30 Credits)
  • Module option 2 from SCIM Module Catalogue (20 Credits)
  • Research Skills and Methodologies (10 Credits)
  • Research Project Part 1 (MSc by research) (30 Credits) 
  • Research Project Part 2 (MSc by research) (30 Credits)
  • Research Project Part 3 (MSc by research) (60 Credits)

MSc Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2012/13:

  • Home/EU - £2,450 p.a.

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Part-time 2 years
September or January - August or December

Course Introduction

The School of Computing, Informatics and Media has developed the MSc Computing by Research to meet the needs of modern Computing, Software, Internet, Digital Media, Mobile and Telecommunications industries. The MSc Computing by Research is a flexible programme of demand-based research supported by an individually tailored system of learning material; hence it is designed for highly motivated full-time research students as well as graduates employed within industries or organisations. You will work as part of a research group to complete a project of Master's quality which may also deliver real benefit to the individual or to the supporting industry/organisation. This close alignment with your interest maximises your input to the learning programme while minimising the off-site commitment for industry.

The programme is flexibly structured so that you will be able to join in September or January. In consultation with your academic supervisors you will identify taught modules for 60 credits (during two normal academic semesters, September to January and February to May), plus a major research project (for 120 credits) that is carried out with any of the research groups in the School. The expectation is that every graduate from the degree would have published at least one conference paper as part of the research. It is worth noting that you can select a maximum of 20 credits from the existing level 3 modules if deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

Course Syllabus

Modules 2011/12: All Modules are Core

  • Module option 1 from SCIM Module Catalogue (30 Credits)
  • Module option 2 from SCIM Module Catalogue (20 Credits)
  • Research Skills and Methodologies (10 Credits)
  • Research Project Part 1 (MSc by research) (30 Credits) 
  • Research Project Part 2 (MSc by research) (30 Credits)
  • Research Project Part 3 (MSc by research) (60 Credits)

Entry Requirements

  • 2:2 UK Honours degree or equivalent in computing, a physical science or engineering or mathematics, from an approved degree awarding body
  • If you have lesser academic qualifications but have substantial (approx. 5 years) relevant work experience, your application may also be considered

Level of English Required

IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent

[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]

Contact Details

School of Computing, Informatics and Media Admissions Office

Download Prospectus

Scim Brochure Cover

Computing, Informatics and Media School Prospectus 2012 (PDF 5.5MB)

Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (September 2011). For the most up to date course information please use the web page.