Core modules
Dissertation Project

The dissertation is intended to give you the opportunity to consolidate the knowledge that you have acquired during the first half of the MSc, and to undertake a research-led project. You will be expected to carry out a significant development exercise, either in the form of a research project or a knowledge transfer project that applies recent research and the advanced topics taught in the first half of the course.

Research Methods

The module aims to facilitate the acquisition of a range of research methods, ensure that you are aware of the legal framework within which research is conducted, and that you are sensitive to the social and ethical issues which affect Computer Science research.

Foundations of Computing

The aim of the module is to equip you with a grounding in foundations of computing and to enable you to confidently undertake a taught master's programme in advanced computing topics.

Optional modules
Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:

High Performance Computing
Algorithmic Game Theory
Formal Systems Development
Image and Video Analysis
Agent Based Systems
Quantum Computing
Computational Biology
Data Mining
Foundations of Data Analytics
Sensor Networks and Mobile Data Communications
Advanced Computer Security
Social Informatics
Natural Language Processing