MSc by Research in Computer Science (2022 Entry)
The MSc by Research program is suitable for skilled and highly-motivated students to do research at the frontiers of Computer Science in a broad range of theoretical and applied topics. The program is meant to train students for high-profile jobs in Industry.
Teaching and learning
Students are encouraged to attend Departmental seminars given by leading experts from the research community.
2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject.
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- Band A
- Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.
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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Research themes
Artificial Intelligence and Human-Centred Computing
- Multi-Agent Systems
- Intelligent Connected Vehicles
- Deep Learning for Imaging Data
- Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning
- Social Media Analytics
- Health Informatics
- Explainable AI
- Ethics and Social Shaping of AI
Applied Computing
- Computational Neuroscience
- Computational Pathology
- Systems and Synthetic Biology
- Digital Forensics
- Multimedia Processing and Computer Vision
Data Science, Systems and Security
- Data Analysis/ Science Applications
- Data Management Systems
- Dependable Systems and Safety
- Transparent and Trustworthy Learning
- High Performance Computing
- Machine Learning
- Security and Privacy
Theory and Foundations
- Topics of Theoretical Computer Science
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Complexity Theory
- Logic
- Automation
- Formal Verification
- Cryptography
- Quantum Computing
Before you make a formal application, your proposal is emailed to a potential supervisor for his or her consideration. You may not be considered for a research degree if you do not have (and we could not identify) an academic willing to supervise your research.
Explore the research interests of our academic staff.
You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.