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Birkbeck, University of London: Advanced Computing
| Institution | Birkbeck, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences |
| Web | http://www.bbk.ac.uk/ |
| Telephone | 0203 907 0700 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
MSc Advanced Computing: If you already work in the IT sector, or you intend to pursue a career in IT or a research degree, our MSc is designed to advance your knowledge of advanced computing technologies.
This Master's degree in computing has significant coverage of emerging technologies and research developments and focuses on areas of expertise and research specialisation among our academic staff.
In addition to eight taught modules, there is a substantial practical project. As an alternative to the award of MSc Advanced Computing, you may choose modules and a project with a particular specialisation leading to the award of MSc Data Analytics.
Once you successfully complete this MSc you will have obtained knowledge and understanding of technologies of growing importance in the IT industry and their relationship to current and emerging IT industry practice.
MRes Advanced Computing: The MRes has been designed to meet the needs of both students wishing to advance their knowledge of computing or information systems before embarking on a research and development career in IT or on an MPhil/PhD degree, and students already working in the IT sector.
This MRes builds on your advanced understanding of computing and information systems. It offers you a supervised research project in one of the following areas of advanced study:
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algorithms, verification and software
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experimental data science
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knowledge representation and data management
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machine learning
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large-scale resource management.
As these areas correspond to particular expertise among our academic staff, you will also have the opportunity to undertake your research within our own ongoing research projects if you wish. As well as following three taught modules in the above areas, you will also take a Research Methods module.
MSc and MRes: On successful completion of the MSc or MRes Advanced Computing you will have gained in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge which you will be able to use in:
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analysis of problems
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evaluation of technology options
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deployment of appropriate solutions
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research into, and development of, new technologies.
Highlights
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Significant coverage of emerging technologies and research developments in areas of growing importance in the IT industry.
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You will have 24-hour access to several laboratories of networked PCs with a range of language compilers, database and other application software. We are connected, via the SuperJANET network, to the computers of other academic institutions in London, elsewhere in the UK and abroad.
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The Birkbeck Knowledge Lab draws on multi- and interdisciplinary perspectives and methodologies from across the sciences, social sciences and the arts, to investigate how digital technologies and digital information are transforming our culture and how we learn and work.
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Birkbeck was ranked in the top 25 universities in the UK for its Computer Science and Informatics research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
Careers and employability
Graduates can pursue career paths in software engineering, information systems management, consultancy and research. Possible professions include:
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IT architect
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programmer
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data scientist
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data analyst
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software engineer
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systems analyst
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database administrator
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web developer
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systems administrator
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testing and software quality engineer.
We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above or MSc in computer science, with the syllabus containing a substantial amount of programming, preferably in an object-oriented language. Joint honours computing graduates may also be eligible, provided they have covered a substantial amount of programming, or have equivalent professional experience in the IT industry. You should also have completed introductory and advanced courses in computer science, especially in the area of research that you are interested in. On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve. Together with your application documents you should provide a letter of 500-600 words with details of: the direction of research you are interested in, which should be an area offered by our academic staff; your choice of two potential supervisors from our academic staff; why you believe you can do research in this area with your chosen supervisors. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. If your application meets the above requirements and a potential supervisor is found for you, then you will be invited to an online or in-person interview. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 19830 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above or MSc in computer science, with the syllabus containing a substantial amount of programming, preferably in an object-oriented language. Joint honours computing graduates may also be eligible, provided they have covered a substantial amount of programming, or have equivalent professional experience in the IT industry. You should also have completed introductory and advanced courses in computer science, especially in the area of research that you are interested in. On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve. Together with your application documents you should provide a letter of 500-600 words with details of: the direction of research you are interested in, which should be an area offered by our academic staff; your choice of two potential supervisors from our academic staff; why you believe you can do research in this area with your chosen supervisors. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. If your application meets the above requirements and a potential supervisor is found for you, then you will be invited to an online or in-person interview. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 5700 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9915 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Research - MRes
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above or MSc in computer science, with the syllabus containing a substantial amount of programming, preferably in an object-oriented language. Joint honours computing graduates may also be eligible, provided they have covered a substantial amount of programming, or have equivalent professional experience in the IT industry. You should also have completed introductory and advanced courses in computer science, especially in the area of research that you are interested in. On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve. Together with your application documents you should provide a letter of 500-600 words with details of: the direction of research you are interested in, which should be an area offered by our academic staff; your choice of two potential supervisors from our academic staff; why you believe you can do research in this area with your chosen supervisors. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. If your application meets the above requirements and a potential supervisor is found for you, then you will be invited to an online or in-person interview. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 19830 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above or MSc in computer science, with the syllabus containing a substantial amount of programming, preferably in an object-oriented language. Joint honours computing graduates may also be eligible, provided they have covered a substantial amount of programming, or have equivalent professional experience in the IT industry. You should also have completed introductory and advanced courses in computer science, especially in the area of research that you are interested in. On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve. Together with your application documents you should provide a letter of 500-600 words with details of: the direction of research you are interested in, which should be an area offered by our academic staff; your choice of two potential supervisors from our academic staff; why you believe you can do research in this area with your chosen supervisors. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. If your application meets the above requirements and a potential supervisor is found for you, then you will be invited to an online or in-person interview. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 5700 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9915 GBP for Year 1 |
Birkbeck, part of the University of London, offers nearly 300 taught and research postgraduate programmes across arts and humanities, business and economics, law, science and social science. As an evening teaching specialist, Birkbeck offers its taught postgraduate courses between 6-9pm, with some courses available through distance learning. As with undergraduate courses, postgraduates can study full-time or part-time.
Home to 44 research and specialist institutes, Birkbeck is the sixth largest provider of taught postgrad courses for UK and EU students - some 44% of its 11,000-plus students are on postgrad programmes. Around 90% of its academics are active in research, and …
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