MSc Advanced Computer Science (Computational Intelligence)
This flexible course combines a wide choice of advanced topics in computer
science with specialist modules relating to computational intelligence,
including logic-based, connectionist and evolutionary artificial intelligence,
inspirations from the natural world, practical applications and the philosophy
of machine reasoning.
The course is aimed at graduates considering a career in research and
development. It would also provide an excellent foundation for PhD study.
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Formats
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| Standard Masters |
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International Masters |
- Full-time (12 months)
- Full-time with an industrial placement (14-24 months)
- Part-time (3 years)
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- Full-time (2 years)
- Full time with an industrial placement (26-36 months)
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Entry requirements
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| Standard Masters |
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International Masters |
- A 1, 2.1 or good 2.2 honours degree in computing or a related subject
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- A good ordinary Bachelors degree in computing or a related subject
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| Course content |
| Standard Masters |
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International Masters |
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Year 1
At least two from the following:
If you have only a limited knowledge of programming
(introductory stream)
If you have a good working knowledge of programming
(advanced
stream)
Other core modules for all students:
Other optional modules (choose up to 4):
Further information about Standard Masters course content
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Year 1
Core modules for all students:
Additional core modules for some students
(depending on academic background):
Optional modules (choose up to 5):
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Year 2
At least two from the following:
Other core modules for all students:
Other optional modules (choose up to 4):
The options available are the same as those
for the Standard Masters (see list on left)
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Placement (optional)
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Placement (optional)
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Advanced English for Academic Study may be compulsory for non-native speakers who need extra support
Further information about English language support
The options available may vary from year to year and are subject to timetabling and prerequisite constraints
If a module is not expected to run in the coming year this will usually be indicated on
the module description page
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| General information |
| About us |
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Apply for a place and funding |
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Other useful links |
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Note
This web page gives advance information about the programme as
we plan to run it in the coming academic year. We believe the
details are accurate at the time of writing but details may be
subject to change.