The School of Computing, Informatics and Media has developed the MSc by Research initiative to meet the needs of modern Computing, Software, Internet, Digital Media, Mobile and Telecommunications industries. The MSc 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 Masters 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 June), 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 the student can select a maximum of 20 credits from the existing level 3 modules if deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
Please note: this course is run on a departmental basis, although the structure of the course remains the same, your choice of modules will vary depending on the providing department.
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PLEASE NOTE: Many of our postgraduate taught courses are available for part-time study over 2 years. Flexible part-time study routes are negotiated with students on an individual basis Please contact our Research Administrator for information.
(Module options 1 and 2 from the SCIM Module Catalogue may be discussed with your supervisor before you make a final decision.)
*Modules may change at short notice
NOTE: This course is available for January start.
Each application is considered individually based on the interests of the staff within the framework of the research groups in the School of Computing, Informatics and Media. Applicants should normally have a first or upper second (2:1) UK Honours degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering. Students should specify in which area they would like to research.
In addition, if your first language is not English, a test of written and spoken English normally needs to have been passed at grade 6.0 for IELTS (with no subtest below 5.5) or for TOEFL (87 for the Internet-based test).
If you would like to apply on-line, please see this page which includes information on University's on-line application system. We prefer you to apply on-line wherever possible. However, if you have difficulty applying on-line, or would prefer to apply by post, please complete this downloadable application form (MS Word) and send it to the address on the right.
