MRes in Computer Science

at Birkbeck University of London

CORE MODULES

• MRes Computer Science Research Project

• Research Methods

INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES

• Advances in Data Management

• Applied Machine Learning

• Cloud Computing

• Data Analytics Using R

• Data Science Techniques and Applications

• Information and Network Security

• Internet and Web Technologies

• Neural Networks and Deep Learning

A second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) or MSc in computing or other relevant degree with a substantial amount of programming, preferably in an object-orientated language.

You should also have completed introductory courses on computer networks and databases.

Joint honours computing graduates may also be eligible, provided they have covered the prerequisite material at the appropriate level.

If you do not meet the academic entry requirements but possess significant professional experience in the IT industry, your application may be considered.

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.

On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this programme is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Full-time home students: £9570 pa

Full-time international students: £16380 pa

Graduates can pursue career paths in software engineering, information systems management, consultancy, or research. Possible professions include:

• database administrator
• IT consultant
• systems developer
• systems analyst
• information systems manager
• IT sales professional
• technical author.