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Computing Research – (M.Sc.)
University of Dundee
School of Computing
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,911 - ≈ € 13,951 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Dundee / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Dundee
The MSc Computing Research degree is designed for graduates with a good degree in Computing or a related subject who wish to gain deep knowledge of research methods and experience of working in an active research environment.
We encourage a professional, inter-disciplinary and user-centred approach to computer systems design and production, and will enable you to develop the skills so that you can undertake independent research and participate in proposal development and innovation.
Aims of the Programme:
This degree programme aims to give students a Masters-level postgraduate education in the knowledge, skills and understanding of research methods to enable them to operate effectively in the application of computing in industry, commerce or research.
Contents
You study three taught modules, during the period January-March, making your module selections with your advisor, as follows:
- Computing Research Frontiers
- One of: Designing Innovative Research OR Research Methods
- One of: Human Computer Interaction OR Multi-agent Systems and Grid Computing
Subject to examination performance, you then progress to the individual research project which runs from May to December. You will be based with one of the research groups within the School of Computing:
- Assistive & healthcare technologies
- Computational systems
- Interactive systems design
- Space technology centre
Methods of Assessment:
The taught modules are assessed by continuous assessment plus end of semester examinations in March/April. The project is assessed by dissertation.
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Requirements
You should have, or expect to have, an Honours degree, preferably with a First Class award (or equivalent), in Computing, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering or related title.
Graduates in Physics, Mathematics or similar disciplines, with programming experience, are also encouraged to apply.
With your application you should upload a 1-2 page description of your proposed research project, including a statement of which of our research groups you would like to work with.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
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