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Computer Science/Cognitive Science – (M.Sc.)

University of Birmingham

Engineering and Physical Sciences
Location: Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 24 months
Educational Form:
  • Research
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Location of University of Birmingham

The School of Computer Science welcomes highly motivated and well qualified graduates to join us to work towards a doctorate. Our work is regularly presented in international conferences and journals, indicating the high standards we achieve in research. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise the School was ranked equal 7th in the proportion of 4* awards, for research quality that is world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour.

Our research is grouped into the following main themes:
* Artificial intelligence
* Nature-inspired computation
* Computing and systems
* Theoretical computer science


Contents

Key facts
Type of Course: Doctoral research

Duration: PhD: 3 years full-time; MSc by Research: 2 years full-time

Start date: Contact the School for information about specific starting dates

Artificial intelligence
Sub-themes:

* Reasoning and cognition
* Robotics
* Natural language processing

Nature-inspired computation
Sub-themes:

* Natural computation
* Image interpretation

Computing and systems
Sub-themes:

* Distributed and autonomic systems
* Human–computer interaction
* Modelling and analysis of systems

Theoretical computer science
Sub-themes:

* Principles of programming
* Mathematical foundations of computer science

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Requirements

English language requirements

* IELTS - a minimum of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any section
* TOEFL (paper-based test) - a minimum of 550 with no less than 55 in each section
* TOEFL (computer-based test) - a minimum of 213 with no less than 22 in each section
* TOEFL (internet-based test)- a minimum of 80 with no less than 17 in each section

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade A (Score: 80)

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