Advanced Computer Science MSc

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  • Its great being here at Loughborough and the course is just brilliant. The only I would give to all who are planning for this place is that do save some money for you can enjoy later being here.
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  • The University desrves to be at the top of the league tables.
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  • Best university in the world, its a place to be.
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Master

In Loughborough

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Loughborough

Overview
Our Advanced Computer Science MSc programme has been developed with input from UK and international organisations to equip students with the cutting-edge practical skills sought by employers.
The fast-paced field of computer science - and the needs of industries and organisations that are driven by technological development - creates a demand for highly-skilled individuals possessing the advanced skills and knowledge with which our MSc programme is designed to equip you.
Developed with input from UK and international organisations, ensuring commericial relevance, and drawing on the Department's research strengths, the Advanced Computer Science MSc will appeal to students seeking to build on a first degree in Computer Science (or a comparable discipline involving programming and networking).
Wide-ranging modules, reflecting the expertise of our academic staff, will enable you to develop your professional skills and specialise in such areas as image processing, multimedia, artificial intelligence, robotics, and theoretical computer science.
As a student of the Department of Computer Science, you will have 24-hour exclusive access to computer labs, including a designated MSc laboratory, supported by a team of systems specialists. Based in the £5 million refurbished Haslegrave Building, your studies will benefit from specialist labs for hardware and robotics work and the latest state-of-the-art equipment, including a Virtual Reality system.
Our strong links with industry put us at the forefront of technological development and provide excellent employment opportunities for students. Our research not only informs the curriculum, but also provides opportunities to work on collaborative projects with industry partners.
The Quality Assurance Agency has given the Department the highest available commendation for the standard of its teaching provision.
What makes this programme different?
Developed with input from UK and international organisations

Facilities

Location

Start date

Loughborough (Leicestershire)
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Loughborough University, LE11 3TU

Start date

On request

About this course

Your personal and professional development
Our Department of Computer Science is committed to helping you develop the skills and attributes you need to progress successfully in your chosen career.
Future career prospects
With module content influenced by industry, and specialist equipment supporting experiential learning, the MSc Advanced Computer Science is designed to support future careers in both industry and academia.
Graduate destinations
Graduates of our postraduate programmes have gone on to enjoy careers within a diverse range of organisations, including Google, Credit Suisse, Ocado, Rolls-Royce, Winton Capital and AVG Technologies, and in a wide variety of roles, including software development, network security, and systems engineering.
Your personal development
Our Advanced Computer Science MSc programme enables you to further develop a number of key transferable skills, including the ability to work effectively on your own or as part of a team, and to plan and manage a project to complete within schedule and resource availability.

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Reviews

5.0
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  • Its great being here at Loughborough and the course is just brilliant. The only I would give to all who are planning for this place is that do save some money for you can enjoy later being here.
    |
  • The University desrves to be at the top of the league tables.
    |
  • Best university in the world, its a place to be.
    |
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4.9
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Course rating

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Centre rating

Student

5.0
09/12/2018
What I would highlight: Its great being here at Loughborough and the course is just brilliant. The only I would give to all who are planning for this place is that do save some money for you can enjoy later being here.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Annonymous

5.0
19/11/2018
What I would highlight: The University desrves to be at the top of the league tables.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

student

5.0
14/11/2018
What I would highlight: Best university in the world, its a place to be.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
24/09/2018
What I would highlight: Highly recommended university in UK. Alongwith great learning facilities they also have great initiatives like parties, club/society. Based in one of the safest town, students at loughborough are the happiest.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
24/09/2018
What I would highlight: Highly recommended university in UK. Alongwith great learning facilities they also have great initiatives like parties, club/society. Based in one of the safest town, students at loughborough are the happiest.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
21/09/2018
What I would highlight: Its a fabulous university university constanly working to improve the facilities around campus. Their Wi-Fi is a bit slow but they are working on improving it.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
09/05/2018
What I would highlight: Incredible best in class offices & night clubs and social orders which make college significantly more fun
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2019

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

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Subjects

  • Wireless
  • Network Training
  • Programming
  • Systems
  • International
  • Image
  • Network
  • Internet
  • Networks
  • Networking
  • IT
  • Teaching
  • Project
  • Industry

Course programme

What you'll study

Our Advanced Computer Science MSc is designed to provide you with specialised areas of study so that you can understand and apply the theory and practice of a range of advanced computing topics

Modules

Our Advanced Computer Science MSc covers a wide range of topics; to give you a taster we have expanded on some of the core modules affiliated with this programme and the specific assessment methods associated with each module.

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Semester 1

Advanced Programming (15 credits)

Advanced Programming (15 credits)

The module aims to develop your competence and confidence in their ability to implement an algorithm or a computing system, starting from a design specification, using programming languages widely used in industry and academia.

Building Secure Networks (15 credits)

Building Secure Networks (15 credits)

This module will build your knowledge and understanding of Internet Protocols and design through configuring networks. Laboratory work will give you the opportunity to create their own network using common networking equipment.

Computer Vision and Embedded Systems (15 credits)

Computer Vision and Embedded Systems (15 credits)

The main aim of this module is to introduce you to computer-based understanding, analysis and processing of images taken from a digital camera. The module describes various image processing methods that allow computers to enhance images, segment them into regions of interest, extract suitable features, and classify parts of the image to recognise objects within them. The module also aims to specify and discuss the problems of image understanding and in particular how software tools can be used with embedded approaches.

Semester 2

Cryptography and Secure Systems (15 credits)

Cryptography and Secure Systems (15 credits)

This module builds awareness of the problems of network security, and explores the current best defence strategies, with emphasis on cryptographic techniques and protocols. By the end of the module you will have developed an understanding of how cryptographic algorithms work and how they are applied in protocols for secure Internet connections.

Robotics and Intelligent Systems (15 credits)

Robotics and Intelligent Systems (15 credits)

Explore the relevant concepts of robotics from an AI perspective and acquire the skills for developing learning systems that apply to robotics. The module will build your knowledge of the control architectures for robotics and intelligent systems, world representation and motion planning, robot navigation, robot learning, task planning, multi-robot systems, robotics future directions, safety and other risks of robot systems.

Wireless Networks (15 credits)

Wireless Networks (15 credits)

This module covers wireless network protocols and the standards currently in use. exploring general wireless networking technologies, particularly in general wireless networks, wireless mobile ad hoc networks (MANET), wireless sensor networks, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Advanced Computer Science MSc

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