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Computer Science MComp (Hons) – 4 years

Master

In Bath ()

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Duration

    4 Years

This course will give you the skills and knowledge necessary to apply valid computer science methods to new and emerging computing problems. These abilities are highly valued by employers.

You’ll gain a solid foundation in computer science with rigorous theory and practical experience. In the first year, you’ll learn the basics of computer science, including mathematics and programming skills, followed by more advanced and specialised units in the second and final years. In the second year, you will complete a group project with other students to design and build an interactive application.

In the final year, you will choose optional units alongside an individual project that combines your interests in a specific area of computer science. You’ll regularly meet with an academic who specialises in your chosen field.

The Master of Computing (MComp) course provides you with the same core skills and knowledge as the BSc but with a greater exposure to and integration with research groups in the Department.

About this course

Develop sound theoretical and practical abilities in software design, development and experimentation, to become an innovative computing professional.
Teaching
You’ll learn from active researchers with expertise in important areas of computer science, including artificial intelligence, human computer interaction, mathematical foundations and visual computing. Their international collaborations and research activities feed into undergraduate teaching and contribute to your learning experience.

As a student here, you'll also have lots of opportunities to get involved in societies and events such as hackathons, coding competitions and conferences.

Facilities
You’ll have access to purpose-built teaching labs, including a dedicated prototyping lab, allowing you to create and experiment with software-driven systems and devices. Complex, data-intensive processes can be analysed over high-speed networks with our High-Performance Computing facility ‘Balena’. Our specialist labs can be accessed 24/7.

Recent graduates have gone on to a wide variety of careers including as Product Manager at Atos, Cyber Security Analyst at Selex ES, Software Tester at Fujitsu and Software Developer at Imagination Technologies. You’ll also be well suited to roles in business, education and administration. Many of our graduates also choose to go on to postgraduate study in preparation for academic or industry-based research careers.

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying your chosen degree. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, hobbies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS).
This course offers the Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label, licensed by EQANIE.

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Subjects

  • Mathematics
  • Computing
  • Project
  • Programming
  • Systems
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Intelligence
  • Artificial
  • Computer
  • Architecture

Course programme

Year 1
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Principles of programming 1
  • Principles of programming 2
  • Computer systems architecture 1
  • Computer systems architecture 2
  • Discrete mathematics and databases
  • Software processes and modelling
  • Mathematics for computation
Year 2
  • Experimental systems project
  • Data structures and algorithms
  • Foundations of computation
  • Machine learning
  • Fundamentals of visual computing
  • Functional programming
  • Comparative programming languages
  • Human computer interaction and user experience
Year 3
  • Individual project
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Plus optional units
Year 4
  • Research project
  • Plus optional units
Optional course units

These are examples of optional units currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

  • Theory of human computer interaction
  • Parallel computing
  • Logic and semantics of programming languages
  • Intelligent control and cognitive systems
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
Assessment
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Written examination

Additional information

Overseas students Fee - 
Tuition fee for the academic year 2020/21  £22,300
UK/EU application deadline - 15 January 2020
Overseas deadline - 15 January 2020

Computer Science MComp (Hons) – 4 years

£ 9,250 VAT inc.