Advanced Computing Technologies (MSc / Postgraduate Diploma / Postgraduate Certificate) - 2013/2014 entry
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Overview
This specialist programme of study of advanced computing technologies focuses on two areas of expertise and research specialisation within the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems: information and web technologies, and intelligent technologies. You will gain specialist knowledge of the above areas, which you can then use in analysis of problems arising in the use of advanced computing technologies, evaluation and application of technologies, and research into, and development of, new technologies.
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Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- Designed for students wishing to advance their knowledge of advanced computing technologies.
- You may be working in the IT sector already and wish to update yourskills, or may intend to pursue a career in IT or a research degree.
- Significant coverage of emerging technologies and research developments in areas of growing importance in the IT industry.
- You may choose modules in specialised areas leading to an MSc Information and Web Technologies or MSc Intelligent Technologies.
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Course structure
The MSc consists of eight taught modules and a substantial project. Part-time students take four taught modules in each of the two years.
You choose modules from a range of specialist subjects, such as:
- Advances in Data Management
- Cloud Computing
- Component-Based Software Development
- Computational Intelligence
- Data Warehousing and Data Mining
- Information and Network Security
- Information Retrieval and Organisation
- Intelligent Technologies
- Internet and Web Technologies
- Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
- Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
- Object-Oriented Design and Programming
- Programming Paradigms and Languages
- Search Engines and Web Navigation
- Semantic Web.
The programme leads to the award of an MSc Advanced Computing Technologies. Students who choose to follow taught modules and a project with a focus on areas of expertise within the Department’s Information and Web Technologies or Computational Intelligence Research Groups, may instead follow pathways leading to the award of MSc Information and Web Technologies or MSc Intelligent Technologies.
You may choose to complete taught modules without a project to be awarded Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Computing Technologies (eight modules) or Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Computing Technologies (four modules).
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Study resources
- You will have 24-hour access to several laboratories of networked PCs with a range of language compilers, database and other application software. We are connected, via the SuperJANET network, to the computers of other academic institutions in London, elsewhere in the UK and abroad.
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Further study opportunities
If you are interested in further research, we offer a PhD/MPhil in Computer Science and Information Systems.
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Careers information
Graduates go on to careers in software engineering, information systems management, consultancy and research. We regularly publish career-related information on our website.
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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
- Applications should be submitted as early as possible.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below.
- Application deadlines and interviews