Module and Programme Catalogue

Search site

Find information on

2021/22 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MSc Advanced Computer Science

Programme code:MSC-ACS-FTUCAS code:
Duration:12 Months Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Dr Mark Walkley Contact address:M.A.Walkley@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

- A minimum UK Upper Second Class Honours (2.1) degree or equivalent in computing or a scientific subject with significant computing component;
- A pass at GCSE level English Language (grade C or above);
- International students must have an English language qualification at a suitable level: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Computing

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Computing

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

N/A

Programme specification:

At the end of the programme students should be able to demonstrate:

- a systematic understanding of the theory and practice of designing and implementing computer systems
- proficiency in the technical and programming skills required to design and implement computer systems;
- a thorough knowledge and skills base in a number of advanced topics within the domain of computer science;
- the ability to apply the knowledge and skills to tackle a significant problem within the main project;
- an in-depth understanding of an area of specialisation, gained during the main project;
- be confident in applying the research methodology adopted for the main project on new problems;
- be prepared for further study either in the context of professional development or through further engagement in higher education.


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

COMP5200MMSc Project60 credits1 Apr to 31 Dec, 1 Jan to 30 Sep

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 120 credits from the following lists of optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 120 credits from the following list of optional modules:

COMP5111MBig Data Systems15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5122MData Science15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan), 1 Jun to 30 Sep
COMP5400MBio-Inspired Computing15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5450MKnowledge Representation and Reasoning15 credits1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5611MMachine Learning15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan), 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5623MArtificial Intelligence15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5710MAlgorithms15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan), 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr)
COMP5712MProgramming for Data Science15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan), 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr)
COMP5840MData Mining and Text Analytics15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5850MCloud Computing15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
COMP5911MAdvanced Software Engineering15 credits1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5930MScientific Computation15 credits1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
COMP5940MGraph Theory: Structure and Algorithms15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Last updated: 26/10/2021 10:58:24

Disclaimer

Browse Other Catalogues

Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD

© Copyright Leeds 2019