Master of Science in Computer Science with Placement Year University of East London - Docklands Campus, UK

Do you want to be at the forefront of solving tomorrow's real-world technology problems and aiding the need for better products and solutions? An MSc in Computer Science will equip you with the key skills and knowledge in order for you to impact the future of technological advances in computer-based systems.

This course helps you to further develop your knowledge and skills within the cutting-edge areas of Computer Science. The course has been designed to provide you with a blend of advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to emerging technologies deployed in industry and research.

The course is taught and delivered by leading researchers who are actively engaged in this rapidly changing field to ensure that you're up to date with the latest developments.

The flexible nature of the course will enable you to choose from a range of advanced modules that match your career ambitions. These include emerging areas such as Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Vision, Computer Security and Cloud Computing.

This course is also available as a two-year masters with an industrial placement year. The embedded industrial placement offers a unique opportunity to apply the skills learnt on real-life projects.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Knowledge

• Demonstrate comprehensive and critical understanding of all the concepts and activities for large-scale software development.
• Demonstrate expertise in artificial intelligence, computer vision and data analytics and their business and research applications.
• Have a critical understanding of complex computing application areas and apply skills in advanced topics to find resolution through your dissertation.

Thinking skills

• Critical thinking and evidential reasoning.
• Exercise appropriate engineering judgement in the decision-making process.
• Systematically analyse problems and implement effective solutions.
• Reflect on your professional and research practice.

Subject-Based Practical skills

• Design & develop large-scale software systems by managing their entire Software Development Lifecycle.
• Use diverse artificial intelligence, computer vision and data analytics resources and advanced tools and techniques to solve a defined problem.
• Identify, critically analyse and execute a solution for a cutting-edge research/industrial computing problem.
• Industrial placements, as appropriate.

Skills for life and work (general skills)

• Demonstrate an ability to study independently and effectively; and to be able to present and convey complex technical information to other professionals and the public.
• Develop interpersonal skills and be able to contribute and work effectively in a team
• Integrate research, and articulate research results into professional practice.

In addition, the industrial placement will provide opportunities to apply key technical knowledge and skills learn in the taught modules, enhance their communication and interpersonal skills and improve their employment potential.