Taught Postgraduate Degrees

Our taught postgraduate programmes lead to a Masters degree in Science. Taught postgraduate degrees start in September and can be taken as a full-time, one-year course, or part-time over two years. The MSc in Computing Science can also be taken as a nine month Diploma course.

MRes in Bioinformatics

This degree programme is for students with a first degree in life sciences, mathematics, engineering or computing science and aims to equip them with a broad range of skills required for research in bioinformatics. Further information about this course is available and a profile is available on the University website.

MSc in System Design for Internet Applications

This is an advanced MSc intended for graduates with a first degree in computing science or mature candidates with relevant industrial experience in computing. Further information about this course is available and a profile is available on the University website.

Please apply early. Applications for the MSc in System Design for Internet Applications (for the academic year 2006-2007) will be considered in two batches, first in February 2006 and then in April 2006.

MSc in Computer Security and Resilience (new for entry in 2006)

The need for professionals capable of assessing, designing and managing secure and trustworthy computer-based systems has never been greater. The School has been making major contributions in this area over 30 years. This course, aimed at computing or mathematics graduates, covers the techniques of computer security and resilience, from cryptography to human factors, including practical experience with tools for trustworthy software development and an individual project.

MSc/Diploma in Computing Science

The Master of Science (MSc) in Computing Science is an information technology conversion programme requiring little or no previous experience in computing. The Diploma in Computing Science takes nine months full time, or eighteen months part time. It is identical to the first nine months of the MSc. The only difference is that Diploma students do not proceed to a summer dissertation project. Further information about this course is available and a profile is available on the University website.

MSc E-Business and Information Systems

The innovative E-Business and Information Systems programme bridges the disciplines of business and computing science. It aims to fill the void that can sometimes exist between managers who, for the most part, lack the technical expertise of computer scientists, and computer scientists who often lack the business acumen and knowledge of managers. Further information about this course is available. Please contact the postgraduate Secretary at the Business School if you have any queries about this course ().