Welcome to our postgraduate study pages
The School has a highly respected reputation in the area of postgraduate study. We offer a variety of challenging and stimulating Masters degrees that are suitable for students with diverse academic backgrounds. As a postgraduate student at the School you will benefit from working alongside staff at the forefront of research in their disciplines, and have access to the best cutting edge facilities and opportunities in your field of interest. For September 2012 we will introduce four new courses as well as offer you the opportunity to take a salaried placement.
Specialist degrees including with placement
Provides students who have completed a degree in computer science or related subject with further advanced study to build on what you have learned:
Conversion degrees including with placement
For graduates of non-computing backgrounds to develop the technical, analytical and professional skills required for a computing role:
Placement
Enhance your CV and boost your employment prospects by opting to study for your Masters along with a work placement year. The School is one of only a few in the UK to offer postgraduate work placement opportunities in the field of computer science. Your paid year in industry would take place following successful completion of the taught elements of the course, allowing you to incorporate your industrial experience into the final dissertation which is completed following your work placement. The School works alongside professional placement consultants to ensure you have access to a broad variety of placement opportunities, in addition to providing constant support and guidance throughout the entire process.
Download the latest School brochure (in PDF format) detailing all our postgraduate degrees.
Postgraduate research
We are an established, research-led school offereing cutting-edge research degrees. You can choose from either a one year postgraduate qualification to improve your research skills:
MRes Computer Science or Information Systems
or to study for a PhD in one of our internationally recognised research areas: