Department of ComputingMSc Programmes

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MSc in Computing ScienceMSc in Computing(<specialism>)MSc in Advanced ComputingMRes in Advanced Computing

Admissions Team:Dr. Michael HuthDr Herbert WiklickyDr. Herbert WiklickyMr. James Jacobson

MSc Course Director:Dr. Fariba Sadri

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We are one of the top research departments in the UK.

Our academics are recognised worldwide We provide a lively environment for postgraduates

There are many well funded research groups

Why come to the Department of Computing at Imperial?

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Wide coverage of computing Interdisciplinary links Access to latest tools and devices

What do we offer?

Department of Computing MSc Programme

AdvancedComputing

(MAC)

ComputingScience

Computing(xxx) MRes

Suitable forA generalist

ArchitectureArtificial IntelligenceBiomedical Apps

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Suitable forgraduateswith a firstclassdegree inComputing

Variationon theMAC withmoreindividualresearchprojectwork

MSc for thosewith littlecomputing intheir degreeand at least agood 2i.

Biomedical Apps.Comp. Manage. Sc.Creative IndustriesDistributed SystemsPerformance Model.Software Eng.TheoryVisual Info. Proc. Suitable for graduates in

Computing or degree with asubstantial computing elementand at least a good 2i.

MSc in Computing Science:• Is for you if you graduated in a different discipline.• Offers core subjects in computing and programming

including C++ and integrated lab in term 1.• Offers a choice of 4 options from about 12.

P t ft i i i t ti th h t

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• Puts software engineering into practice through a teamproject, with full documentation, presentation andreport, and technical lectures on managing largesoftware projects.

• Requires you to complete an individual project (4 months).• Gives a chance to link your subject expertise to computing.

Core CoursesIntegrated Programming LaboratoryLogic and AI ProgrammingObject Oriented Design and ProgrammingComputer SystemsProgramming in C and C++Software Engineering Practice (term 2)

Options (Choose 4)

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ConcurrencyDatabasesGraphicsIntroduction to BioinformaticsRoboticsSoftware EngineeringLudic Computing

CompilersArtificial IntelligenceComputational FinanceComputer Networks and

Distributed SystemsComputer ArchitectureMachine Learning

Options (Choose 4)

MSc in Computing (<specialism>):

• For graduates• with a degree in computingor computing and/with another subject,and• who want to focus in a specific area Architecture

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• who want to focus in a specific area.• Provides a wide variety of topics (~35) at

different levels organised into severalcoherent programmes.

Artificial IntelligenceBiomedical Apps.Comp. Manage. Sc.Creative IndustriesDistributed SystemsPerformance Model.Software Eng.TheoryVisual Info. Proc.

MSc in Advanced Computing (MAC)• For students who already have a good degree inComputing.• Offers a wide variety of topics (around 25+ in total) and

allows an individual program of options so giving a criticalunderstanding of emerging trends.

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MRes in Advanced Computing:• Alternative course for those with a good Computing degree

more directed towards individual research.• Offers a critical reading course and research skills.• Gives opportunity to complete 2 individual researchprojects.

MAC and MSc in Computing (specialism):• Complete an individual project (4 months).• Involve 9 modules including 1 compulsory practical course:

Prolog, Adv. Software Eng., or SoftwareEngineering Practice ( team project)

• Choice of options

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• Possibly 1 individual study option (in depth study)• Each programme allows different combinations:

• MAC is free choice (9 from about 25 options)• Specialisms allow a part restricted choice (6 from 10)

and part free choice (2 from 35) and several are linkedto a research group - emphasised during the project.

PrologAutomated ReasoningComputer VisionIntelligent Data and

Probabilistic InferenceModal and Temporal LogicOntologies and the Semantic

WebMulti-Agent SystemsComputational NeurodynamicsKnowledge RepresentationMachine Learning

Software Engineering PracticeAdvanced Topics in

Software EngineeringAdvanced DatabasesAdvanced Issues in Object

Oriented ProgrammingDistributed SystemsModels of Concurrent Comp.Distributed AlgorithmsNetwork SecurityParallel AlgorithmsPerformance Analysis

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Machine LearningRobotics

Options for MSc inComputing (AI)Choose 6 + Prolog + 2free choice from alloptions

Performance AnalysisPervasive Computing

Options for MSc inComputing (SE)Choose 6 + Adv topicsin SE + 2 free choicefrom all options

Software Engineering PracticeComputing for Optimal DecisionsComputational FinanceSimulation and ModellingOperations ResearchComplex SystemsComplexityPerformance AnalysisIntelligent Data and

Probabilistic InferenceMachine LearningAdvanced Databases

Software Engineering PracticeRoboticsBioinformaticsSimulation and ModellingMachine LearningAdvanced DatabasesComputer VisionDistributed AlgorithmsGraphicsIntelligent Data and

Probabilistic Inference

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Advanced Databases

Options for MSc inComputing(Comp.Man.Sc.)Choose 6 + SEPractice + 2free choice from all options

Machine Learning andComputational Neuroscience

Options for MSc inComputing (Bio Apps)Choose 6 + SEPractice +2 free choice from alloptions

Advanced Topics inSoftware Engineering

PrologAdvanced Issues in Object

Oriented Programming.Automated ReasoningComputing for Optimal DecisionsComputer VisionIntelligent Data and

Probabilistic InferenceModal and Temporal Logic

Adv. Graphics and VisualizationAdv. Operations ResearchCognitive RoboticsComplexityKnowledge RepresentationParallel AlgorithmsPerformance AnalysisQuantum ComputingProgram Analysis

Adv. Computer Architecture

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p gModels of Concurrent

ComputationMulti-Agent SystemsComputational FinanceDistributed AlgorithmsMachine Learning in Comp.

Neuroscience

pAdvanced DatabasesComplex SystemsCustom ComputingMachine LearningNetwork SecurityType Systems for Programming

Languages

MAC Options

What about Funding?

Provisional Fees (set by College):Home and EU: £5,732Overseas: £22 650

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Overseas: £22,650Confirmation expected in April 2011.There are a few full and partscholarships available at College level.Please look on the College website.

How can I apply?

• You must apply through the College admissions process• We will ask you for interview or email you when we

receive the application (if you qualify).

• We normally expect:

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• We normally expect:a first class undergraduate grade for MAC and MResand at least a good 2i class for the other degrees.

The MSc Admissions tutor, Dr. Michael Huth, will nowexplain a little more about the current admissions process.

What Next?

Look at our Department web pages

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http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/computing/teaching/postgraduate

and its FAQ page

Take a fact sheet with you today

Normally apply before end of July (home/EU) or earlier (OS)

email mscadmissions@doc.ic.ac.uk if you have a query

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Advanced Issues in ObjectOriented Programming.

Advanced Topics inSoftware Engineering

Automated ReasoningComputing for Optimal DecisionsComputer VisionIntelligent Data and

Probabilistic InferenceModal and Temporal LogicModels of Concurrent ComputationM l i A S

Adv. Graphics and VisualizationCognitive RoboticsComplexityKnowledge RepresentationMachine learning in Comp.Neuroscience Parallel AlgorithmsPerformance AnalysisQuantum ComputingProgram AnalysisDistributed AlgorithmsPrologRobotics

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Multi-Agent SystemsComputational FinanceNetwork SecurityType Systems for Programming

LanguagesMachine LearningAdvanced DatabasesCustom ComputingAdv. Computer ArchitectureSoftware Engineering- Systems

Verification

RoboticsBioinformaticsLudic ComputingSimulation and ModellingDistributed SystemsGraphicsSoftware Engineering in PracticeOperations ResearchComplex Systems

Potential MSc Options