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Aberystwyth University: Computer Science
| Institution | Aberystwyth University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Web | www.aber.ac.uk |
| cs-office@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01970 622424 |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Research in the department is motivated by the needs of industry, business and government; we actively look for opportunities for technology transfer. An important aspect of this is that our research work must be reflected in our teaching. We believe that collaboration in research is essential and we collaborate with industry, with government, and with other academic institutions, on a national and international level. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014) assessment, it was found that 100% of the research impact was assessed as world-leading!
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | An Honours degree (minimum 2.1) in an information technology (IT) related discipline. Applicants whose first language is not English will require IELTS score of at least 6.0. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
Research in the department is motivated by the needs of industry, business and government; we actively look for opportunities for technology transfer. An important aspect of this is that our research work must be reflected in our teaching. We believe that collaboration in research is essential and we collaborate with industry, with government, and with other academic institutions, on a national and international level. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014) assessment, it was found that 100% of the research impact was assessed as world-leading!
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | An Honours degree (minimum 2.1) in an information technology (IT) related discipline. Applicants whose first language is not English will require IELTS score of at least 6.0. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
MSc
Summary
Our MSc in Computer Science aims to provide an intensive, professionally-oriented introduction to computing for able graduates in other disciplines, especially the humanities, to enable them to enter the software industry. No previous experience of computing is required.
Topics you may study on this course include computer programming, data management and intelligent systems. Recent MSc project topics include: machine learning for the internet of things, augmented reality applications for tourism, analysis and management of agricultural emissions data, network intrusion detection and supply chain management.
Advanced Software Engineering
Focuses on current issues in the field of Software Engineering with significant emphasis is placed on student discussion and peer review.
Agile Software Development Project
Will give you a strong foundation in agile software engineering that will inform their software development practice and prepare them to work in the software industry.
Fundamentals of Intelligent Systems
Introduces the key ideas in Artificial Intelligence and ensures all students are at roughly the same level before moving on to the specialist modules.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | The minimum entry requirement for this MSc is a second class honours in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related subject. This should include programming in a language like Java, C or C++. Sometimes it may be possible to substitute industrial experience (supplemented by preliminary study) for these academic qualifications. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
Our MSc in Computer Science aims to provide an intensive, professionally-oriented introduction to computing for able graduates in other disciplines, especially the humanities, to enable them to enter the software industry. No previous experience of computing is required.
Topics you may study on this course include computer programming, data management and intelligent systems. Recent MSc project topics include: machine learning for the internet of things, augmented reality applications for tourism, analysis and management of agricultural emissions data, network intrusion detection and supply chain management.
Advanced Software Engineering
Focuses on current issues in the field of Software Engineering with significant emphasis is placed on student discussion and peer review.
Agile Software Development Project
Will give you a strong foundation in agile software engineering that will inform their software development practice and prepare them to work in the software industry.
Fundamentals of Intelligent Systems
Introduces the key ideas in Artificial Intelligence and ensures all students are at roughly the same level before moving on to the specialist modules.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | The minimum entry requirement for this MSc is a second class honours in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related subject. This should include programming in a language like Java, C or C++. Sometimes it may be possible to substitute industrial experience (supplemented by preliminary study) for these academic qualifications. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
Research in the department is motivated by the needs of industry, business and government; we actively look for opportunities for technology transfer. An important aspect of this is that our research work must be reflected in our teaching. We believe that collaboration in research is essential and we collaborate with industry, with government, and with other academic institutions, on a national and international level. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014) assessment, it was found that 100% of the research impact was assessed as world-leading!
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | An Honours degree (minimum 2.1) in an information technology (IT) related discipline. Applicants whose first language is not English will require IELTS score of at least 6.0. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
Research in the department is motivated by the needs of industry, business and government; we actively look for opportunities for technology transfer. An important aspect of this is that our research work must be reflected in our teaching. We believe that collaboration in research is essential and we collaborate with industry, with government, and with other academic institutions, on a national and international level. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014) assessment, it was found that 100% of the research impact was assessed as world-leading!
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | An Honours degree (minimum 2.1) in an information technology (IT) related discipline. Applicants whose first language is not English will require IELTS score of at least 6.0. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
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