Computing Research

Snapshot

Overview

The MSc Computing Research degree is designed for graduates with a good degree in Computing or a related subject who wish to gain deep knowledge of research methods and experience of working in an active research environment.

We encourage a professional, inter-disciplinary and user-centred approach to computer systems design and production, and will enable you to develop the skills so that you can undertake independent research and participate in proposal development and innovation.

Aims of the Programme

This degree programme aims to give students a Masters-level postgraduate education in the knowledge, skills and understanding of research methods to enable them to operate effectively in the application of computing in industry, commerce or research.

Programme Content

You study three taught modules, during the period January-March, making your module selections with your advisor, as follows:

• Computing Research Frontiers
• One of: Designing Innovative Research OR Research Methods
• One of: Human Computer Interaction OR Multi-agent Systems and Grid Computing

Subject to examination performance, you then progress to the individual research project which runs from May to December. You will be based with one of the research groups within the School of Computing:

• Assistive & healthcare technologies
• Computational systems
• Interactive systems design
• Space technology centre

For more information on our research, please visit the School of Computing research website.

Methods of Assessment

The taught modules are assessed by continuous assessment plus end of semester examinations in March/April. The project is assessed by dissertation.

Entry Requirements

You should have, or expect to have, a degree in Computing, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering or related title, preferably with a grade equivalent to a Class 1 Honours degree from a UK university, or equivalent qualifications.

Graduates in Physics, Mathematics or similar disciplines, with programming experience, are also encouraged to apply.

With your application you should upload a 1-2 page description of your proposed research project, including a statement of which of our research groups you would like to work with. For details of our research groups, please visit the School of Computing website.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Sources of Funding

Information about the School of Computing scholarships can be found on the School of Computing scholarships webpage.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contact

Programme Director	Admissions Contact
Dr Keith Edwards School of Computing University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 384463 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384463 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 385509 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 385509 (from outside the UK) Email: kedwards@computing.dundee.ac.uk	Postgraduate Admissions Admissions and Student Recruitment University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 384 384 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384 384 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 385 500 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 385 500 (from outside the UK) Email: postgrad-admissions@dundee.ac.uk