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Programme code | 4COSC023T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Andrew Calway
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Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
School/department | Department of Computer Science |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Relevant QAA subject benchmark groups | Computing (2019) (benchmark statement) |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
This programme aims to develop the student’s interest in and knowledge and understanding of the advanced technologies used to mount complex applications. Produce computer professionals who are familiar with a selection of topic in intelligent systems, data mining, high performance computing, content, security, or computer architecture. Equip graduates for a wide variety of employment in computing, business and the entertainment industry. Give graduates the opportunity to be leaders of the media revolution and its emerging technologies. Give graduates the knowledge and experience to continue studying for a PhD, or to enter a career in research.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Lectures and project work |
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1, 2, 3, 6 - 10 Exams 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 Coursework |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Lectures and project work |
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1, 2, 4-6 Exams 3, 7, 8 Coursework |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Seminars Project work Guest lectures Individual Project |
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1 Presentations and Reports 1-5 Dissertation |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Knowledge of, and ability to apply, fundamental HPC, Machine Learning and Data Mining techniques. Have a sound knowledge in some basic techniques of information security. To be a proficient programmer in C and to have a sound knowledge of advanced topics in computer graphics and interaction. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Knowledge of advanced topics, ability to do large scale Parallel Programming and Data Mining projects. Consolidate the knowledge from the first semester and extend it into various other areas. Consolidate knowledge obtained in first semester by practical experience in individual and group project work. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
Ability to plan a piece of research, develop a methodology, present arguments, conduct research in practice, conduct intellectual argument about the research, write up and present in written form. |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
The MSc is taught by active researchers. The Computer Science department is very active in research and, for example, has the largest cryptography group in the world and one of the largest Intelligent Systems groups in the UK. Staff have good links with leading researchers and industrial partners internationally.
Department of Computer Science, University of Bristol, Merchant Venturers Building, Woodland Road, Bristol BS8 1UB
Tel: 0117 954 5264 Fax: 0117 954 5208 Email: pga@cs.bris.ac.uk http://www.cs.bris.ac.uk
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Research Skills | COMSM2202 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
MSc Advanced Project | COMSM3100 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
In addition students must choose 100cp from the following units. NB Not more than 30cp of level H/6 units can be taken across the whole programme: | ||||
An Introduction to High Performance Computing | COMS30005 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Advanced High Performance Computing | COMS30006 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Image Processing and Computer Vision | COMS30121 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Character and Set Design | COMS31000 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Machine Learning | COMS30007 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Interactive Devices | COMSM0009 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Cloud Computing | COMSM0010 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Animation Production | COMSM0013 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Internet Economics and Financial Technology | COMSM0019 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Artificial Intelligence with Logic Programming | COMS30106 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Computer Graphics | COMS30115 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Robotics Systems PG | COMSM0012 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Web Technologies | COMSM0104 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Server Software | COMSM2001 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Computational Neuroscience | COMSM2127 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Computational Genomics and Bioinformatics Algorithms | EMATM0004 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Bio-Inspired Artificial Intelligence | EMATM0029 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Applied Data Science | COMSM0017 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Uncertainty Modelling for Intelligent Systems | EMATM1120 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Dynamics of Networks | EMATM0008 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Smart Cities 4 | CENGM0052 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Neural Information Processing | EMATM0041 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Please note that COMSM0009 is subject to availability : students on the programme MSc Advanced Computing - Creative Technology will be given precendence. Students wishing to register for optional units delivered by other departments must ensure they have the appropriate background knowledge and skills required by these units. | ||||
MSc/PG Diploma/PG Certificate in Advanced Computing | 180 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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