Advanced Computing

Program Overview

The Advanced Computing program at Birkbeck, University of London is a Master's degree that focuses on emerging technologies and research developments in computing. It offers a substantial practical project and the opportunity to specialize in Data Analytics. The program is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to advance their knowledge of computing or information systems before embarking on a research and development career in IT or on an MPhil/PhD degree.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

It covers emerging technologies and research developments in fields like algorithms, data science, knowledge representation, machine learning, and large-scale resource management. The program also offers a substantial practical project and the opportunity to specialize in Data Analytics.

Outline:

Students can choose modules and a project with a particular specialization leading to the award of MSc Data Analytics.

Assessment:

The project for the MSc Data Analytics must be in an area of data analytics.

Teaching:

The program is taught in the evening and designed to support students juggling work and other commitments. The College offers a range of study and learning support to help students succeed.

Careers:

Possible professions include IT architect, programmer, data scientist, data analyst, software engineer, systems analyst, database administrator, web developer, systems administrator, and testing and software quality engineer.

Other:

• The program has been designed to meet the needs of students wishing to advance their knowledge of computing or information systems before embarking on a research and development career in IT or on an MPhil/PhD degree.
• The program is fully approved by the University of London.
• The program has a significant coverage of emerging technologies and research developments in areas of growing importance in the IT industry.
• The program offers a supervised research project in one of the following areas of advanced study: algorithms, verification and software, experimental data science, knowledge representation and data management, machine learning, and large-scale resource management.
• The program is connected to the computers of other academic institutions in London, elsewhere in the UK and abroad.
• Entry Requirements
• Fees

Academic year 2024–25, starting October 2024 Part-time home students: £5,700 per year Full-time home students: £11,400 per year Part-time international students: £9,915 per year Full-time international students: £19,830 per year