Masters in Research in Computer Science
Module Outlines
The MRes in an advanced postgraduate programme offering a supervised research project, a module on research methods in Computer Science and Information Systems, as well as 3 other taught modules focusing on the following areas:
- Information Management
- Information Systems Development
- Advanced Computing Techniques
In addition to a module on Research Methods in Computer Science and Information Systems (RM), students select 3 other specialist modules relevant to their research interests from the following - described in detail in the Programme Booklet.
- Advances in Data Management (ADM)
- Component-Based Software Development (CBSD)
- Computational Intelligence and Visualisation (CIV)
- Data Warehousing and Data Mining (DWDM)
- Image-Based Information Processing (IBIP)
- Information Retrieval and Organisation (IR)
- Intelligent Technologies (IT)
- Internet and Web Technologies (IWT)
- Knowledge Representation and Reasoning (KRR)
- Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing (MUC)
- Search Engines and Web Navigation (SEWN)
- Semantic Web (SW)
Note that not all of the above modules may be offered. Note also that, in any one year, some modules are offered either only during the day or only in the evening - see the timetable in the Programme Booklet.
Full-time students undertake a one-year supervised research project, together with the research methods module and 3 specialist modules. Part-time students undertake the research project, research methods module and 3 specialist modules over two years. Students should select modules appropriate to their chosen research area: such selections are subject to approval by the Programme Director.
| Summary | Module Tutor |
| Advances in Data Management | Alex Poulovassilis, Sven Helmer |
| Component Based Software Development | Keith Mannock |
| Computational Intelligence | George Magoulas |
| Data Warehousing and Data Mining | Nigel Martin |
| Image Based Information Processing | Steve Maybank and Dell Zhang |
| Information Retrieval and Organisation | Sven Helmer, Dell Zhang |
| Intelligent Technologies | George Magoulas, Alex Poulovassilis |
| Internet and Web Technologies | Peter Wood |
| Knowledge Representation and Reasoning | Szabolcs Mikulas |
| Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing | George Roussos |
| Object-Oriented Design and Programming | Oded Lachish |
| Search Engines and Web Navigation | Mark Levene |
| Semantic Web | Michael Zakharyaschev |
If you have a question about the Masters in Research in Computer Science that is not covered here or on the Birkbeck FAQ
, please contact
Thomas Epineau
.
Apply online Full-time or Part-time or download a postgraduate application form. See also Fees
Programme Administrator:
Thomas Epineau
Admissions Tutor:
Peter Wood
Programme Director:
Peter Wood