MSc in Advanced Computing Technologies
Module Outlines
A specialist postgraduate degree focusing on advanced computing technologies.
In addition to the modules below, new modules planned include:
- Cloud Computing - technologies for processing "Big Data" and developing scalabale systems.
- Information Security - techniques to protect information against unauthorised access and tampering.
- Programming Paradigms and Languages - techniques to mix and match languages and technologies appropriately.
| 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 |
| 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 Advanced Computing Technologies programme that is not
covered in the Programme FAQ or in the Birkbeck information for prospective students, 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:
Andrea Cali
Programme Director:
Nigel Martin