The Department brings together teaching and research expertise in information and knowledge management, web and pervasive technologies, computational intelligence, and information systems development.
Our world-class research activity informs our teaching and our interactions with business, public and third-sector organisations. We offer undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees and skills-based courses.
In the RAE 2008, 95% of the Department's research was judged as being of international significance, with 15% being world-leading, 50% internationally excellent, and 30% internationally recognised.
Research
Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Skills-based Courses
To find out more about our taught courses and research come to the next Birkbeck Open Evening or contact the Department directly.
News
15th March 2010 - Two new Masters degrees were launched today. The Masters in Computing for Financial Services and Masters in Learning Technologies are accepting applications now for October 2010 start.
15th March 2010 - Birkbeck's innovative Foundation Degree in Web Technologies is now accepting applications from students wishing to start in October 2010 and January 2011. Early application is advised as this programme is likely to be over-subscribed. more details...
12th Feb 2010 - During the Summer (2010) we are expanding our computing labs (by 20%) and also moving them to the 4th floor of the Birkbeck main building. This will also give us the opportunity to replace about 60% of the older lab computers. more details...
