MSc Computer Science By Research
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Computer Science by Research at the University of Lincoln gives students the chance to carry out independent, original research into any area of their own choice, and will be supervised by experienced researchers and benefit from the University’s strong research groups.
Areas of research include machine learning, autonomous systems, neural computation, medical image analysis, and social computing. Through the School of Computer Science’s research centres, students gain access to expert knowledge and the potential to publish or present their work.
This programme is structured as a full-time course where students complete it in 1 year, while part-time students take up to 2 years. Students learn from independent study and research, receive training in research methods, and have opportunities to present at seminars or conferences, and are assessed based on the final thesis and a viva voce (oral defence) of their work.
Key highlights
- Self-directed research project in an area of personal or professional interest
- Research areas include machine learning, robotics, computer vision and AI in healthcare
- Access to research groups in neural computation, vision engineering and human-computer interaction
- Supported throughout by an experienced supervisory team
- Opportunities to publish in academic journals and present at conferences
- Research can be aligned with your current employment
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — to include relevant subject; or above
- International qualifications — If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Research and development engineer
- Technology manager
- Machine learning engineer
- Computer vision engineer
- Research assistant
- Data scientist
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Computer Science by Research from the University of Lincoln may progress into roles such as:
- Research Scientist
- Robotics Engineer
- Computer Vision Specialist
- AI in Healthcare Researcher
- Autonomous Systems Engineer
Cost of study
International students will pay £18,900 for the MSc Computer Science by Research in the University of Lincoln.
Admission
You can apply directly through the University's online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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