The School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science has a strong international reputation for research in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and this expertise influences this MSc course which explores current research and practice in these fields.
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) enabling graduates to register at The Chartered Institute for IT as a Chartered IT Professional.
Graduates obtaining this Master's degree will be equipped to pursue research to PhD level, or to enter specialist employment in technically advanced and unpredictable working environments requiring sound judgment and the exercise of personal responsibility and initiative.
Advanced topics covered during the study include artificial life with robotics, neural computation and machine learning, theory and practice of artificial intelligence. Students use modern, industry-standard software wherever possible. Besides, there are specialist facilities for networking and multimedia and a project laboratory.
The MSc Artificial Intelligence and Robotics with Advanced Research programme is designed to give Computer Science graduates the specialist, up-to-date skills and knowledge sought after by employers, whether in business, industry, government or research. Successful graduates may also pursue a career as a research scientist or designer for intelligent systems such as machine learning engineer, business intelligence developer, or R&D engineer.
