Birkbeck, University of London is a public research university located in London, UK. It was founded in 1823 and is known for its evening teaching, allowing students to work during the day and study in the evening. Birkbeck offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, science, and business. The university has a diverse student population of 13,937, including 1,270 international students. Birkbeck has a strong research focus and is part of the prestigious University of London federation.

MSc Advanced Computing: If you already work in the IT sector, or you intend to pursue a career in IT or a research degree, our MSc is designed to advance your knowledge of advanced computing technologies.

This Master's degree in computing has significant coverage of emerging technologies and research developments and focuses on areas of expertise and research specialisation within the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems.

In addition to eight taught modules, there is a substantial practical project. As an alternative to the award of MSc Advanced Computing, you may choose modules and a project with a particular specialisation leading to the award of MSc Data Analytics.

Once you successfully complete this MSc you will have obtained knowledge and understanding of technologies of growing importance in the IT industry and their relationship to current and emerging IT industry practice.

MRes Advanced Computing: The MRes has been designed to meet the needs of both students wishing to advance their knowledge of computing or information systems before embarking on a research and development career in IT or on an MPhil/PhD degree, and students already working in the IT sector.

This MRes builds on your advanced understanding of computing and information systems. It offers you a supervised research project in one of the following areas of advanced study:

algorithms, verification and software
experimental data science
knowledge representation and data management
machine learning
large-scale resource management.
As these areas correspond to particular expertise within our department, you will also have the opportunity to undertake your research within our own ongoing research projects if you wish. As well as following three taught modules in the above areas, you will also take a Research Methods module.

MSc and MRes: On successful completion of the MSc or MRes Advanced Computing you will have gained in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge which you will be able to use in:

analysis of problems
evaluation of technology options
deployment of appropriate solutions
research into, and development of, new technologies.

Birkbeck, University of London is a public research university located in Bloomsbury, London, United Kingdom. It was established in 1823 as the London Mechanics' Institute, and in 1920 it became a constituent college of the University of London. Birkbeck is known for its evening teaching and flexible study options, which make higher education accessible to working professionals and adult learners. Birkbeck offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, humanities, law, science, social sciences, business, and psychology. The university has a strong research focus, and it is ranked among the top research-intensive universities in the UK. Birkbeck's research strengths are in the areas of Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, and Psychology. As of 2022, Birkbeck has a total student population of 13,937, out of which 1,270 are international students. The university has a diverse student body, with students from over 120 countries, and it prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive institution. Birkbeck has a strong reputation for providing high-quality education, and its graduates are highly sought after by employers in various industries. Birkbeck is located in the heart of London, which provides students with access to a vibrant cultural and social scene. The university has several campuses, including the main campus in Bloomsbury, as well as satellite campuses in Stratford, Hackney, and East London. Birkbeck is also known for its strong links with industry and the local community, which provide students with valuable opportunities for work experience and networking.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it