Advanced Computing

Birkbeck, University of London
Postgraduate MRes Full-time 1 Year Computer science

About this course

Our MRes Advanced Computing is ideal if you wish to advance your knowledge of computing or information systems before embarking on a research and development career in IT or on an MPhil/PhD degree, or are 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 among our academic staff, 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.

    On successful completion of this course 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.

    Highlights

  • We host various research groups including the Computational Intelligence Research Group which is leading research in cutting-edge AI and machine learning topics.

  • Birkbeck was ranked in the top 25 universities in the UK for its Computer Science and Informatics research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

  • You will have 24-hour access to several laboratories of networked PCs with a range of language compilers, database and other application software. We are connected, via the SuperJANET network, to the computers of other academic institutions in London, elsewhere in the UK and abroad.

  • The Birkbeck Knowledge Lab draws on multi- and interdisciplinary perspectives and methodologies from across the sciences, social sciences and the arts, to investigate how digital technologies and digital information are transforming our culture and how we learn and work.

    Careers and employability

    Graduates can pursue career paths in software engineering, information systems management, consultancy and research. This course can prepare you for further research at PhD level or progression in roles such as:

  • software engineer

  • systems architect

  • data scientist

  • IT consultant

  • researcher in academia or industry.

    Advanced computing graduates have gone on to work at prominent technology companies and institutions, including Microsoft, IBM, Accenture, Google, and various academic and research institutions.

    We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2139 Information technology professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    2141 Web design professionals
    3132 IT user support technicians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Research - MRes
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science

    Offered by

    Birkbeck, University of London

    London

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