Computer Science

Queen's University Belfast
Undergraduate MPhil Full-time 2 Years Computer science

About this course

The School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EEECS) aims to enhance the way we use technology in communication, data science, computing systems, cyber security, power electronics, intelligent control, and many related areas.

You’ll be part of a dynamic doctoral research environment and will study alongside students from over 40 countries world-wide.

We supervise students undertaking research in key areas of computer science, including:

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Cybersecurity

  • Computing Systems

  • Power Electronics

  • Robotics

  • Sensor-based Systems

  • Wireless Communications

    Within the School we have a number of specialist research centres. As part of a lively community of over 100 full-time and part-time research students you’ll have the opportunity to develop your research potential in a vibrant research community that prioritises the cross-fertilisation of ideas and innovation in the advancement of knowledge.

    Many PhD studentships attract scholarships and top-up supplements. PhD programmes provide our students with the opportunity to acquire an extensive training in research techniques.

    MPhil programmes provide our students with the opportunity to acquire an extensive training in research techniques.

    Under the direction of your supervisory team you will be expected to submit your thesis at the end of two years for MPhil (or part-time equivalent).

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Belfast

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Belfast

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Belfast

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Belfast

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    3131 IT operations technicians
    2141 Web design professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Philosophy - MPhil
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Belfast
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science