Computing

University of Greater Manchester
Postgraduate MRes Full-time 12 Months Computer science

About this course

The MRes Computing is a full-time research degree. Combining rigorous training in advanced research skills with personalised research projects that build deep subject knowledge in Computer Science research and applications in various domains. This exciting postgraduate research programme is designed to equip you with the requisite skills and knowledge in Computer Science applications and research.

The University of Greater Manchester's Masters by Research degree in Computing is a multidisciplinary research training programme which has been designed to be research-focused with industry collaboration. This course fosters a culture of academic rigour, research output and productivity, research skills and a focus on applications of Computer Science to both private and public sector.

The programme is delivered through a staged and flexible approach enabling you to develop research skills as preparation for a PhD or Professional Doctorate. Opportunities will be available for students to undertake applied research projects involving knowledge exchange.

The MRes programme will provide a common foundation for PhD or Professional Doctorate programmes with interim award available following the gaining of 60 credits (PgCert), and an exit award of the 180 credit MRes.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2139 Information technology professionals
2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
2141 Web design professionals

Course Details

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