Timetable
Up to 2 evenings a week, October to September.

Course Description
This is an advanced postgraduate degree offering a supervised research project. Students also follow a module on research methodologies in computer science and information systems, as well as 3 other taught modules. By the time you have completed this degree, you will have gained an in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of your chosen area of study, which you will be able to use in problem analysis, evaluation and application of technologies, and research into new technologies. You will also have gained the necessary foundations for continuing onto an MPhil/PhD degree. Content: Full-time students undertake a 1 year supervised research project, and also take a module on research methodologies in computer science and information systems, together with 3 taught modules focusing on information management, information systems development, and advanced computing techniqes. Part-time students undertake a supervised research project over 2 years, plus research methodologies module and 3 taught modules. Students select modules appropriate to their chosen research area from: advances in data management; data warehousing and data mining; development internet applications; component-based software development; mobile and ubiquitous computing; semantic web; world wide web technologies; advanced application; computational intelligence and visualisation; image-based information processing; knowledge representation and reasoning (not all modules are offered each year).

Course Fees
Full time £31240 pa, part time £2,268 pa (2007/08 fees for guidance). Course fees are subject to change and you are advised to check the current details with the course provider before enrolling on this course.

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Assessment method
Research project, written examinations and coursework. At the end of your period of study, you will give a seminar on your research project, in addition to submitting a written thesis.

Entry Requirements
A good first degree or MSc in computer science. Joint honours computing graduates may also be eligible, provided they have covered the prerequisite material at the appropriate level.

Venue Description
Childcare facilities are available on site. Early booking of sessions is strongly recommended due to high demand of limited places. Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students whose main language is not English. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.

Course Venue
Malet Street
Camden
London
WC1E 7HX

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