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Darmstadt (Germany) and Helsinki University of Technology
(Finland) and joint project work with University of Mannheim,
Masters Programme in Advanced Computer
ensuring access to the widest possible range of state of the art
Science
expertise.
Director of Studies: Dr Keith Cheverst.
MSc in Advanced Computer Science
Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time.
This MSc provides you with the opportunity to study the core
Entry Requirements: At least a second class honours degree, or its
technologies required to develop distributed interactive systems.
equivalent, in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
Modules studied include Advanced Distributed Systems, Advanced
Applicants who do not meet these criteria but who have significant
Interactive Systems Design, and Systems Engineering. The course
industrial experience will also be considered subject to individual
provides an excellent foundation for either doctoral studies or a
circumstances.
career in industry at the cutting edge of computer science. The
Assessment: Combination of coursework, exams and dissertation.
freedom to combine any six of our modules and block mode
IELTS: 6.5 min or TOEFL 580 (paper-based test), 238 (computer-based delivery makes this MSc particularly suitable for part-time study.
test), 93 (internet-based test)
Funding: See page 196. MSc in Distributed Systems Engineering
Further Information:
www.comp.lancs.ac.uk This MSc builds on Lancaster’s internationally renowned
Networking and Distributed Systems expertise to give a
This programme is designed for those who have already studied comprehensive grounding in advanced distributed systems
Computer Science or a closely related subject as their first degree engineering together with a deep insight into the technologies
and who now wish move their skills up to the next level; gaining being utilized in large scale networked enterprise and Internet
knowledge, skills and in-depth technical understanding of the key systems. You can choose from a range of relevant modules that
concepts required to design and build the next generation of build on and contextualize the core distributed systems knowledge,
distributed, interactive systems. Our programme produces including mobile computing, ubiquitous computing and advanced
graduates capable of working effectively either in professional topics in networking.
software and systems development and is an ideal preparation for
those starting a research career. MSc in Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
Taught by acknowledged world experts in the fields of mobile and
The programme provides a choice between a family of five closely ubiquitous computing, this MSc combines two of the most exciting
related MSc courses: trends in modern computer science: advances in mobile computing
technology and wireless communications enable a new breed of
MSc in Advanced Computer Science highly sophisticated software for use on mobile devices including
MSc in Distributed Systems Engineering
phones, PDAs and dedicated embedded devices. In parallel,
MSc in Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
researchers are exploring how sensor rich computers can be
MSc in Critical Software Engineering
embedded into the physical environment to create “smart
MSc in Multimedia Networking
environments” that blur the divide between the physical and
digital worlds and work in harmony with their users. This MSc
You will initially study shared programme modules and have up to
provides ample opportunity to study both topics in depth, ideally
two months to choose which options best match your interests
placing you at the forefront of these new developments in research
and goals. The interactive learning environment allows us to
and industry.
explore novel ways of teaching including unique joint modules
featuring shared live and recorded material with our partners the
University of Oslo (Norway), University Coimbra (Portugal), TU-
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