Department of Computer Science Programme Catalogue 2016/17 |
USCM-AAM02: MComp(Hons) Computer Science with Study year abroad |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF COMPUTING
IN COMPUTER SCIENCE |
Mode of attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad |
Normal programme duration: 5 years |
 Possible DAPs for this programme:
- USCM-AAB07: BSc (hons) Computer Science with Study Year Abroad
Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required. | |
Possible exit awards for this programme: |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 15
 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 16 . - Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM10251 | Computing as a science and engineering discipline | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
| Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM10227 | Principles of programming 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM10194 | Computer systems architecture 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM10196 | Discrete mathematics for computation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
| Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM10228 | Principles of programming 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM10195 | Computer systems architecture 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM10197 | Analytical mathematics for applications | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Exemption: 55% OSA for progression instead of 60%.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 .
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 8% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM20216 | Designing interactive systems | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| CM20257 | Integrated group-based project | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM20217 | Foundations of computation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM20219 | Fundamentals of visual computing | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM20254 | Data structures and algorithms | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM20255 | Databases | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM20220 | Fundamentals of pattern analysis | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM20252 | Artificial intelligence | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM20253 | Comparative programming languages | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| CM20256 | Functional programming | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 8% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM20106 | Study abroad | 60 credits [equivalent to 120 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- This is the penultimate stage of the programme.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 .
- Part 2 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 34% towards the final award classification
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| Students must select 3 optional units in each semester |
Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 4 |
| Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM30082 | Individual project | 24 credits [equivalent to 48 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 4 |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM30070 | Computer algebra | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30072 | Safety-critical computer systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30078 | Networking | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30171 | Advanced compilers | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30174 | Intelligent agents | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30225 | Parallel computing | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
| Modern language units are only available to students who have studied the language within additional units in years 1 and 2, or with the approval of the Director of Studies, and must be studied at a level appropriate to prior language qualifications and skills. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| FL30277 | Approved 6 credit language option (Foreign Languages Centre) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ZZ30001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 4 |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM30073 | Advanced algorithms & complexity | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30075 | Advanced computer graphics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30080 | Computer vision | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30141 | Theory of human computer interaction | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30173 | Cryptography | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30226 | Logic and semantics of programming languages | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30229 | Intelligent control and cognitive systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
| Modern language units are only available to students who have studied the language within additional units in years 1 and 2, or with the approval of the Director of Studies, and must be studied at a level appropriate to prior language qualifications and skills. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| FL30278 | Approved 6 credit language option (Foreign Languages Centre) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MN30076 | Business strategy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ZZ30004 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section A) ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section A) .
- Part 3 Stage 5 of this programme contributes 50% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 5 |
| Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM40178 | Research project | 30 credits [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 5 |
| Optional Units: Select 12 credits from the following list: |
- Students who have previously taken CM30072 may not select CM50121 from this list.
- Students who have previously taken CM30078 may not select CM50123 from this list.
- Students who have previously taken CM30174 may not select CM50206 from this list.
- Students choosing CM50244, CM50246 or CM50248 should note the teaching structures of these units.
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Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM40212 | Internet technology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM50121 | Safety critical systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM50123 | Networking | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM50200 | Mobile and pervasive systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM50206 | Intelligent agents | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM50244 | Computer animation and games I | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM50246 | Machine learning and AI | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| CM50248 | Visual understanding 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| EE40098 | Computational intelligence | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ZZ40001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 5 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM40179 | Entrepreneurship | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select 12 credits from the following list: |
- Students who have previously taken CM30141 may not select CM50205 from this list.
- Students who have previously taken CM30173 may not select CM50210 from this list.
- Students who have previously taken CM30229 may not select CM50230 from this list.
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Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| CM40149 | Collaborative systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM40198 | Digital media | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM50150 | Interactive communication design | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM50205 | Theory of human computer interaction | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM50209 | Security and integrity | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM50210 | Cryptography | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM50230 | Intelligent control and cognitive systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM50245 | Computer animation and games II | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| CM50249 | Visual understanding 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| ZZ40020 | Director of Studies approved unit (MComp Computer Science/Computer Science and Mathematics) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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