 Bristol is one of the leading universities for the study of Computing. Whilst giving students an understanding of the foundations of the subject, we are also continually exploring new areas, drawing on our research to inspire new teaching programmes, and involving students in our research programmes. We also benefit from the concentration of high-technology industries in the Bristol region which provide us with industrial staff, opportunities for student projects, vacation work and - for many students - their first job after graduating. Recent national assessments have classified our teaching as excellent and our research as internationally excellent.
Computing is an interdisciplinary subject, with historical roots in mathematics, physics, electronics, psychology and neuroscience; the interplay between these areas has kept the subject alive over the past half-century and is still very much in evidence today. You will see this diversity within the courses here - Bristol students experience it first-hand from the staff, whose interests range from quantum computing to microprocessor design to biological computing to wearable computers.
If you choose to study Computing, you will meet people from many different backgrounds and with a wide range of interests. For some, the attraction is creativity: designing and making things, from programs to electronic products. For others, it is about intellectual challenges: solving problems and finding ways to understand complex phenomena both natural and artificial. For others, the attractions come from its direct relevance to the real world and its importance in many other areas of society. |
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Through taught MSc programmes and possible research opportunities, postgraduate study in computing offers you the chance to focus on a preferred area of interest and gain more in-depth knowledge and experience before moving into your chosen career. The range of subjects covered within the department reflects the variety of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and cultures that choose postgraduate study at the University of Bristol.
Whether your interests include leading-edge topics such as digital media, cryptography and artificial intelligence, or technical skills such as software development, system design and animation there is certain to be a programme to suit. Generic skills such as teamworking, communication and enterprise are also developed within the postgraduate programmes, creating highly regarded graduates for both computing-related jobs and for other areas of industry, commerce and the professions.
You can view former MSc students profiles . This will give you a taste of what our graduates say about their time in the department and details on what jobs they have gone on to do.
Your choice of course and university is an important decision. This prospectus will give you a brief overview of Bristol's computing courses and what it is like to study here. If we can be of any further help, please contact our Admissions Co-ordinator who will put you in touch with the person best able to assist.
Professor Nishan Canagarajah Head of Department
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