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 proud of the symbiosis between our teaching and internationally leading research.
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 range of interests include
quantum computing, microprocessor design, biological computing and wearable computers.
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.
We benefit from the concentration of high-technology industries in the Bristol
region which provide us with industrial staff, opportunities for student projects,
scholarships, prizes, vacation work and - for many students - their first job after
graduating. Recent national assessments have consistently highlighted our
excellence in both teaching and research.
Our MSc students have a diverse range of reasons for studying with us. 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 attraction comes from computing's direct relevance
to the real world and its importance in many other areas of society.
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Through taught MSc programmes and opportunities in research, 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.
Computing provides a route to many different career paths, and our postgraduates
have a wide choice in the kind of work they do, their working environment and lifestyle.
Our courses provide a balance between leading-edge topics such as high performance
computing, cryptography and artificial intelligence, technical skills such as
software development, system design and animation, in addition to generic skills
such as teamworking, communication and enterprise. Bristol Computing graduates are
highly regarded; not only by computing-related employers, but also in other sectors 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 you have any further questions, please
see our website or contact our Admissions Team who will be only too happy to help.
Dr Ian Holyer Head of Department
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