We offer a range of degree courses which allow you to concentrate your studies in those areas which interest you. There are currently five MSc taught programmes available:

• Computer Science (Conversion Course)
  MSc (1 year)
  
  This is a conversion MSc which aims to provide you with a wide understanding of computer science. The programme is sufficiently general to give you an excellent background for a professional career in industrial, commercial and educational organisations, and the required background in computer science to enable you to undertake further study leading to the specialisation needed for a research career.
  
  
• Advanced Computing (Machine Learning, Data Mining and High-Performance Computing)
  MSc (1 year)
  
  This Programme was formerly known as "Machine Learning and Data Mining".  Changes are of two kinds.  Firstly, we have added the option of studying material on high-performance computing, and secondly, we have made minor changes to the existing units on the degree.
  
  
• Advanced Computing (Creative Technology)
  MSc(1 year)
  
  This programme was formerly known as "Internet Technologies with Multimedia".  The Internet components have been removed, and the new programme focuses on aspects of computer graphics and interaction.
  
  
• Internet Technologies with Security
  MSc (1 year)
  
  This programme has been recently reviewed and the Security aspects of this programme have been strengthened.  More specifically two of the previous units have been replaced, and the two existing cryptography units have been renamed.
  
  
• Advanced Microelectronic Systems Engineering
  MSc (1 year)
  
  The Bristol region has traditionally played host to a world-leading semiconductor design industry which continues to thrive today. The MSc in Advanced Microelectronic Systems Engineering has been designed to meet the needs of the UK strength in this industry Internationally, there is a shortfall in graduates with the qualifications and skills expected from professional semiconductor design engineers. We work closely with the National Microelectronics Institute and our industrial advisory board to keep the topics covered in this programme directly relevant to industry needs.