Computer Science
Digital Imaging, Computer Graphics and Vision MSc/Diploma
MSc: 1 year full-time Diploma: 7 months full-time Both may be taken part-time
Building upon the research strengths within the department of Computer Science, the mix of topics chosen for this new programme gives it a distinctive flavour.
In particular, the union of Computer Graphics, Visualisation and Digital Image Processing, seen from the point of view of software algorithms, design and implementation produces what we believe to be a unique combination of topics.
The specialist modules that are unique to this programme are supported by staff from our Vision, Imaging and Autonomous Systems Division and from the Theoretical Computer Science Research Division.
Students entering the programme will already have a high degree of knowledge of computer systems and their operation, and will be able to make use of such facilities.
This is a specialist programme and students will need to develop their research abilities and will, as a result, be able to organise their time and work patterns to accommodate such tasks. Where coursework is of a group participation nature, students will learn how to maximise the effectiveness of group relationships.
Opportunities exist for students to practise their communications skills, both written and verbal, as they present the results of subject-specific investigations to their peers. The project is a further opportunity for students to develop their written and other communication skills.
Compulsory Modules
Taught Semesters
- Java and the Internet
- Fundamentals of Multimedia
- Modelling and Simulation
- Digital Imaging
- Research Methods and Project Preparation
- Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues of IT
- Computer Vision
- Computer Graphics and Animation
Summer
- Computing Project
Entry Qualification*
Minimum lower second class honours degree or equivalent qualification in a subject with a substantial element of computing.
Assessment
Taught modules, with a total modular weight of 120 credits, assessed by coursework and examination. Project 60 credits.
Selection
Based on application form, CV and confidential reports of named referees. In certain cases candidates are invited for interview.
Sponsorships and Scholarships
The Department awards University Scholarships to a number of highly qualified International students. External funding may also be available.
Module Delivery
Full-time MSc programmes are of 12 months duration. Modules are based over two 15 week semesters, and the rest of the 12 months is spent on a University- or industry-based project. The intensive 2-3 week teaching for part-time students may appeal to local students or those in employment who do not wish to stay on campus.
Students are recommended to complete the programme in as short a time as possible (up to seven years available for MSc if necessary), to maintain the relevance of previous study. Modules listed are correct at the time of publication. We are constantly reviewing content and so modules may change. Applicants are strongly advised to consult our website www.cs.lboro.ac.uk for further information.
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