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Department of Computer Science Programme Catalogue 2023/4


TSCM-AFM39: MSc Computer Science

Route: MSc Computer Science


Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE


Mode of Attendance: Full-time

[Page last updated: 27 October 2023]


Key Information
Applicable assessment regulations:
 NFAAR-PGT - https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/nfaar-pgt-and-appendices/
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
 None
DACS and exit awards:
 TSCM-AFL39: PG Dip Computer Science
TSCM-AFC39: PG Cert Computer Science
Programme progression requirement:
 50%
Total taught and dissertation/project credits:
 Taught credits: 60; Project credits: 30

Please consult your course handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Year 1

Semester 1: Taught Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50258 Principles of programming 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50109 Software engineering 12 Credits
CM50259 Databases 3 Credits
CM50260 Foundations of computation 6 Credits
CM50261 Research seminar 3 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50175 Research project preparation 6 Credits
CM50262 Functional programming 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 units from the following list:
Options should be chosen in consultation with the Director of Studies
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM40179 Entrepreneurship 6 Credits
CM50200 Mobile and pervasive systems 6 Credits
CM50205 Theory of human computer interaction 6 Credits
CM50210 Cryptography 6 Credits
CM50263 Artificial intelligence 6 Credits
CM50270 Reinforcement learning 6 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50170 Dissertation 30 Credits

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course 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.
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