Masters & Doctoral

The Department of Computer Science offers a pure research MSc degree, for which the entire assessment is by thesis, and an MSc (Applied Computer Science) degree, by course work and short thesis.

Students work on an approved research topic, under the supervision of an experienced researcher, usually contributing towards an established project.  Some of the projects offered for this purpose are undertaken in conjunction with external corporations or institutions.   These projects are intended to increase the relevance to industry of the degree and usually require additional visits to the institution concerned. The research is written up as a thesis, which is examined by selected area specialists external to the University.

Duration
The residence period for the Master’s degree is a minimum of one full year, from February to January of the following year.  An MSc thesis typically takes between 18 to 24 months to complete.

Entrance requirements
The normal entrance requirement for an MSc candidate is an appropriate Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification.  In exceptional cases a BSc degree and a minimum of three years of relevant experience may be considered for acceptance.