Entry requirementsEntry requirements You should possess a good Honours degree (minimum 2.1) with a substantial computer science component (at least half) or equivalent industrial experience. You should also have good programming skills for undertaking the practical elements of the programme.
Academic titleMSc Intelligent Imaging Systems (specialist)
Course descriptionMSc
One year full-time, two years part-time
Programme description
This MSc, built upon the research of our Vision and Interaction group, specialises in practical programming, statistical and signal-processing techniques for the development of intelligent vision and image analysis systems.
Intelligent imaging is a rapidly evolving field that includes security and surveillance applications, biometrics, computer and biological vision, pattern recognition, content-based image retrieval, 3D modelling, image compression, quality control and other applications of industrial and social interest.
This programme will teach you the skills needed to develop state-of-the-art algorithms for computer vision and image processing, advanced methods for pattern recognition and 3D reconstruction, and a range of signal-processing techniques. The emphasis is on teaching fundamental algorithms of wide applicability. You will also gain a range of transferable skills, including C++ programming, essential team and research skills, numerical and statistical techniques, and analytical and design skills. You will have hands-on experience developing a range of intelligent imaging applications.
You will be able to develop image-processing and computer vision systems for real world problems independently.
Programme outline
Core modules:
* C++ for Image Processing
* Computer Vision and Neural Networks
* Techniques in Computer Vision
* Research Methods (double module)
* MSc Project
Study options include:
* Advanced Database Systems and Technologies
* Advanced Program Design
* Algorithms and Complexity
* Computability
* Computational Genomics
* Design for Human Interaction
* Distributed Systems and Security
* Entrepreneurship in Information Technology
* Foundations of Information Retrieval
* Interactive Systems Design
* Multimedia Systems
* Software Risk Assessment
* The Semantic Web
* Special Topics in Information Retrieval
* Specification and Verification
* XML and Structured Information
Please note that module availability is subject to change.
Assessment
The Research Methods modules are assessed through coursework alone. All other taught modules are examined through a combination of coursework and written examinations taken in May/June. The MSc Project is assessed by written dissertation and an oral examination in September.