University of Nottingham
School of Computer Science

The School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham occupies a central position on the University's Jubilee Campus, which is a great place to work. It is set around its own lake with modern student accommodation, library and sports facilities and the Computer Science terminal rooms, and circulation areas, are equipped with both wired and wireless network access.  The prestigious, purpose-designed building provides the latest facilities for research into virtual reality and multimedia computing environments, as well as advanced teaching facilities and high-speed networking. The School has been established within the University for more than 20 years and embraces both Computer Science and the Informatics Institute of Information Technology.

Ranked in the top 10 per cent of UK Institutions in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). All the research activity in the School was considered of international quality, with 80 per cent of it rated as world class/internationally leading. We offer an exciting range of degree courses allowing specialisation in the cutting-edge research areas pursued by our members of staff.

The School's research is centered around the following groups:

• Automated Scheduling, Optimisation and Planning
• Foundations of Programming (consists of Algorithmic Problem Solving, The Functional Programming Laboratory, Agents Laboratory)
• Intelligent Modelling and Analysis
• Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex Systems
• Mixed Reality Lab

Postgraduate taught studies

The School's Masters programmes are continually expanding in response to changes in society and the need to integrate latest research findings.

We also take into account the views of our students and employers of our graduates, both of which play a vital role in helping us to enhance postgraduate teaching and learning.

Why Study Computer Science?

The school offers a network of services to develop our postgraduates' skills and boost their future prospects.
Computer Science delivers amazing opportunities from a wide range of academic and extensive programmes to meet your long-term expectations, whether it be open career options, high salaries, or challenges.

Postgraduate Taught Courses

The School of Computer Science offers an exciting portfolio of one-year full-time or 2-4 year part-time taught postgraduate Masters courses (some of which are offered jointly with other schools) to provide appropriate courses for students with a wide range of backgrounds and career aspirations.

• MSc in Advanced Computing Science (G403) is a preparation for leading roles in advanced applications of computing science, in particular in areas of research and development. Graduates will acquire advanced programming skills backed up by an in-depth knowledge of the mathematical foundations of computing. This will enable them to take responsibility for the design and development of software to the highest requirements of reliability and efficiency.
• MSc in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship (G402) is principally aimed at students from a computer science or related background.  It will allow students to enhance their professional practice in such areas as software engineering as well as providing in-depth study in areas related to the commercialisation of computing and IT. The course gives students the skills needed to create new business opportunities in computing.
• MSc in Digital Economy (G592) will provide you with a solid grounding in ubiquitous computing technologies and an understanding of the human and business innovation aspects of the Digital Economy. This will prepare you for a career in an industrial, commercial or research environment.
• MSc in Information Technology (G507) is a well established course that provides an in-depth technical overview of IT, and offers training to prepare graduates for a wide range of careers as technologists in the IT and telecommunications sector.  This course is intended for scientists and engineers who do not generally have a background in Computer Science or IT.
• MSc in the Management of Information Technology (G565) is focused upon the applications of IT in business and industry.  This course provides an understanding, at a working level, of the technical, organisational and economic issues involved in the management of IT resources and is focused upon preparing graduates for careers in IT management.  This course is available to students with a good first degree in any subject - some of whom have a background in Computer Science or IT, although this is not essential.
• MSc Interactive Systems Design website.
• MSc in Scientific Computation (G900)  offers a choice of six different courses to suit a wide variety of backgrounds.  Each course will offer a solid grounding in scientific computation which will prepare students for either a career in industry or research, in an area where computational techniques play a significant role. The course is managed by the School of Mathematical Sciences.

Postgraduate research

An active programme of research is under way within the School of Computer Science. Research can lead to the degrees of MPhil or PhD by full-time or part-time study and a small number of EPSRC awards are available for suitably qualified candidates.

Contact Details
School of Computer Science
University of Nottingham
Jubilee Campus
Wollaton Road
Nottingham, NG8 1BB

Tel: +44 (0) 115 951 4251
Fax: +44 (0) 115 951 4254
Email: csit-enquiries@cs.nott.ac.uk
Web: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ComputerScience