Research Project Master Computer Science - Part B

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
COMP 5056
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Course ID
203327
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
30
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The project is an advanced research project conducted individually under the guidance of an academic supervisor. It continues over two semesters and gives students the chance to investigate and contribute to an area at the cutting edge of computer science. Project topics vary from year to year depending on staff availability and research focus.

Course learning outcomes

  • Gain exposure to research in an area of computer science.
  • Learn to interpret and assess literature related to a current area of research.
  • Learn how to experiment with algorithms whose properties are not known in advance.
  • Learn to implement complex software at the state of the art in computer science.
  • Learn to present work to an audience, both in written form and orally.
  • Learn to work and plan independently

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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