Frequently Asked Questions

Can I visit the Department?

Yes, during our Postgraduate Taught Open Day. This gives you an opportunity to meet students and staff and to see our facilities. A tour of the campus, guided by present students, gives you the chance to discuss our degrees and get a student’s view of the University and the Department.

I missed the open day, can I still visit the Department?

Yes, please contact postgraduate taught enquiries to arrange an individual visit.

What is the difference between a specialist and conversion Masters?

Specialist Masters advance the knowledge of the discipline beyond Bachelor's level, and thus have a pre-requisite of a BSc Computer Science or equivalent (2.2 or higher).   Conversion Masters are designed to provide a pathway for non scientists into the field of computing.

What support would I receive?

All taught postgraduate students are allocated a supervisor, with whom you will meet on a regular basis.  Once you proceed to semester 3, you will also be allocated a project supervisor.

The Graduate School provides additional support to all postgraduate students throughout the University.

Can I do any of the degrees on a part-time basis?

At present, we do not offer any of our Postgraduate Taught degree programmes on a part-time basis. There are no plans to offer this option in the future.

I cannot make it to the campus on a regular basis. Are there options for me?

We do not offer distance learning or online options for our Postgraduate Taught degree programmes.

I have more questions. What do I do?

If you have a general question about postgraduate study that is not covered by the text above, please contact  postgraduate taught enquiries or visit our community site WhereWouldYouThink for further information and assistance.