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Department of Computer Science Programme Catalogue 2018/9


USCM-AFM14: MComp(Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics

Leading to the award of MASTER OF COMPUTING IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Normal programme duration: 4 years


Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • USCM-AFB20: BSc (hons) Computer Science and Mathematics

Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required.

  

Possible exit awards for this programme:

  • : Diploma of Higher Education
  • : Certificate of Higher Education


Year 1

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM10251 Computing as a science and engineering discipline 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
MA10207 Analysis 1 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM10227 Principles of programming 1 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10209 Algebra 1A 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM10228 Principles of programming 2 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10210 Algebra 1B 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • .


Year 2

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Exemption: 55% OSA for progression instead of 60%.
  • Main assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 16% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM20257 Integrated group-based project 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM20217 Foundations of computation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM20255 Databases 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
MA20216 Algebra 2A 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA20218 Analysis 2A 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
  • Students wishing to take CM20220 in Semester 2 must choose CM20219 from this list; students wishing to take CM20252 in Semester 2 must choose CM20254
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM20219 Fundamentals of visual computing 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM20254 Data structures and algorithms 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM20253 Comparative programming languages 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
CM20256 Functional programming 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA20217 Algebra 2B 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA20219 Analysis 2B 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM20220 Fundamentals of machine learning 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM20252 Artificial intelligence 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • .


Year 3

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • This is the penultimate stage of the programme.
  • Main assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 34% towards the final award classification


  • Students must check the (pdf - link opens in new tab) when choosing units. To minimise timetable clashes, you should not choose more than one unit from each timeslot within the same semester.

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM30082 Individual project 24 credits       [equivalent to 48 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 3
Optional Units: Select 3 units from the following list:
  • Students must select either two CM units and one MA unit or two MA units and one CM unit from this list (you must take three CM and three MA units across the programme year).
  • Unit CM30070 from this list counts as either CM or MA.
: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM30070 Computer algebra 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM30075 Advanced computer graphics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM30078 Networking 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM30174 Intelligent agents 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM30225 Parallel computing 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA20222 Numerical analysis 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA30039 Differential geometry of curves & surfaces 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA30087 Optimisation methods of operational research 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA30237 Group theory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA30252 Advanced real analysis 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40238 Number theory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40254 Differential and geometric analysis 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 3
Optional Units: Select 3 units from the following list:
  • Students must select either two CM units and one MA unit or two MA units and one CM unit from this list (you must take three CM and three MA units across the programme year).
  • Units CM30073, CM30173 and CM30226 from this list counts as either CM or MA.
: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM30073 Advanced algorithms & complexity 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM30080 Computer vision 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM30173 Cryptography 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM30226 Logic and semantics of programming languages 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM30229 Intelligent control and cognitive systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM40179 Entrepreneurship 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA30055 Introduction to topology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA30231 Projective geometry 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40037 Galois theory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40050 Numerical optimisation and large-scale systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • .


Year 4

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 50% towards the final award classification


  • Students must check the (pdf - link opens in new tab) when choosing units. To minimise timetable clashes, you should not choose more than one unit from each timeslot within the same semester.

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
XX40211 Â鶹´«Ã½ project 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 24 credits from the following list:
  • Students must select at least two CM and at least two MA across this programme year.
  • Students who have previously taken CM30078 may not select CM50123 from this list.
  • Students who have previously taken CM30174 may not select CM50206 from this list.
  • Students choosing CM50244 or CM50248 should note the teaching structures of these units.
  • Units CM50264 and XX50215 must be taken together.
: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50123 Networking 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM50200 Mobile and pervasive systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM50206 Intelligent agents 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM50244 Computer animation and games I 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM50248 Visual understanding 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM50264 Machine learning 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
XX50215 Statistics for data science 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40040 Algebraic topology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40042 Measure theory & integration 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40238 Number theory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40254 Differential and geometric analysis 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM40179 Entrepreneurship 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 18 credits from the following list:
  • Students must select at least two CM units and at least two MA units from the options available in this programme year.
  • Students who have previously taken CM30173 may not select CM50210 from this list.
  • CM50210 may be counted as an MA unit.
  • You may only choose a MA3* unit if you have taken a MA4* unit during the previous year.
  • Students choosing CM50245 or CM50249 should note the teaching structure of these units
: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM40149 Collaborative systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM50150 Interactive communication design 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM50209 Security and integrity 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM50210 Cryptography 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM50245 Computer animation and games II 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
CM50249 Visual understanding 2 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
MA30055 Introduction to topology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA30231 Projective geometry 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40037 Galois theory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40050 Numerical optimisation and large-scale systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40057 Functional analysis 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40177 Scientific computing 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40203 Theory of partial differential equations 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • .