入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求：Normally at least a good second class honours BSc degree or qualification of equivalent standard recognised by the University in a subject with a substantial element of Computing.
英语要求：IELTS 6.0
学费 Tuition Fee： 2011/2012 £13,750
课程特征 Course Features：
The field of algorithms is today an extremely important enabling technology. Web search-engines, routing in the internet, genome analysis, cryptography and image analysis are just a few examples of applications that depend critically on suitable choices of algorithms and data structures. The focus of this MSc is on the design, analysis and engineering of algorithms, covering their use for modelling real-world problems.
课程内容 Course Content ：
Core modules
•Algorithms for Bioinformatics
•C++ Programming and Advanced Algorithm Design
•Discrete Event Systems
•Game Theory in Computer Science
•Networking and Distributed Computing
•Personal and Group Skills
Option modules are chosen from the following list:
•Advanced System Design
•Advanced Web Technologies
•Algorithms for Bioinformatics
•C++ Programming and Advanced Algorithm Design
•Discrete Event Systems
•Domain Specific Languages
•Financial Information Systems
•Game Theory in Computer Science
•Generative Development
•Networking and Distributed Computing
•Semantic Web
•Service-Oriented Architectures
•Software Process Engineering
•Software Reliability
•System Re-engineering
At most two of the following modules can be taken:
•Analysis and Design of Algorithms*
•Applied Numerical Mathematics*
•Communication and Concurrency*
•Compression Methods for Multimedia*
•Cryptography and Information Security*
•Distribution Systems and Applications*
•Financial Mathematics*
•Operations Research*
•Programming Secure and Distributed Systems*
•Wavelets and Signal Processing*
•Web Technologies*
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
Teaching is by a variety of methods including lectures, seminars, selfpaced learning and practicals. Assessment of taught modules is by coursework and examination. Coursework consists of a mixture of computer-based practicals, essays and small group projects. The compulsory Personal and Group Skills module combines attendance of seminars, group discussions and collective essay writing on topics selected for the seminars, as well as attendance at a series of workshops on transferable skills and career planning. The project is assessed separately.