MRes Computing at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

The MRes Computing is a research-intensive postgraduate programme designed to equip students with advanced methodological skills and expertise in emerging computational fields. Through rigorous training in computational research methods, research design, and emerging technologies, you will develop the ability to conduct independent inquiry, apply methodological rigor, and gain hands-on research experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Computing | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: September 2027, January 2028 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MRes in Computing enables you to tailor your research pathway by combining two specialist taught modules, which can be selected from specialised tracks (aligned with AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or Human-Computer Interaction). Modules include Research Methods and Project Management, Masters by Research (MRes) Thesis, Machine Learning, Data Visualisation, Data Mining, Advanced Databases, Database Design & Development, Semantic Web and Knowledge Engineering.

Career pathways

The MRes Computing programme is meticulously designed to develop a suite of advanced, career-enhancing skills that are highly sought by employers in academia and industry alike. Through rigorous training in research methodologies, students gain expertise in literature review, data collection, statistical analysis, and critical synthesis—skills directly transferable to roles in R&D, consulting, and technical leadership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 UK degree or international equivalent in any Computing subject area. Alternatively, any degree field would be acceptable if the candidate had work experience which would yield the equivalent broad computing knowledge and experience to an undergraduate computing degree. You are also required to provide a written personal statement and a project proposal, stating your preferred area of interest in either: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Big Data Analytics, or Human Computer Interaction; please see project proposal guidance below for further details. The project proposal should be no more than one side of A4 and outline what you want to explore in your research project and why. Please note: we are unable to consider any applications submitted without a personal statement and project proposal.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,400 a year (2026/27). full-time, 12 months; annual tuition for the first year of study; 2027/28 fee to be confirmed, figure is for 2026/27 entry Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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