Masters by Research in Computing at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

The Masters by Research in Computing is a one-year full-time research degree in which students critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic. It combines the equivalent of up to one semester of taught research training with a major research project, examined by thesis and viva. Students join a research group within the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Department: Computing | Duration: 1 year full time; minimum 2 years part time | Intake: June, September, January (page lists June 2025 to September 2026 starts) | Study mode: full-time or part-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research training plus an individual research project, with supervision in groups such as Dependable Systems Engineering (formal methods, cloud and web systems, data mining, cyber security) and Intelligent Systems Engineering (robotics, computer vision, augmented reality, machine learning).

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should hold a 1st or Upper Second Class Degree (or recognised equivalent qualification). Appropriate applications will be considered from outstanding candidates with substantial prior experience at an appropriate level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,338 a year (2026/27). Full time, first year; fees rise in later years Source

International applicants: GBP 18,500 a year (2026/27). Full time, first year; fees rise in later years Source

Intake: June, September, January (page lists June 2025 to September 2026 starts)

Duration: 1 year full time; minimum 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/research/computing#apply

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