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Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
This MSc Computer Science looks at issues that are important in our society, including intellectual property, digital surveillance, data privacy and ethical issues in computing. You can study the degree without having any prior knowledge in computer science. If you do not meet the entry requirements to join the MSc or PGDip, you can progress to these awards if you successfully complete the PGCert, which has more flexible entry requirements.
The MSc has been developed by Birkbeck’s highly regarded computing department. The Department of Computer Science at Birkbeck was one of the first computing departments established in the UK and a world-class centre of expertise in algorithms, data analytics, data management, experimental data science, knowledge representation, and programme verification.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
This MSc Computer Science looks at issues that are important in our society, including intellectual property, digital surveillance, data privacy and ethical issues in computing. You can study the degree without having any prior knowledge in computer science. If you do not meet the entry requirements to join the MSc or PGDip, you can progress to these awards if you successfully complete the PGCert, which has more flexible entry requirements.
The MSc has been developed by Birkbeck’s highly regarded computing department. The Department of Computer Science at Birkbeck was one of the first computing departments established in the UK and a world-class centre of expertise in algorithms, data analytics, data management, experimental data science, knowledge representation, and programme verification.
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