Masters Degrees in Southampton, United Kingdom

Course Summary

This research led MSc incorporates traditional and state-of-the-art aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, through a contemporary approach which covers the fundamental aspects of traditional symbolic and sub-symbolic aspects.

Modules

Semester one: Intelligent Agents; Machine Learning; Foundations of Artificial Intelligence; Computer Vision; Robotic Systems; Evolution of Complexity

Semester two: Advanced Computer Vision; Biological Inspired Robotics; Advanced Machine Learning; Advanced Intelligent Agents; Computational Biology; Computational Finance; Image Processing; Semantic Web Technologies; Simulation Modelling for Computer Science; Biometrics.

Plus three month independent research project culminating in a dissertation

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Electronic technologies are now being applied to bio-molecular and biomedical research and the electronics industry is moving towards healthcare applications, e.g. Google Life Sciences and Panasonic Healthcare. Examples include microfluidic units mounted on mobile phones for point-of-care medical diagnostics. Learn how modern micro- and nanofabrication methods can be used to develop these biodevices and position yourself at this exciting new interface between electronic engineering and the life sciences.

Modules

Semester one: Microfabrication; Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip; Bionanotechnology; Nanoelectronic Devices; Introduction to MEMS
Semester two: Nanofabrication and Microscopy; Biosensors; Biotechnology and Therapeutics; Molecular Recognition; Green Electronics; MEMS Sensors and Actuators; Practical Application of MEMS; Medical Electrical and Electronic Technologies; Photonics
Plus three-month independent research project culminating in a dissertation

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Course Summary

Computer science drives the fundamental technologies of today’s connected world. Suited to candidates with significant programming experience, this umbrella programme covers the foundations of a range of specialisms as well as providing the opportunity to deepen your understanding of one or more of these areas through a range of optional modules.

Modules

Semester one: Computer Networks; Computer Vision; Designing Usable and Accessible Technologies; Evolution of Complexity; Foundations of Artificial Intelligence; Foundations of Cyber Security; Foundations of Data Science; Foundations of Web Science; Implementing Cyber Security; Intelligent Agents; Machine Learning; Robotic Systems; Software Engineering and Cyber Security; Software Modelling Tools and Techniques for Critical Systems; Software Project Management and Development; Topics in Computer Science; Web Development

Semester two: Advanced Computer Networks; Advanced Computer Vision; Advanced Databases; Advanced Intelligent Agents; Advanced Machine Learning; Automated Code Generation; Automated Software Verification; Biological Inspired Robotics; Biometrics; Computational Biology; Computational Finance; Cryptography; Data Mining; Data Visualisation; E-Business Strategy; Further Web Science; Game Design and Development; Image Processing; Open Data Innovation; Secure Systems; Semantic Web Technologies; Simulation Modelling for Computer Science; The Science of Online Social Networks

Plus three month independent research project culminating in a dissertation

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There is currently a worldwide shortage of skilled practitioners in cyber security. Our MSc is specifically designed to give students a well-rounded, multidisciplinary view of the subject area, embracing not only the technical subjects, but also aspects of criminology, risk management, law and social sciences. The programme has been awarded provisional certification against the ‘GCHQ Certified Master’s degree in General Cyber Security’ standard.

Modules

Semester one: Foundations of Cyber Security;
Implementing Cyber Security; The Management of Corporate Security; Corporate Risk Management Processes; Criminal Behaviour – Applied Perspectives; Machine Learning; Interdisciplinary Thinking.

Semester two: Cybercrime, Insecurity and the Dark Web; Secure Systems; Cryptography; Project Risk Management; Biometrics; Data Mining.
Plus three-month independent research project culminating in a dissertation.

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This programme prepares you to become a proficient data scientist, developing your specialist knowledge in subjects that are crucial for mastering the vast and ever-complex information landscape that is characteristic of modern, digitally empowered organisations. You will gain advanced knowledge in areas such as data mining, machine learning, and data visualisation, including state of the art techniques, programming toolkit, and industrial and societal application scenarios.

Modules

Semester one: Machine Learning; Foundations of Data Science; Cloud Application Development; Foundations of Artificial Intelligence; Evolution of Complexity; Intelligent Agents; Foundations of Web Science

Semester two: Data Visualization; Data Mining; Advanced Databases; Advanced Intelligent Agents; Advanced Machine Learning; Computational Finance; Open Data Innovation; Semantic Web Technologies; Simulation Modelling for Computer Science; The Science of Online Social Networks

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This course extends the student's skills to include therapeutic work with complex cases and clinically relevant research; it is run in collaboration with the Hampshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Modules

Cognitive theory and therapy; complex cases and personality disorders; severe mental illness and psychosis; practical work experience with people affected by complex difficulties (particularly personality disorders and psychosis).

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This course provides a professional qualification and confers eligibility for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status, enabling students to work within the NHS; students are funded, via employment, as trainee clinical psychologists with the NHS for the 3 years of training; the clinical component of the course reflects BPS requirements for core skills and competences; NHS clinical placement work covers the whole age range and level of severity of presentation.

Modules

Adult lifespan 1, including introductory skills; adult lifespan 2, advanced skills; children and adolescents; clinical research; introduction to CBT; learning disability; research and research training; plus NHS experience within adult clinical services (including older adults); child and adolescent learning disability and specialist services (eg psychosis, specialist psychotherapies, eating disorders, neuropsychology).

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This course is suitable for those who are experienced health and social care practitioners and wish to pursue high-level careers in clinical practice, and to lead innovative, evidence-based practice.

From day one of this interprofessional programme, you will be working alongside research supervisors who will give you the skills and experience to succeed. Ultimately, this study option will equip you with everything you need to assume high-level leadership and strategic healthcare roles anywhere in the world.

The programme comprises both a modular taught component and a major piece of clinically focused research leading to submission of a thesis and viva. You will be invited to nominate a senior colleague to fulfil the role of a practice mentor, who will offer you critical advice.
This programme is run in conjunction with the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR), which has a world-class reputation for using technology to improve quality of life.

Modules: Designing, Implementing & Communicating Research; Diagnostic Assessment and Decision Making; Governance in Action; Decision Making (The Essence of Decision Making); Leading Innovative Services for Quality Improvement - Health Outcomes/Experience; People, Politics, Practice: Contextualising Health Care Research; Research Thesis.

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The applications of embedded systems can be found in all sectors of the economy: consumer electronics, car industry, media and process industries and also banking and commerce. This course will equip you with the key skills required to design embedded systems. This includes hardware design and verification, real-time computing, embedded processors with extensive practical use of cutting-edge and industry-standard tools and methods. You will be taken through the embedded system design process, from concept to implementation and testing.

Modules

Semester one: Real-Time Computing and Embedded Systems; Digital System Design; System on Chip Design Techniques; Digital Coding and Transmission; Signal Processing

Semester two: Project Preparation, Embedded Processors; Formal Design of Systems; Personal Multimedia Communications; Advanced Systems and Signal Processing; Cryptography

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Course Summary

This new course considers aspects of sustainable energy generation as well the issues concerned with bulk electrical energy transport to the ultimate user. In order to design and develop our future energy networks, we need knowledge and understanding of the current infrastructure, and therefore this course will provide a solid grounding in generation, transmission and distribution engineering in addition to considering the wider issues of energy, renewable generation and sustainability.

The course is particularly relevant for students considering a career in the electrical power industry. It is designed to meet a growing specific industrial need – the development of future power engineers capable of meeting the challenge of providing secure sustainable energy to consumers in the mot efficient and cost-effective way possible.

Modules

Semester one: Power Systems Analysis; Power Generation - Technology and Impact on Society; Transmission and Distribution; Fundamental Principles of Energy

Semester two: Advanced Electrical Materials; High Voltage Insulation Systems; Power Electronics for DC Transmission; Mechanical Power Transmission / Vibrations; Green Electronics; Nuclear Energy Technology; Renewable Energy from Environmental Flows; Bioenergy; Energy Resources and the Environment

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Summary

Our Engineering Doctorate (EngD) will provide you with the technical, business and personal development required to become one of the senior technical managers of the future.

The Southampton EngD in Engineering and the Environment combines advanced technical and management training with PhD level research in collaboration with an industry partner/sponsor.

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Course Summary

EMECS is a two-year programme run with Kaiserslautern University and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology at Trondheim. Students benefit from the University of Southampton’s expertise in system-on-chip and electronics, Trondheim’s knowledge of electronics and communications and Kaiserslautern’s strong track record in embedded systems. EMECS covers the fundamentals of embedded computing systems and offers an equivalent education in the three institutions. The elective part of the programme reflects the profiles of the participating partner universities. You will also write a masters thesis. Key facts additional information: (120 ECTS credits) pursued at two of the three participating institutions students spend one year at each of their selected universities and receive a joint degree from the respective institutions; language of instruction is English.

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Debate in big cases against a law breaking company or defend the rights of smaller businesses with the LLM Corporate and Commercial Law degree. Study and analyse insurance law, while examining the principles of secured transactions.
Win cases with your enhanced legal reasoning and writing skills. The LLM Corporate and Commercial Law degree will give you the grounding to start building a successful legal career in the global trade environment.

Modules

Carriage by Air; Carriage of Goods by Sea; Online Intellectual Property Enforcement (half option); Global Copyright and Trade Mark Law & Policy (half option); Digital Identity (half option); Ship Finance (half option); Internet Intermediaries & Data Protection Law (half option); The Law of Ship Sale & Purchase (half option); Commercial Conflicts of Laws and International Litigation; Commercial Secured Financing; Intellectual Property Law and Theory; Corporate Governance of Boards (half option); Corporate Governance – Shareholders’ Rights (half option); EU Competition Law; Insurance Law; International and Comparative Competition Law; International Commercial Arbitration; International Marine and European Environmental (Liability) Law; International Trade Law; IT Law and Public Policy; Marine Insurance; Commercial Secured Financing (half option); Advanced Secured Transactions (half option); World Trade Organization Law and Regional Economic Integration.

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As the digital world is evolving so is the need for legal protection. The Master of Information Technology and Commerce Law degree brings together the all-important aspects of commercial law with the ever-increasing impact of information technology law.
An important specialism, this course provides graduates with an invaluable skillset that could see them indispensable to business in the modern ecommerce market. If you are passionate about law and fair trade, this is the perfect route for your legal career.

Modules

Commercial Conflicts of Laws and International Litigation; Online Intellectual Property Enforcement (half option); Global Copyright and Trade Mark Law & Policy (half option); Digital Identity (half option) Ship Finance (half option); Internet Intermediaries & Data Protection Law (half option); The Law of Ship Sale & Purchase (half option); Web Applications (half module); Data Analytics (half module); Text Mining & Social Network Analytics (quarter option); Web Analytics (quarter option); Retailing in the digital Age (half option); Intellectual Property Law and Theory; Corporate Governance of Boards (half option); Corporate Governance – Shareholders’ Rights (half option); EU Competition Law; Insurance Law; International and Comparative Competition Law; International Commercial Arbitration; International Trade Law; World Trade Organization and Regional Economic Integration; Intellectual Property Law and Theory.

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Insurance law is a topic of major importance to private individuals and the commercial sector alike, but is researched or taught at only a very small number of universities in the UK and other common law jurisdictions. Study under the highest calibre of lecturers when you take the LLM Insurance Law degree at Southampton. Apply for this masters degree and career opportunities could include; solicitor, barrister, insurance broking, insurance underwriting or claims management.

Modules

Compulsory modules: Insurance Law; Marine Insurance

Optional modules: Admiralty Law; Carriage of Goods by Sea; Carriage by Air;
Commercial Conflict of Laws and International Litigation; Online intellectual property enforcement (half option); Global copyright and trade mark law & policy (half option); Digital identity (half option); Ship finance (half option); Internet intermediaries & data protection law (half option); The law of ship sale & purchase (half option); World trade organisation law & regional economic integration;
Commercial Secured Financing (half option); Advanced Secured Transactions (half option); Intellectual Property Law and Theory; Corporate Governance of Boards (half option); Corporate Governance – Shareholders’ Rights (half option); EU Competition Law; Law of the Marine Environment; International and Comparative Competition Law; International Commercial Arbitration; International
Law of the Sea; International Protection of Human Rights; Fundamentals of Public International Law (half option); Dispute Settlements in International Law (half option); IT Law and Public Policy; International Trade Law; International Marine and European Environmental (Liability) Law; World Trade Organization and Regional Economic Integration

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