We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2026/27 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2025/26 courses.
The Department of 计算机科学 offers a challenging scheme of study that is invigorated by the research interests and expertise of our academics, and by our strong links with high-tech local industry.
With the exponential growth of data being produced and the rise of automation in the workplace, our courses aim to meet the high demand for skilled data scientists and Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialists. The UK government has identified AI and data as one of the ‘four grand challenges’ of global trends that will transform our future, making our graduates highly valued and sought-after.
Our excellent facilities include purpose-built computer labs with workstations that run both Windows and Linux operating systems, a wide range of software packages and further resources for project work. We also have a master’s project/study room, featuring dual monitor PCs, a seating area, and a screen for practising presentations.
Reading is at the centre of the Thames Valley on the M4 corridor, which is a major high-technology hub. Our ideal location provides many links with local industry and global companies. As a result of this, we have a particularly lively programme of both pure and applied research in a diverse range of topics. These include artificial intelligence, data science, big data analytics, machine learning, computational science and computer vision.
Come to Reading for your PhD or professional doctorate and join a talented and diverse community of fellow researchers working to improve lives across the globe.
MSc Data Science and Advanced Computing
Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 24 months
MSc Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 24 months
MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence for Business
Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 12-36 months
