Take your expertise into an exciting and rewarding career solving real-world problems in the fields of computer science, data science, telecommunications, media technology, mobile and networks.
The demand for qualified experts in artificial intelligence is high; AI jobs are amongst the best paid in the industry, and a solid background in AI is highly desirable in many research disciplines.
Our specialist AI focussed programmes offer the training you need to pursue research or a career in games, robotics, vision, music, and language.
Queen Mary’s Game AI Research Group and IGGI Centre for Doctoral Training has an established network of over 80 games companies including Sony Interactive Entertainment, Creative Assembly, Bossa, and EA
Students will also benefit from our strong industry links specifically through our research collaborations, regular hosting of industry speakers at seminars and conferences, and engaging with industry events.
Recent graduates from across the School have gone on to positions such as:
In organisations such as:
Our innovative approach to teaching and our industry relevant techniques means that our data science programmes are designed for those who want to pursue a career as data scientists and engineers, highly skilled professionals who are able to combine state-of-the-art computer science techniques with modern methods of statistical analysis to derive valuable insight and produce high-tech, data-driven products and services.
Our teaching, coupled with multiple opportunities for extra-curricular activities and work experience, has enabled postgraduates to move into careers such as:
In companies including:
Our Computer Science programmes prepare you to become a well-rounded computer scientist equipped with both the knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue a career in many industries.
The demand for better products and commercial services drives the search for creative solutions using computing-based systems, and has established a critical dependence between computing and practically every industry and sector.
You will work with the most up-to-date technologies and many of our programmes fully meet the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional on this BCS, Chartered Institute for IT, accredited course.
The broad range of skills gained through programmes in this School, coupled with multiple opportunities for extra-curricular activities and work experience, has enabled postgraduates to move into roles such as:
At global companies and institutions including:
Our programmes in this field equip students with the key skills to design and engineer the next generation of connected devices and systems. You will also gain a solid understanding of AI-driven data analysis and learn how human interaction with IoT goes far beyond the internet. This programme has been specifically designed to meet the industry need for a new kind of IT specialist.
During the programme you'll work with the most up-to-date technologies - each topic is backed up by our world-leading research centres and groups, learn and apply new paradigms such as edge computing, 5G cellular networks and many-to-many protocols such as MQTT and interconnect new and existing devices as part of larger and more diverse systems.
In some programmes, you'll also fulfil the educational requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer, accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
The broad range of skills, coupled with extra-curricular activities and work experience, has enabled graduates to move into a wide variety of careers such as:
IoT use is increasing in every industry from smart cities to health, entertainment to telecoms. Examples include:
Our programmes that focus on electrical and electronic engineering are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to enter into a successful career in electronics-based industries.
During the programme, you will study with researchers who are world-leading in networks, antenna design and electromagnetics, computer vision and computer theory. Our outstanding industry connections mean that our teaching is highly relevant and up-to-date.
Our computing and information systems programmes are purposely designed to give you the practical experience necessary to enhance your employability. You will learn how to fully understand the potential of computing and information systems, and combine specialist technical skills with your current knowledge and experience.
The broad range of skills, coupled with multiple opportunities for extra-curricular activities and work experience, has enabled postgraduates to move into roles such as:
By undertaking our specialist programme in Sound and Music Computing, you'll develop new tools or products, like audio processors or instruments, and contribute to the expanding music and media technology sector.
During your studies, you'll align your passion for music with technology through two specialised streams: the AI and Music Data Science stream, focusing on music distribution and data analytics, and the Audio and Music Engineering stream, dedicated to crafting innovative music hardware.
You'll learn from leading experts at the Centre for Digital Music, actively involved in research, running highly successful spin-out companies, and collaborating with industry figures. You'll also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities equipping you with the knowledge and practical skills required for a career in media technology.
This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the design and software development process for music recording, analysis, and synthesis in diverse environments, such as home, studio, and live performances.
You will study how musical sound is processed by the mind and brain - crucial for developing creative tools and intuitive interfaces, as well as the creative production of new music. You will also be introduced to state-of-the-art methods for the analysis of music data.
The skills gained on our Sound and Music Computing programme has enabled our graduates to move into careers such as:
At companies including:
The advances in storing and processing visual data are behind exciting developments such as Google's autonomous vehicles, Facebook's image analysis technologies and car plate recognition systems.
You'll be taught by world-class researchers in the fields of multimedia analysis, vision-based surveillance, structure from motion and human motion analysis. This programme is designed to train engineers to work in the analysis and interpretation of images and video.
Your skills and knowledge will be valuable in all industries that require intelligent processing and interpretation of image and video. This includes multimedia indexing and retrieval (eg Google, Microsoft), motion capture (eg Vicon), media production (eg Sony, Technicolor, Disney), medical imaging, security, defence (eg Qinetiq) and robotics, as well as other industries that require good knowledge of machine learning, signal processing and programming.
A number of our academics have common research projects with industrial partners such as Disney, BBC, Technicolor and STMicroelectronics, and take on consultancy work within the industry.
You will also be ideally placed to pursue further research and PhD studies.
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