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MRes

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  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
  • Subject Area Information
  • Career
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Overview

The MRes in Visual Computing prepares students for research careers in areas like computer graphics, vision, medical imaging, and scientific visualization. The program emphasizes self-motivated, advanced research and includes topic selection, research evaluation, and relevant coursework. Additional funding information is available on the Swansea University website.

Application Timeline

  1. October 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. April 29, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
EU£21,850N/A
International£21,850N/A
Wales£4,800N/A
Scotland£4,800N/A
England£4,800N/A
Northern Ireland£4,800N/A

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Language Requirements

Language requirements information is currently unavailable.

Modules

  • computer vision and pattern recognition

    Core
  • data visualisation

    Core
  • graphics processor programming

    Core

About

Program Purpose

The MRes in Visual Computing is designed to prepare students for research careers or specialized roles in the field of visual computing.

Research Areas

Key research areas include:

  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Vision
  • Medical Imaging
  • Scientific Visualisation

Program Structure

Students are expected to be self-motivated and engage in substantial individual study, focusing on curiosity-driven research at an advanced level. The program includes:

  • Selection of a dedicated research topic in consultation with a supervisor.
  • Evaluation of current research complemented by a personal research program.
  • Taught courses on relevant literature
...

Subject Area Information

Computer vision is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field within computer science that focuses on enabling machines to interpret and understand visual information from the world. This discipline combines elements of artificial intelligence, machine learning, image processing, and pattern recognition to develop systems that can analyze and make decisions based on visual data.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Computer Vision

  • 2. Image Processing

  • 3. Machine Learning for Computer Vision

  • 4. 3D Computer Vision

  • 5. Video Analysis and Understanding

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Image and Video Processing
  • Machine Learning
  • Programming
  • Mathematical Foundations
  • Problem-Solving

Career

A discipline in computer vision equips students with the technical skills and theoretical knowledge to develop sophisticated systems capable of interpreting and acting on visual information, opening doors to a wide range of innovative and impactful careers.

Potential Professions
  • Computer Vision Engineer

    Develop and implement algorithms for interpreting visual data in various applications.

  • Machine Learning Engineer

    Focus on creating models that can learn from and make predictions based on visual data.

  • Robotics Engineer

    Design and develop vision systems for robots to navigate and interact with their environment.

  • Research Scientist

    Conduct cutting-edge research in computer vision and publish findings in academic journals.

  • Software Developer

    Create software applications that utilize computer vision technologies for industries like healthcare, automotive, and security.

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