Computing and Technology

Our AI course equips graduates with advanced expertise in machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and AI ethics. Combining cutting-edge theory with practical application, the course develops critical thinking, research, and professional skills, preparing students to lead in the rapidly evolving AI industry.

You will study a range of important topics in Artificial Intelligence, providing you with an understanding of its uses and applications across a variety of real-world problem domains.

The course has a focus on computer vision, natural language processing, search and complexity, machine learning, reasoning, and ethical and governance issues related to AI.

All taught modules are aligned with the School’s research, meaning you will learn from leading experts working on cutting-edge AI solutions.

Find out more: MSc Artificial Intelligence 

With a focus on Big Data, this course looks at traditional and unconventional data management and explores the following:

• Acquisition
• Storage
• Warehousing
• Analytics
• Visualisation tools and techniques.

You will put your new skills into practice in RGU’s state-of-the-art facilities.

Find out more: MSc Data Science

Cyber Security is a fast-paced and ever-changing field in which to specialise. This degree will teach you how to design and maintain secure information systems and networks. You will also gain the knowledge and skills to prevent, protect and minimise cyber security threats and incidents.

Find out more: MSc Cyber Security

This specialist computing degree provides training in the following:

• Software development tools and techniques
• IT service management
• Geoscience, including renewable energy.

You can join this course with a degree in any technical subject.

Find out more: MSc IT for the Energy Industry

This degree will provide the core knowledge and skills required to work within the IT industry. If you are a non-computing graduate who would like to pursue a career in IT, this course will extend and enhance your existing skills and knowledge using software development tools and techniques.

Find out more: MSc Information Technology

If you are a non-computing graduate, this degree will help you develop the specialist skills needed to pursue an exciting career in IT, with a specialism in business intelligence. There are nine IT labs in the School of Computing, and this is where you will put your skills into practice.

Find out more: MSc Information Technology with Business Intelligence

Whether or not you are a computing graduate, this course teaches the core computing and cyber security knowledge and skills needed to work within a technical IT environment. The School of Computing has its own Cyber Security Lab – a dedicated space for networking, equipped with specialised kit.

Find out more: MSc Information Technology with Cyber Security

This MSc Robotics course is an interdisciplinary course in the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology. The vision of our MSc Robotics course is to develop highly employable experts in robotics, autonomous system and AI technologies, who can lead the future advancements in the domain.

The main highlight of this MSc course is a project-based learning approach developed by our expert academics to enhance the integration of our engineers into the industry of the future. The course will provide graduates with practical experience as it incorporates practical activities, site visits, case study learning, and industry guest lectures. There will be an opportunity for completing the final project with industry. Final projects will also be supported by our school research groups working in various interdisciplinary areas, thus providing graduates with research skills as well.

Find out more: MSc Robotics

The unique MSc Business Analytics degree from Robert Gordon University will prepare you to work with and analyse data effectively to inform business decisions and processes. You will learn to design, commission, manage and deliver data projects and develop the skills and knowledge required to access, analyse and visualise data for business applications.

The MSc Business Analytics course is designed in response to a recognised shortfall of managers and employees with data analysis skills and knowledge. This shortfall is growing during a period where companies are increasingly looking to data sources to inform decision-making, gain competitive advantage and increase productivity.

The course brings together a community of data professionals and academics to bridge this skills gap and will provide you with necessary knowledge and tools for a successful career.

Find out more: MSc Business Analytics

This course information relates to students progressing to:
– School of Computing, Engineering and Technology
– Aberdeen Business School
– School of Law and Social Sciences
– Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment
– School of Health
– School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health

RGU’s Computing degrees are accredited by the following professional bodies:

• The British Computer Society – the Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional
• The National Cyber Security Centre – part of the UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)