Computer Science

We colourise computer science! Because computer science is one thing above all: highly versatile. For us, core computer science is just as much a part of it as the many different fields of application in which your skills are needed! In the Master's degree programme in computer science, you can deepen or expand your knowledge of advanced topics in core computer science and – if you wish – specialise in specific application areas. The programme is divided into:  a compulsory area (including Master's thesis) (min. 60 ECTS [European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System])  the compulsory elective area "Core Computer Science" (at least 18 ECTS)  the compulsory elective area "Specialisation" (at least 42 ECTS) Not to be missed: the compulsory area Advanced knowledge of software engineering and algorithms is essential for us when studying computer science. You will acquire this knowledge in two lectures of the same name with associated labs (6 ECTS each). An elective module allows you to complete courses in computer and data science according to your own interests (12 ECTS). The compulsory area is completed by a seminar on current topics in computer science (6 ECTS) and the Master's thesis module (30 ECTS). It all comes down to the core: the Core Computer Science elective area You must choose three modules (at least 18 ECTS) from 20 scheduled modules in the areas of theoretical computer science, computer engineering, practical computer science and applied computer science. Examples of modules are "Topics in Theoretical Computer Science", "Modern Machine Learning", "Advanced Explainable AI", "Embedded Systems", "Advanced Data Engineering", "Digital Image Processing – AI-based Approaches", "Post-Quantum Cryptography", etc. Whatever you want: the Specialisation elective area You can (but do not have to) specialise in one of four specialisations as part of your studies by completing modules amounting to at least 42 ECTS from one specialisation (following specified regulations). You can choose between the specialisations:     Core Computer Science     Bioinformatics     Human-Centred Computing     Information Systems In all specialisations, there is a compulsory elective area, so that you can also choose modules within a specialisation according to your interests. If you complete your Master's thesis project as part of your specialisation, we will highlight your specialisation on your Master's certificate. The choice of a specialisation is mandatory. Our courses You will mainly attend lectures with accompanying labs, seminars, and project seminars or internships. In lectures with accompanying labs, you will be taught knowledge and methods that you can apply yourself in the labs, through which you will acquire subject-specific skills through your own application. In the labs, exercises are usually offered as coursework, which may be compulsory or optional. The examination usually consists of a written or oral examination in which the acquired knowledge and the ability to apply methods are tested. Seminars enable you to independently explore a scientific field of computer science, to grasp the state of research on a current topic and to design, and to prepare and critically evaluate scientific presentations and texts. In these cases, a presentation on a selected topic is therefore planned as coursework, while the examination consists of a written paper. In all specialisations of the MSc Computer Science, (project) seminars are offered in which students (in teams) gain experience in applied research and independently carry out a research project in preparation for the final thesis. This research project includes a presentation of the planned project, and a project paper or its documentation is usually required as an examination. PDF Download