MSc Imaging, Vision and High Performance Computing

The MSc in Imaging, Vision and High-Performance Computing provides advanced training in computer vision, imaging science and large-scale computational techniques. It suits students from computing, engineering, physics or mathematics who want to specialise in vision algorithms, deep learning for imaging, and high-performance or parallel computing.

Curriculum Structure (Full-time, 1 Year)

Year of Study

Students begin with modules such as Foundations of Learning and Computer Vision, Optimisation and Deep Learning for Imaging and Vision I, and Threaded Programming, where they learn core vision algorithms, imaging principles and the basics of parallel programming. They also study HPC Architectures and Message-Passing Programming, gaining experience in designing programs that run efficiently on high-performance machines.

In the next stage, students deepen their expertise through Graph Methods for Imaging and Vision, Optimisation and Deep Learning for Imaging and Vision II, Performance Programming, and Advanced Parallel Techniques. These modules train them to design scalable algorithms, apply deep learning to complex imaging tasks and optimise code across large computing systems.

The programme concludes with a Research Dissertation, where students integrate computer vision, imaging, machine learning and high-performance computing to develop a substantial applied or research-oriented project.

Focus areas: “Computer vision, imaging science, deep learning for imaging, graph-based vision methods, parallel computing, HPC system optimisation, applied research project”

Learning outcomes: “Develop vision and imaging algorithms; apply deep learning techniques; write efficient parallel and distributed programs; analyse and optimise performance; process large-scale imaging datasets; complete a research project combining vision and HPC.”

Professional alignment (accreditation): Designed to meet industry and research expectations for roles requiring combined expertise in imaging, AI and high-performance computing.

Reputation (employability rankings): Delivered by two research-intensive universities known for excellence in computing and engineering, the programme positions graduates strongly for careers in computer vision engineering, imaging research, HPC development and AI-driven computational science.