The course shall be offered in areas of study in which the Faculty can offer expert guidance and supervision and subject to the availability of resources as determined by the Departments of Intelligent Computer Systems. Students are required to write a dissertation based on work of an advanced or original nature carried out by them. The dissertation will include the students` findings and conclusions presented in a scholarly manner. Applicants interested in pursuing an M.Sc. by Research with the Department of Intelligent Computer Systems are to consult with academic staff members of the department before submitting their application in order to agree upon a research proposal. Applications received without such a proposal will not be accepted. If required this process may be coordinated by contacting the Head of Department.

The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of one of the following qualifications: (a) a Bachelor degree with a strong ICT component obtained with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and comprising 180 ECTS credits or more or (b) a Bachelor degree with a strong ICT component obtained with at least Second Class Honours and comprising 180 ECTS credits, together with a Postgraduate Diploma in an ICT related discipline or (c) the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – B.Eng.(Hons) - with at least Second Class Honours in an ICT related area of study. The admission of applicants may be made conditional on the results of an interview conducted for the purpose. Interviews, when necessary, shall be conducted by a board composed of at least three members.