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Four-year iPhD training with MINDS CDT

The new Centre for Doctoral Training in Machine Intelligence for Nano-Electronic Devices and Systems (MINDS) is offering a four-year integrated PhD training programme. Join the next generation of technology pioneers who will have the skills, assets and network to innovate at the Artificial Intelligence and Electronics interface.

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Published: 21 February 2019
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(L-R) Professors Themis Prodromakis and Tim Norman

The University of Southampton is set to spearhead the next generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovators as part of a £100m investment from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

The new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Machine Intelligence for Nano-electronic Devices and Systems (MINDS) will draw upon complementary expertise from within the School of Electronics and Computer Science and the Zepler Institute for Photonics and Nanoelectronics.

MINDS CDT, one of 16 new Centres announced under the latest round of UKRI funding, will lead a research training programme that focuses on the benefits of future AI systems and their application in a wide variety of domains.

The Centre, which is directed by Professor Tim Norman and co-directed by Professor Themis Prodromakis, is recruiting for students to commence their PhDs in September 2019.

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MSc Internet of Things

MSc Internet of Things (1 year full-time)

Southampton offers an outstanding environment for masters-level study in the rapidly evolving field of Internet of Things (IoT). From microsensors to machine learning, this one-year MSc Internet of Things degree provides a thorough training in the key hardware and software components that underpin connected devices and systems, and the tools and methods used to protect and optimise them.

Introducing your degree

Combining elements of electronics and computer science, the MSc Internet of Things is designed for graduates from either discipline. It covers the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you’ll need to develop and engineer the next generation of IoT devices and systems. You’ll also have the flexibility to explore specialist IoT topics that interest you through a choice of optional modules.

The breadth of our IoT research activity and our integrated electronics and computer science department mean we can offer the range of expertise and facilities that are essential for a comprehensive IoT training. You’ll learn from researchers who are advancing IoT technologies for applications as varied as smart homes and cities, environmental monitoring, healthcare and disaster relief.

Overview

This is a full-time, one-year course. You’ll take eight taught modules in total across semesters one and two, of which four are optional modules. Over the summer you’ll complete your individual MSc project, which takes up to 14 weeks.

View the programme specification for this course for 2020/21 entrants

View the programme specification addendum for this course for 2020/21 entrants

View the programme specification for this course for 2021/22 entrants

Compulsory modules

  • You’ll study the fundamental elements of IoT systems and practise the skills needed to design and build them.
  • You’ll cover embedded programming and the hardware components of IoT device hardware, such as microprocessors, microsensors and energy harvesters, and how data moves between devices, apps and the cloud.
  • You’ll also learn about IoT system vulnerabilities and how to secure IoT devices, and the networks they use to communicate, against malicious attacks.

Optional modules

Give you the chance to gain specialist knowledge in areas that suit your interests and strengths. For example, you could choose to:

  • study data science and find out how to manage the huge quantities of data produced by IoT systems, and how to analyse this data using machine learning techniques
  • take a more in-depth look at the architecture of embedded processors and how to design and build them
  • apply machine learning techniques to the design and optimisation of wireless communications systems
  • explore the applications of modern cryptography and understand the mathematics behind encryption algorithms
  • learn about signal processing and computer vision

Future skills demand

With the global market for IoT technology expected to be worth more than nearly £1 tn in 2022, and scope for innovation in almost every sector of business, industry and research, your skills will be in demand in a fast-growing international job market.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

Programme Structure

This is a full-time, one-year course. You’ll take eight taught modules in total across semesters one and two, of which four are optional modules. Over the summer you’ll complete your individual MSc project, which takes up to 14 weeks.

To Apply

You can apply for the programme through the University of Southampton's online postgraduate application system. Visit our how to apply pages for more information. Please note that we belong to the Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering (FPSE).

The deadline for new applications to this course is 31 July each year.

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements

Selection process:

Honours Degree:

A UK bachelor’s degree with a minimum (2:1) degree (or equivalent) in Electronics, Computer Science, or a related subject (eg Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering) and a 2:1 in the required modules*.

See international equivalent entry requirements. This is a list of the international qualifications that are recognised by the University of Southampton. If you are not sure that your qualifications meet the requirements of this course please contact our Admissions Teams.

*The required modules are: maths, minimum of one programming module (C, C++, Java). We will also accept certificates from recognised MOOCs or other recognised paid on-line courses to satisfy this programming requirement.

English Language Requirements:

All applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency: Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements.

We require a minimum 2:1 degree overall with at least one mathematics module and at least one programming module (ideally C, C++, Python or Java). We will also accept certificates from recognised MOOCs or other recognised paid on-line courses to satisfy this programming requirement.

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language, you will be required to pass an approved English test. We normally ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each competency. For information on other accepted English language tests, please visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page?.

Learning & Assessment

Breakdown of study time and assessment

Proportion of time spent in scheduled learning, teaching and independent study
Learning, teaching and assessment stage1
Scheduled learning & teaching study0%
Independent study0%
Placement study0%
Proportion of assessment by method
Learning, teaching and assessment stage1
Written exam assessment0%
Practical exam assessment0%
Coursework assessment0%

Fees & funding

Tuition fees

Fees for postgraduate taught courses vary across the University. All fees are listed for UK, EU and international full-time and part-time students alphabetically by course name.

View the full list of course fees

Funding

Scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships or grants may be available to support you through your course. Funding opportunities available to you are linked to your subject area and/or your country of origin. These can be from the University of Southampton or other sources.

Explore funding opportunities

Costs associated with this course

Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such essays, assignments, laboratory reports and dissertations as are required to fulfil the academic requirements for each programme of study.

There will also be further costs for the following, not purchasable from the University:

TypeDescription
Approved CalculatorsCandidates may use calculators in the examination room only as specified by the University and as permitted by the rubric of individual examination papers. The University approved models are Casio FX-570 and Casio FX-85GT Plus. These may be purchased from any source and no longer need to carry the University logo.
StationeryYou will be expected to provide your own day-to-day stationery items, e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks, etc). Any specialist stationery items will be specified under the Additional Costs tab of the relevant module profile.
TextbooksWhere a module specifies core texts these should generally be available on the reserve list in the library. However due to demand, students may prefer to buy their own copies. These can be purchased from any source.

Some modules suggest reading texts as optional background reading. The library may hold copies of such texts, or alternatively you may wish to purchase your own copies. Although not essential reading, you may benefit from the additional reading materials for the module.
Printing and Photocopying CostsIn the majority of cases, coursework such as essays; projects; dissertations is likely to be submitted on line. However, there are some items where it is not possible to submit on line and students will be asked to provide a printed copy. A list of the University printing costs can be found here: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/students/printing-for-students.page.

In some cases you'll be able to choose modules (which may have different costs associated with that module) which will change the overall cost of a programme to you. Please also ensure you read the section on additional costs in the University’s Fees, Charges and Expenses Regulations in the University Calendar available at www.calendar.soton.ac.uk.

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 PhD, MEng, BSc

Vancho Chabukovski is Professor of Computer Science, Software Development and Databases, Programming Languages and Systems, and Information Systems at Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Saints Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia.

He has a PhD degree in Computer Science from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, a MEng degree from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and BSc degree in Computer Science from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the Saints Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia. Before joining academic staff at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in 1988, he worked as a software developer at the Faculty of Medicine, the Saints Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje from 1984. He has been awarded with two British Council research fellowships in 1985 and 1993 respectively. During the second fellowship he finalized the research on his PhD thesis in EEG signal analysis and modelling of human epilepsy at the Department of Neurophysiology, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College School of Medicine, London. In 2001 he was appointed as Assistant Professor of Software Engineering; in 2006 as Associate Professor of Software Engineering, and in 2011 as Professor of Computer Science, Software Development and Databases, Programming Languages and Systems, and Information Systems.

His research interests include intelligent systems, software agents, cloud computing, IoT, e-learning systems, information systems, digital libraries, web/internet programming, big data analysis, EEG signal processing and data analysis, etc.

He has taught the following subjects (undergraduate and/or postgraduate):  Fundamentals of programming, Object and visual programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Databases, Internet, Internet technologies, Web design, Multimedia technologies, Introduction to computers and applications, ICT management,  Software engineering, Software construction, Software architecture and design, Software requirement analysis, Software quality and testing, Software project management, Computer graphics, Advanced databases, Service oriented architectures, Algorithms and complexity, Information systems and management.

He is author and co-author of more than 60  peer reviewed papers and more than 20 books, textbooks and manuals in computer science. He is author of more than 25 software applications in various areas and has participated as a principal or co-investigator in more than 20 domestic and international projects.

He was coordinator of studies in Computer Science and Information Technologies at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Saints Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia.

In 1994 he founded, and he was the editor-in-chief until 1997 of InForma – Macedonian Journal of Informatics. He was the author of the Informa BBS system, and  MATEIS the e-learning system for learning mathematics and informatics, established in 1994 and 1995, respectively. He was Director of MEDIS – Informatics, IT company, Skopje from 1991 to 1997; Director of InForma, IT company, Skopje from 1999 to 2010; General Manager projects ISL Ltd., software enterprise, Skopje - Dubai from 2000 to 2001. From 1999 to 2002 he was Associate Head of the National Contact Point for Distance Education, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the Saints Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje; the World Bank local consultant in 2002 and 2003;  Member of the Board of Directors and Director of Informatics and Telecommunications, MEPSO – Macedonian Electricity Transmission Operator from 2007 to 2008; President and CEO of Fisher Funds - Private Investment Funds, Skopje from 2010; He is member of the “21st Century Trust”, London from 1995.

He has realized academic and/or study visits to following institutions: Institute of Biomedical Informatics, Medical Faculty, Ljubljana, Slovenia; Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London; Cancer Research UK, London;  Department of Neurophysiology, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College School of Medicine, London; Centre for Non-Linear Studies, University of Leeds; Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Royal School of Library and Information Sciences, Copenhagen,  Denmark; Learning Development Services, University of Sunderland, Sunderland; Open University, London; Fern University, Hagen, Germany; Aristoteleio University Thessaloniki, Greece; Department of Information Sciences, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Zagreb, Croatia; Institute for Information Sciences, Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland; Department of Computer Science and Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications (CAMERA) , Faculty of Science, University of Bath, Bath.

From March 2019 he is visitor to Web Science Institute (WSI) and Web and Internet Science (WAIS) research group at the School of Electronics and Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Southampton.

Research

Research interests

Intelligent systems

Software agents

Cloud computing

IoT

E-learning systems

Information systems

Digital libraries

Web/Internet programming

Big data analysis

EEG signal processing and data analysis

Teaching

Fundamentals of programming / Object and visual programming

Data structures and algorithms / Algorithms and complexity

Databases / Advanced databases

Internet / Internet technologies

Web design / Multimedia technologies

Software engineering / Software project management

Software architecture and design / Software construction

Software requirement analysis / Software quality and testing

Service oriented architectures

Information systems and management

Computer graphics

Contact

Telephone: +44 (0) 23 8059 7842266250

Email: V.Chabukovski@soton.ac.uk

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