Entrance Requirements

The MSc is designed for people who have a first or upper second class honours BSc (or equivalent) in a numerate discipline such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or the Physical Sciences. Industrial experience may compensate for lesser degrees or lack of technical qualification. Candidates do not require previous knowledge of graphics, vision or imaging, although some familiarity can be an advantage. Successful candidates will already have good programming skills in a language such as C, C++, Java and/or Matlab. Applicants should have good competence and familiarity with mathematics including vector and matrix algebra, calculus, geometry and probability and statistics. Familiarity with more advanced mathematics such as linear algebra, differential equations and Fourier transforms is an advantage. However, some revision material is available and early parts of the course cover and revise all these areas.

All students are required to demonstrate proficiency in English (UCL Level Good). For those whose first language is not English a number of qualifications are acceptable. A score of 100 in TOEFL together with a 24/30 in the reading and writing subtests and 23/30 in the listening and speaking subtests. A score of 7.0 in the IELTS examination with a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four sub-tests is acceptable as well. These figures are absolute MINIMUM requirements on which we do not compromise, and we should make it clear that some students who have only these minimal qualifications have found it very hard to pass the course.  In particular, there is one component in the research methods module which requires an extended written report that cannot be passed if the written English is not sufficiently clear.  Moreover, the MSc project thesis is 20% of the final marks for the MSc, and is graded largely on clarity. A complete list of all acceptable English language qualifications is available from the Admissions and General Enquiries Office. Overseas students should look here for further advice.