Masters by Research Digital Media Processing and Biometrics
To conduct research and make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the following areas.
- Machine Learning, in particular, Deep Learning for data mining and knowledge discovery
- Computer Vision technologies for object detection, recognition, and tracking
- Biometrics (Face, Voice, and Multimodality) for forensics and security, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), Big Data Architectures for Biometrics and Security
- De-identification for privacy protection
- Generative Adversarial Synthesis for attribute controlled image adaption, automatic text/image caption generation
- Speech Technology for speech recognition and spoken human-machine interaction
- Language Technology, including natural language processing and text mining
- Processing and Analysis of biomedical signals (brain, heart, muscles, and body motions)
- Digital Media Processing including Content-Based Multi-Media Retrieval, Big Data Architectures for Efficient Information Processing, Data (Multi-media) Analytics
- Computer Vision, Soft Computing (Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms,), Deep Learning and Information Fusion for Decision Making
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) including Advanced Driver Assisted Systems (ADAS, information fusion from real-time sensor data, adaptive vehicle design
Virtual Reality, Robotics, and Telemedicine. The research focus is on developing innovative visual interfaces for tele-exploration and teleoperation capable of providing users with an increased sense of presence through greater involvement of human sensors and consistency of information presentation.
Campus Information
College Lane Campus
The main site of the university remains the College Lane campus, which houses the original Hatfield Technical College building. Notable among the buildings in this campus is the university's Learning Resource Centre, a combined library and computer centre. There is also a substantial collection of halls of residence and student houses, and the University of Hertfordshire Students' Union is headquartered at College Lane campus. The College Lane campus is also the location of Hertfordshire International College, which is part of the Navitas group, providing a direct pathway for international students to the University.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have a good first degree (1st Class or 2.1) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Maths. Fluent English.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
13650 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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