Course Endorsements

"Microsoft Research actively seeks outstanding graduates in the area of Computational Statistics and Machine Learning, which it considers central to one of its core objectives of creating value from data.

The CSML centre at UCL has a unique synthesis of expertise and offers world class training in Machine Learning, producing the kind of high calibre graduates from whom we would welcome applications."

Chris Bishop, Deputy Director, Microsoft Research, UK

"Google anticipates actively recruiting doctoral level experts in Computational Statistics and Machine Learning for at least the next ten years as they already play a pivotal role in the development of our tools and products.

We see UCL and London as one of the foremost centres of Machine Learning expertise worldwide and wholly endorse their training programmes."

Yoram Singer, Google Research, USA

Studentships available

Each year one or more studentships are available to cover tuition fees at the level of EU/UK students. These will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and announced in July or before, depending on the quality of the applications.

Why do this MSc?

The Masters in Computational Statistics and Machine Learning teaches key analytical and computational skills for success in our data rich world.

The overlap between Machine Learning and Statistics has recently increased, and the course recognises this, whilst retaining the distinct motivations of these fields.

The programme is designed to be both rigorous and relevant. Students will be educated in fundamental mathematical theories, covering essential aspects of Statistical Machine Learning, Probabilistic Modelling and Statistics. Students may further specialise in themes, including Information Retrieval and Bioinformatics, Finance and Machine Vision.

Why do your MSc with us?

The programme is organised by the CSML group within Computer Science. CSML is a major European centre for Machine Learning and is scientific coordinator of the PASCAL European Network of Excellence. Coupled with the internationally renowned Gatsby Computational neuroscience and Machine Learning unit, and prestigious Statistical Sciences department, the programme draws on world class research and teaching talents.

We anticipate graduates to benefit directly from our excellent academic and industrial links, either by embarking on further study in a leading centre in Machine Learning/Statistics or by taking up a place in industry, for example in Search/Information Retrieval, Finance or Bioinformatics.

University College London is rated as one of the top UK universities. Situated in leafy Bloomsbury, our programme enables students to enjoy the full benefits of life in a vibrant world city with easy access to excellent scientific and cultural centres.

If you're interested in joining the MSc programme in September 2008, please contact us.