Computing (Computer Systems Engineering) BEng / MEng

• Overview

  Our specialist Computer Systems Engineering degree will give you the technical understanding of computer systems and the skills you need to become an embedded designer. During your study you will develop your independent thinking and flexibility within computer systems design, development and operation, as well as an appreciation of the importance computer systems have in the wider industry.

  Course

  Highlights

  • Acquisition of highly relevant vocational skills
  • Emphasis on practical learning
  • Integrated Masters programme available.

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• Course Details

  Computer Systems play an important role in today’s society. They are key for making devices interact and enabling people to communicate quickly and securely. The industry impacts people’s daily lives and businesses, and continues to grow and evolve. You will investigate the wide reaching influences that computers and computing technology have on the world, whilst also making your own contributions to help you find your place within the industry.

  Methods of Learning

  You will be taught through a variety of activities and problem solving challenges, so that you can apply your theoretical knowledge. Being able to analyse problems, implement statistical methods, research solutions and apply them in new ways are all skills that are highly valued in the computing industry, and you will be able to use them throughout your career to drive the industry forward.

  Assessments

  For the initial BEng (Hons) stages of the qualification, a wide range of assessment tools are used including essays, reports, as well as end of stage examinations. For the subsequent MEng stage of the qualification, assessment takes the form of coursework, oral presentations, group work, practical reports, critical reviews as well as a substantial independent research dissertation.

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  Additional

  Information

  Integrated postgraduate year

  This course includes an integrated postgraduate year, so that you can expand your understanding of a range of complex topics. We also offer this course without the postgraduate year. For more information see our Computing (Computer Systems Engineering) BEng.

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  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    This course will give you all of the skills and knowledge you need to get work in a range of roles within business, industry, research and education. You may also choose to continue onto postgraduate research at the University.

    
• Requirements

  Standard entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC. Applicants will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above. We welcome international applicants and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications.

  For information on how to apply to study with us, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

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  Course enquiries
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• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Stage 3
  • Stage 4

  During your first year you will share common modules with all computing students, giving you the flexibility in your second and third year. These modules will cover the fundamental computing principles including computer systems, software engineering, problem solving, programming and internet technology.

  • Computer Communications (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY1017

    Core Module Y
  • Computer Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY1014

    Core Module Y
  • Web Development (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY1018

    Core Module Y
  • Software Engineering 1 (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY1019

    Core Module Y
  • Problem Solving and Programming (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY1020

    Core Module Y
  • Databases 1 (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY1026

    Core Module Y

  In year two and three, you will specialise in Computer Systems Engineering with a focus on operating and embedded systems, network planning and development, digital signal processing, embedded real time systems as well as the design and development of microprocessor systems. You will also develop your design and programming skills, as well as optimization for 2D and 3D platforms. There will be a group project on software engineering in your second year and an independent research project in your third and fourth postgraduate year.

  • Operating Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY2002

    Core Module Y
  • Microprocessor Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY2015

    Core Module Y
  • Modern Networks (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY2026

    Core Module Y
  • Group Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY2027

    Core Module Y
  • Web Programming (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY2028

    Core Module Y
  • Systems Design and Development (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY2030

    Core Module Y
  • (Optional Work Placement Year) Learning Through Work (WBL) (40 Credits)
    Module code: CSY2036

    Core Module N

  • Computing Dissertation (40 Credits)
    Module code: CSY4010

    Core Module Y
  • Media Technology (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY3010

    Core Module Y
  • Embedded Real Time Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY3015

    Core Module Y
  • Digital Signal Processing (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY3022

    Core Module Y
  • Mobile Computing 2 (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSY3029

    Core Module Y

  The integrated postgraduate element of this course expands your technical expertise while developing your interpersonal skill that will be vital for problem solving when you are working in the computing industry. You will study three modules and complete a dissertation on a subject of your choice, working closely with course tutors and developing your research skills and technical knowledge.  

  • Distributed Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM016

    Core Module N
  • Visual Object Software (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM025

    Core Module Y
  • Modern Computer Architecture (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM028

    Core Module Y
  • Group Industry Project (60 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM033

    Core Module Y

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • Acquisition of highly relevant vocational skills – CISCO, Microprocessors, O-O Programming, Prince2
  • Exciting career opportunities: GE, HMGCC
  • Up-to-date workstation hardware and software in dedicated laboratories
  • Exclusive 24/7 access to a specialist laboratory
  • An emphasis on practical learning to reinforce academic underpinnings in specialist laboratories – Robots.
  • A supportive approach to tuition with small classroom and laboratory sizes.
  • Student Support Initiative – Year 2 students mentor Year 1 students.
  • Computing Society – the largest Student Union’s Society
• Further Studies
  • Research

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• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,450 credit module

  Fourth year will be charged at MSc rate, subject to inflationary increase.

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2020 entry.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,400 credit module

  Fourth year will be charged at MSc rate, subject to inflationary increase.

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £12,900

  Fourth year will be charged at MSc rate, subject to inflationary increase.

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2020 entry.

  18/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £12,000

  Fourth year will be charged at MSc rate, subject to inflationary increase.

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  We’re committed to offering the opportunity to study in the UK to the best and brightest students from around the world.

  Sir Thomas White Scholarship

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  TD Lewis Scholarship

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  The Chancellor's Fund

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  The Reid Science and Engineering Bursary

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  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

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