Computing (Computer Systems Engineering) BEng / MEng

Course Content

• 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.

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• 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

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• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  How will I learn?

  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.

  How will I be assessed?

  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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• Entry 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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• Integrated Foundation Year (IFY)

  The Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) offers a new and exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance.

  If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year programme which includes an Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year will help you develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you need, in order to successfully progress to the full award.

  Featuring a reduced tuition fee in the first year, our four-year courses will enable you to successfully follow the degree pathway of your choice while gaining essential study skills. The foundation year of your chosen degree will be studied on a full-time basis and is aimed at supporting the transition to higher education. Years two, three and four are then studied as a standard degree programme.

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• Fees and Funding

  UK & EU

  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.

  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.

  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.

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• 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 and Employability

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.