MEng Computer Science Degree

Program Overview

The Computer Science program at this institution focuses on foundational skills, systems analysis, and practical application. Students engage in individual and group projects, developing problem-solving, creative, and professional abilities. The program provides a strong foundation for careers in software development, research, and other industries seeking highly skilled graduates in this field.

Program Outline

• Small-group tutorials cover personal and professional development issues.
• Business technology class
• Elective class

Year 2

• Algorithms, databases, logic, the analysis and design of large systems, and how to ensure that the systems are usable.
• Individual programming project
• Business technology class

Year 3

• Communications, how new programming languages can be designed, the variety of internal machine architectures, artificial intelligence, graphics, and the technologies behind web-based applications.
• Large group-based software development project.
• Legal aspects of computing (MEng students only)

Year 4

• Major individual practical computing project under the guidance of a member of staff (MEng students only)
• Four final-year classes chosen from a range of specialist options

Year 5

• Significant group project under the supervision of a member of staff (MEng students only)
• Further selection of specialist classes

Assessment:

• Unseen written exams
• Laboratory submissions
• Coursework
• Project reports
• Presentations

Teaching:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Laboratories
• Coursework
• Project work

Careers:

• High demand for graduates
• Employment opportunities in research, software development, consultancy, and business analysis
• Companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, Logica, and Kana
• Problem-solving, creative, and personal skills are sought after by employers in other industries

Other:

• Industrial placement between Years 3 and 4/or Years 4 and 5 (12 weeks, paid)
• Major projects developed in collaboration with companies
• Projects supervised by academic staff with occasional advice and feedback from sponsoring organizations
• Three large undergraduate teaching laboratories plus a restricted-access laboratory (primarily for fourth and fifth-year students)
• Printers in each main lab
• All departmental machines are linked by a high-speed local area network and operate under a single network file system

• Annual Fees:

Scotland:

£1,820

England, Wales & Northern Ireland:

£9,250

International:

£24,650