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Computer Systems Engineering MEng (Hons) – 5 years including placement year

Bachelor's degree

In Bath ()

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    5 Years

Combine electronic engineering expertise with advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software skills to develop the computer systems of tomorrow.

Our course prepares you for a career in an advancing field at the interface of engineering and computing.

Working with the latest digital technology, you'll design systems such as embedded microprocessors, programmable integrated circuits or high-performance computers. You'll learn how to use industry standard programming and hardware design languages, operating systems and applications.

Group and individual projects are an important part of your learning experience. They give you technical, business and management skills to solve engineering problems relevant to industry. You could explore areas including computer systems design and integration, or information systems and interfaces.

Our MEng degrees give you an in-depth study experience through advanced taught units and project work and fulfil the educational requirements you need to become a Chartered Engineer.

About this course

You'll gain in-depth knowledge of modern computer systems, software engineering, computer graphics and embedded programming to become a systems-level expert.

Learning the foundations of electronic, electrical and computer principles gives you a broad understanding of the subject. Later in your degree, you can specialise with a choice of units including embedded electronic systems, computational intelligence or electronic design.

We work with industrial partners to make sure our course content reflects the needs of engineering industries worldwide. You’ll graduate with the technical expertise and transferable skills that will open up employment opportunities for you. You can pursue a career in high-technology industries in electronics, power, aerospace, communications, robotics or manufacturing. Or you could find employment in other sectors such as IT, financial services, accountancy, the armed forces or business. Many of our graduates continue their studies to pursue an academic or research career.

You will need a strong performance in Mathematics as part of your entry qualifications. You will also need strong performance in a second science or technology subject, such as:

Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Design and Technology (except Fashion or Textiles)
Electronics
Environmental Science
Further Mathematics
GCSE English grade C or 4 (or equivalent from English language category C).

Accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, licensed by the Engineering Council, to fulfil the educational requirements for a Chartered Engineer.

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Subjects

  • Engineering
  • Design
  • Innovation
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industry
  • Project
  • Computing
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems
  • Programming

Course programme

Year 1
  • Introduction to programming in MATLAB
  • Electronic laboratory techniques and professional engineering practice 1
  • Circuit theory
  • Engineering physics
  • Mathematics 1
  • Signals, systems and communications
  • Microprocessors and interfacing
  • Digital electronics
  • Mathematics 2
  • Electronic systems design and manufacture 1
Year 2
  • Data structures and algorithms
  • Electronic devices and circuits
  • Digital systems design
  • Signal processing
  • Structured programming
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Communication principles
  • Electronic systems design and manufacture 2
  • Group design and professional engineering practice 2
  • Control systems
Year 3
  • Placement year
Year 4
  • Fundamentals of visual computing
  • Digital networks and protocols
  • Digital audio and signal processing
  • Group design and business project 1
  • Group design and business project 2
  • Plus optional units
Year 5
  • Digital image processing
  • Computational intelligence
  • MEng individual project
  • Plus optional units
Optional course units

You'll be able to choose from a number of optional units in years 4 and 5. Here are some examples of the units currently being studied by our students.

  • Microelectronic systems
  • High-frequency electronics and design
  • Advanced electronic materials
  • Safety-critical computer systems
  • Radar systems and remote sensing
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Lectures
  • Practical sessions
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
Assessment
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Oral assessment
  • Practical work
  • Seminar
  • Written examination

Additional information

Overseas students Fee - 

Tuition fee for the academic year 2020/21 - £22,300

UK/EU application deadline - 15 January 2020

Overseas deadline - 15 January 2020

Computer Systems Engineering MEng (Hons) – 5 years including placement year

£ 9,250 VAT inc.