Software Engineering for Technical Computing

Cranfield University has many years of specialist knowledge and experience in High Performance Computing. We are able to offer a unique insight into the development of computer applications across a wide spectrum of modern computing environments, from multi-core CPUs to specialist GPUs to Cloud Computing, all of which are relevant to the IT industry today.

We introduce students to parallel software development on the desktop, the super-computer and in the Cloud. Each platform has its own challenges and this course ensure that students become familiar with the best approach to writing software for each one.

Cranfield University is very well located for visiting part-time students from all over the world, and offers a range of library and support facilities to support your studies. This enables students from all over the world to complete this qualification whilst balancing work/life commitments. Part-time students have a flexible commencement date.

This Msc programme benefits from a wide range of cultural backgrounds which significantly enhances the learning experience for both staff and students

The course is directed by an Industrial Advisory Panel that meets twice a year. The committee acts in an advisory role, assessing the content of the course and its relevance to present industrial needs. A number of members also attend the annual student thesis presentations which take place at the end of July, a month or so before the end of the course.

The Industry Advisory Panel includes:

• Dr Peter Grandison, IBM (UK) Ltd.
• Mr Ed Lambourne, Delcam International.
• Mr Ray Goult, LMR Systems
• Mr Nigel Sedgwick, Cambridge Algorithmica.
• Dr Derek Turnbull, Advanced Technical Projects Ltd.
• Mr David Harrison, Cray Research (UK) Ltd
• Mr Tim Penhale-Jones, Texas Instruments Ltd
• Mr Paul Mulvanny, QinetiQ
• Dr Richard Burguete, Airbus UK.