BEng Computer Systems Engineering

Bachelor's degree

In Colchester

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Colchester

  • Duration

    3 Years

About the course
Computer systems can be found everywhere: inside a mobile phone, at a hospital bedside, and inside your TV, washing machine and games consoles

Computer systems engineers explore how this works – what is needed to convert machines and machinery into useful computing

We’re for people who want to figure out what goes on inside the box


Our course gives you a thorough introduction to computer science before focussing on systems engineering

You study areas including:
Writing programs, programming embedded microprocessors and designing embedded microprocessor systems in C
The design and function of modern operating systems
The functionality hardware needs to provide for an operating system
We emphasise the importance of practical learning, and you also have the opportunity to undertake a major project or product development specified either by a member of academic staff or a partner company


In addition to these topics, you also have the flexibility to explore other areas our department specialises in, such as computer security, Big Data, and robotics


We were ranked 8th in the UK in the 2015 Academic Ranking of World Universities, with more than two-thirds of our research rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (REF 2014)


“Essex is a fantastic place to study for people interested in telecommunications, computer networking, robotics or artificial intelligence, and my School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering has strong partnerships within the industry

Facilities

Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Systems
  • Engineering
  • Programming
  • Project
  • Systems Engineering
  • Design
  • Network
  • Network Training
  • Operating Systems
  • Industry
  • Computing

Course programme

Example structure
Studying at Essex is about discovering yourself, so your course combines compulsory and optional modules to make sure you gain key knowledge in the discipline, while having as much freedom as possible to explore your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are just a selection of those available. The opportunity to take optional modules will depend on the number of core modules within any year of the course. In many instances, the flexibility to take optional modules increases as you progress through the course.
Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current first-year students, including details of all optional modules.
Year 1
Fundamentals of Digital Systems


Mathematics for Computing


Introduction to Programming


Digital Electronic Systems


Introduction to Databases


Network Fundamentals


Object-Oriented Programming


Professional Development


Year 2
C Programming and Embedded Systems
Operating Systems


Group Project & Industrial Practice


Software Engineering (optional)


Robotics (optional)


Data Structures and Algorithms (optional)


Human Computer Interfaces and Visualisation (optional)


Web Application Programming (optional)


Computer and Data Networks (optional)


C++ Programming (optional)


Digital Systems Design (optional)


ICT Systems Integration and Management (optional)


Final year
Individual Project


Languages and Compilers (optional)
Evolutionary Computation and Genetic Programming (optional)


Natural Language Engineering (optional)


Mobile Robotics (optional)


Computer Vision (optional)


Network Engineering (optional)


Advanced Embedded Systems Design (optional)


Network Security and Cryptographic Principles (optional)


Placement
On a placement year you gain relevant work experience within an external business or organisation, giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market and providing you with key contacts within the industry. The rest of your course remains identical to the three-year degree.
Year abroad
On your year abroad, you have the opportunity to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised. The rest of your course remains identical to the three-year degree.
Teaching
Courses are taught by a combination of lectures, laboratory work, assignments, and individual and group project activities
Group work
A significant amount of practical lab work will need to be undertaken for written assignments and as part of your learning
Assessment
You are assessed through a combination of written examinations and coursework
All our modules include a significant coursework element
You receive regular feedback on your progress through in-term tests
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Additional information

I now work for Google, fighting spam and improving the quality of search results in emerging European markets ” Bogdan Suvar, BEng Computer Networks, 2011 Professional accreditation This degree is accredited by both the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the British Computer Society (BCS) These accreditations are increasingly sought by employers, and provide the first stage towards eventual professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) Study abroad Your education extends beyond the university campus We support you extending your education through providing the option of an additional year at no extra cost The four-year version of our degree allows you to spend the third year studying abroad or employed on a placement, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course Studying abroad allows you to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised Popular destinations include: The United States Europe Canada Australia New Zealand Latin America The Middle East Hong Kong Japan Placement year Alternatively, you can spend your third year on a placement with an external organisation, as part of one of our placement year degrees The learning outcomes associated with this programme focus on using the specialist technical skills acquired in the first two years of the course and developing communications skills with customers Students are provided with support to secure a placement Recent placements undertaken by our students have been with ARM, Microsoft, Intel, Nestlé, British Aerospace, and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, as well a range of SME software and hardware companies Our expert staff Our original Department of Computer Science was founded by Professor Tony Brooker, who came to Essex from Manchester where he had worked with Alan Turing Professor Brooker invented the...

BEng Computer Systems Engineering

£ 9,250 + VAT