Computer Science MEng
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
4 Years
In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
The structure of years one and two of this four-year programme is based around a set of core modules, the aim of which is to cover the essential material required of all computer scientists, whatever their particular interest or specialisation. These modules address all the main strands of computer science: architecture, programming, theory, design, and mathematics.
In the third year, you take a further four core advanced level modules, two of which are focused on computer science research, where you work with one of the department’s research groups. You also have two advanced level options from a range of subject areas.
Alternatively, the International Programme route of the MEng enables you to take your third year at a partner university outside the UK, including universities in Europe, North America, Japan and Australia. You are invited to apply to study abroad whilst in your second year of the programme.
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About this course
Located in purpose-built accommodation, the department offers excellent laboratory and experiment facilities in a friendly and personal learning environment.
Cutting-edge knowledge derived from our extensive research feeds into your lecture programmes.
Our location in the centre of London strengthens our close associations with industry and the financial sector, and offers you extensive opportunities for developing contacts with potential employers.
The degree is part of an integrated programme which stretches across engineering. This allows you to broaden your horizons through interactions with other disciplines.
The strong practical and analytical skills developed during your studies will leave you well placed to meet the growing global demand for graduates in this fast-moving industry.
Our graduates have previously secured careers with global IT consultancies, as IT analysts with City of London banks, and as IT specialists with manufacturing industries. As well as these pathways, the UCL Computer Science MEng will provide you with an excellent foundation for a broad spectrum of different careers.
English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required.
This programme is CEng accredited and fulfils the educational requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
This programme is accredited by the BCS for the purpose of fully meeting academic requirement for registration as Chartered IT Professional and accredited by the BCS on behalf of the Science Council for the purpose of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as Chartered Scientist.
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Subjects
- Mathematics
- GCSE Mathematics
- Algorithms
- Design
- Discrete Mathematics for Computer Scientists
- Computer Scientists
- Integrated Engineering
- Oriented Programming
- Principles of Programming
- Database Theory
Course programme
Compulsory subjects
- Algorithms
- Compilers
- Design and Professional Practice
- Discrete Mathematics for Computer Scientists
- Integrated Engineering
- Object Oriented Programming
- Principles of Programming
- Theory of Computation
All first-year modules are compulsory.
YEAR 2
- Logic and Database Theory
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Networking and Concurrency
- Security
- Software Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- IEP Minor module I
YEAR 3
- Computational Complexity
- Computer Systems
- Research Methods
- Research Project
- IEP Minor module II
- IEP Minor module III
You will also select credits from a wide range of optional modules. Options may include the following:
- Artificial Intelligence and Neural Computing
- Computer Graphics
- Database and Information Management Systems
- Functional Programming
- Image Processing
- Interaction Design
- Networked Systems
Year Abroad
Students who choose a year abroad and are accepted at one of our partner institutions undertake an approved course of study overseas.
YEAR 4
- Individual Project (Master's Level)
You will select credits from a wide range of optional modules. Options may include:
- Affective Computing and Human-Robot Interaction
- Bioinformatics
- Cryptanalysis
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Financial Information Systems
- Graphical Models
- Information Retrieval and Data-Mining
- Introduction to Cryptography
- Machine Vision
- Malware
- Mobile and Cloud Computing
- People and Security
- Validation and Verification
- Virtual Environments
- Web Economics
Modules usually last for one term and include a mixture of lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes. There is a focus on practical problem-based learning and group work. From the very first week of teaching you will find yourself applying theory and working with others on solving real and challenging problems. Individual support is offered to all students through a personal tutorial system.
AssessmentAll modules are assessed by individual or group coursework assignments and an unseen written examination at the end of the academic year. Student performance is continually monitored, and to progress on the MEng programmes you must have demonstrated excellent academic performance by the end of the second year.
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Computer Science MEng