Computing for Embedded Systems - BEng(Hons)

University of the West of England, Bristol

Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why study BEng(Hons) Computing for Embedded Systems?
Computer systems are evolving rapidly. Most consumer technology such as TVs and digital boxes now use complex software running on embedded CPUs. With this technology becoming increasingly pervasive, companies have an urgent need for skilled graduates in this area.
Why study our course?
On this course you will develop a strong understanding of computer systems with a focus on networks, CPU architecture and embedded systems development. Practical work will equip you with an understanding of the different aspects of digital electronics and programming, with options to focus on software and on hardware. Using such knowledge and skills, you will design and develop a processor or multi-threaded software in your final year.
Real world experience
Thanks to strong support from regional IT companies, there are opportunities for fee sponsorship and prizes, as well as student work placements and graduate jobs. To build your industry network and knowledge, we arrange employer fairs, conference trips and presentations from visiting professionals and ex-students. Our active online alumni network is also located all over the world, providing links to the great and the good in the technology industry.
Where it can take you
Most of our graduates are snapped up on graduation, with 100% going into employment within the first six months. Their hardware and software expertise is highly sought after by employers in areas such as telecommunications, automotive control, real-time programming, systems administration, embedded systems development and digital systems processing.
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Bristol (Avon)
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Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY

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About this course

Placements
Students who undertake a work placement are more likely to graduate with a better degree and obtain higher quality work on graduation. So, as well as helping hone your professional skills, industry knowledge and network, a placement will make you highly employable on graduation.
Thanks to our strong support from regional IT companies, work placements sponsorships and prizes are available in a broad range of organisations, large and small. Some students have completed placements in aviation or oil and gas at GE. Others have worked for technology leaders like Hewlett...

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Subjects

  • Systems
  • Computing
  • Technology
  • Design
  • Programming
  • Network
  • Network Training
  • Learning Teaching
  • Teaching
  • Industry
  • Networks

Course programme

Content

If you have technical curiosity and a strong interest in finding out how computer systems work, you will enjoy this course. It involves a strong practical element concerned with the different aspects of digital electronics and programming. There are also option routes concentrating on hardware or software. However, both these specialise in the design and implementation of computer systems.

Year one

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Computer and Network Systems
  • Programming in C
  • Web Programming
  • Digital Principles.

Year two

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Mobile and Embedded Devices
  • C++ Development
  • Computer Networks and Operating Systems.

In addition, you will study one of the following optional modules:

  • Data, Schema and Applications
  • Digital Design.

Optional placement year

Final year

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Computing Project
  • Embedded Systems Development
  • Building and Porting Embedded Operating Systems.

In addition, you will study one of the following optional modules:

  • Professional Experience
  • Integrated Case Studies.

Along with the above, you will study one of the following optional modules:

  • Designing and Developing Device Drivers
  • Group Design and Integration Project.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Learning and Teaching

Getting to grips with new subjects can be demanding, but by offering the correct level of assistance, we aim to support you throughout your studies. Our use of a practical approach during laboratory investigation and direct experiments enables theories and principles to be more easily assimilated. You will also frequently work in pairs or small teams, helping you to understand difficult concepts through discussion. This style of collaborative working also provides an excellent preparation for the most common career scenarios, where you will be contributing to the success of a team.

Programmes of lectures provide explanation and overall guidance for the course. Extra assistance and guidance is also available from a team of trained senior students (PALs) who are available to help small groups or individuals with particular subject problems. This is of special relevance when course work assignments are due!

For more details, see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Assessment

Assessment generally takes place through a mix of practical coursework and yearly examination.

For more details, see our full glossary of assessment terms.

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