MEngComputer Science/Software Engineering (year in industry)

Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	5 years
Study language	English
Awards	MEng
Course code	GG6L

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A*AA with A level Mathematics grade A The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) CAE: 169 (with a minimum of 162 in each component)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	birmingham.ac.uk/..gineering-industry.aspx

Overview

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Programme structure

Year one

Compulsory modules:

Artificial Intelligence (20 credits)
Data Structures and Algorithms (20 credits)
Logic and Computation (20 credits)
Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science (20 credits)
Programming in Java (20 credits)
Concepts of Computer Science (20 credits) *1
Widening Horizons Module (20 credits) *2
*1 – compulsory for those without Grade A in A level Computing
*2 – compulsory for those with Grade A in A level Computing

Year two

Compulsory modules:

Advanced Functional Programming (20 credits)
Mathematical Modelling and Decision Making (20 credits)
Security and Networks (20 credits)
Software Engineering (20 credits)
Systems Programming in C/C++ (20 credits)
Team Project

Year three

Optional modules:

Choose 120 credits of optional modules listed below:

Advanced Networking (20 credits)
Complex Adaptive Systems (20 credits)
Computer Graphics (20 credits)
Computer Vision and Imaging (20 credits)
Computer-Aided Verification (20 credits)
Human-Computer Interaction (20 credits)
Individual Study (20 credits)
Intelligent Robotics (20 credits)
Language and Cognition (20 credits)
Machine Learning and Intelligent Data Analysis (20 credits)
Programming Language Principles, Design and Implementation (20 credits)
Security of Real-World Systems (20 credits)
Teaching Computing in Schools
Theoretical Foundations for Security

Year four

Computer Science Industrial Placement (120 credits)

In order to proceed to Year 4 (the industrial year), students must:

Not have any modules to repeat during the year. If they have resit examinations, they must arrange for time off to take these.
Have found a company willing to provide a placement which meets the School’s requirements, which include providing an Industrial Tutor. The placement must involve a component of skills training (approximately 40%) and technical project work (approximately 60%). The skills training can include formal taught and/or self study courses and apprenticeship style learning “on the job”. The training and project work must be of a technical nature relevant to the degree programme. The project work will most typically involve programming but other types of project work are acceptable.
Students who do not meet the academic requirements or cannot find a suitable industrial placement will transfer to the degree programme without the Year in Industry component.
A student who fails the Industrial Studies module will be permitted to transfer to the degree programme without the Year in Industry component.

Year five

Compulsory modules:

Computer Science Masters project (60 credits)

Optional modules:

Choose 60 credits of optional modules listed below:

Advanced Networking (Extended) (20 credits)
Advanced Robotics (20 credits)
Complex Adaptive Systems (Extended) (20 credits)
Computer-Aided Verification (Extended) (20 credits)
Computer Graphics (Extended) (20 credits)
Computer Vision and Imaging (Extended) (20 credits)
Cryptography (10 credits)*
Evaluation Methods and Statistics (10 credits)*
Human-Computer Interaction (Extended) (20 credits)
Individual Study (Extended) (20 credits)
Intelligent Robotics (Extended) (20 credits)
Language and Cognition (Extended) (20 credits)
Machine Learning and Intelligent Data Analysis (Extended) (20 credits)
Programming Language Principles, Design and Implementation (Extended) (20 credits)
Research Topics in Human-Computer Interaction (10 credits)*
Robot Vision (20 credits)
Secure Programming (10 credits)*
Security of Real-World Systems (Extended) (20 credits)
Security Research Seminar (10 credits)*
Teaching Computer Science in Schools (Extended) (20 credits)
Theoretical Foundations for Security (Extended) (20 credits)

Career opportunities

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