MEngComputer Science/Software Engineering

Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MEng
Course code	GG46

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.

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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

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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