Entry requirementsSelected entry requirements English language: GCSE English grade C GCE O-Level English Language grade C IELTS 6.0 with no sub test less than 5.0 TOEFL 550 (TWE of 5), Computer Based 213 (TWE of 5), Internet Based 79 (Minimum of 19/30 in each component). English First Language or English Second Language (Cambridge IGCSE) grade C Certificate of Proficiency in English or Certificate in Advanced English (Cambridge ESOL) grade C If you do not currently have an English Language qualification at the required level then it may be possible to arrange a pre-sessional course. For more information on the pre-sessional English language courses please visit the Universities Language Centre website. A level: AAB including grade A in Maths. Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes. GCSE: A-C English Language & Maths. Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University. Additional entry requirements Additional entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below.
Academic titleMEng Computer Systems Engineering
Course descriptionCourse description
The following course is run jointly by the Schools of Computer Science and Electrical and Electronic Engineering:
The Computer Systems Engineering programme exploits the expertise of two world-leading schools, Computer Science and Electrical and Electronic Engineering, to deliver a degree course that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to develop computer-based systems with real-time response.
Sophisticated electronic systems permeate all aspects of life. Typical examples include MP3 players, games consoles, mobile phones, vehicle control systems and radar. All of these are embedded systems, which typically contain one or more microprocessors, memory, a communications capability, application-specific hardware and software. Consequently a wide range of knowledge and skills are needed to support their development, including digital electronics, software engineering, computer architecture, and digital signal processing.
Module details
The first two years of the programme involve the study of subjects crucial to the design and implementation of embedded systems, reinforced with significant project work. The later parts provide the opportunity for specialisation, and for involvement in leading-edge research and development projects, often sponsored by industry.