Comments about Computer Systems and Software Engineering, MEng - At the institution - Greenwich - Greater London
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements 300 UCAS points. This must include mathematics and, preferably, a science/technology subject at A-level, or a National Diploma in engineering at DDM, including mathematics, or equivalent qualifications. Plus at least 3 GCSEs at grade C or above (including English, mathematics and science) or equivalent
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Academic title
Computer Systems and Software Engineering, MEng
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Course description
There continues to be considerable demand for professionals in software engineering with a good background in the design behind hardware methods and systems. This is a general programme set at a high technical level.
Students will work, in approximately equal measure, on both hardware and software during the programme, looking in detail at two programming languages. Students will undertake some networking activity but the main focus is on the design and development of software for specific hardware and computer systems in general. Embedded and real-time systems development is a particular feature of the programme. Additionally there are core courses in management and professional practice.
Students can opt for a year in industry between their second and final year.
Year 1
-Introduction to Computer Networking
-Programming Technologies
-Computer and Communications Engineering Applications
-Learning and Communications
-Engineering Mathematics
Year 2
-Hardware Systems and Design
-Programming for Software Systems
-Operating Systems and Security
-Software Engineering and Project Management
-Database Systems
Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)
Year 3
-Industrial Project
-Engineering and Project Management
-Advanced Hardware Systems and Design
-Engineering of Advanced Distributed Systems
Final Year
-Individual Project
-Strategy and Management
-Research Methodology
-Embedded Systems Design
-Two Options
Career options
Technologist or mathematician at UK government institutions or at such places in the aerospace industry where the knowledge of systems at the hardware and software level is used
