MEngComputer Science
| Study location | United Kingdom, Southampton |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MEng |
| Course code | G401 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Mathematics 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. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Every area of our lives, from healthcare to business, entertainment and communications is dependent on computing technology. As a result, computer science is now one of the fastest growing job fields in the world and skilled computer scientists are in demand.
Globally, computer science systems, networks and applications affect our everyday lives in healthcare, business, entertainment and communications. At Southampton, Computer Science graduates have a world-leading reputation for creative solutions based on cutting-edge knowledge and state-of-the-art technical skills.
The outstanding facilities and renowned teaching staff prepare students to work in a wide variety of areas and fields. Key areas of study include:
programming languages
development environments
modelling tools
methodologies in capturing requirements, structuring applications and data achieving thorough program testing
This three-year programme will give you the grounding to work in any area of the computing industry. The university has a strong relationships with employers, and graduates are particularly in demand for their understanding of organisations and their practical abilities in the workplace.
MEng Computer Science builds upon the BSc Computer Science programme and provides additional breadth and depth of study, including a wide choice of advanced technical options. It will prepare you for the next generation of systems and software by exploring hot research topics such as:
complexity theory
social media technology
biologically inspired robotics
In your fourth year, you will take part in a group design project and work with a real industry customer or solve challenging problems through imaginative application of technology. The university has strong relationships with employers, and graduates are particularly in demand for their understanding of organisations and their practical abilities in the workplace.
Career opportunities
Employability is embedded into modules from the first year onwards and right from the first lecture. The university explains the degree skills which are being taught throughout the modules and offers a number of optional employability modules.
The technical skills you will obtain are in high demand, as are skills of understanding and analysing problems, together with communicating the results.
Major technology organisations have a special need for computer scientists. You could end up as part of the team writing the next version of Windows, devising a computer based stock control system for an automotive manufacturer, or writing a secure web-based customer interface for a US music distributor.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.