Computer Science

Description

Computer science drives the fundamental technologies of today’s connected world. Take your place to set the agenda for tomorrow’s ever-changing digital world.

Studying Computer Science in Southampton will give you the ideal mixture of skills to go into the wide range of industries which look to our graduates for their excellent expertise. You will learn a real mixture of theory and practice in an exciting environment. Not only are the computing facilities world class but the lecturers are also leaders in their fields. Studying in ECS means you have the opportunity to work on leading-edge research in individual projects and interact with research teams developing the next generation of computing technologies.

Our distinctive 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. We have strong relationships with employers, and our graduates are particularly in demand for their understanding of organisations and their practical abilities in the workplace.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 16320 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date October 2015 Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

Year 1

Semester 1

Compulsory Core Modules

• COMP1202 Programming I
• COMP1203 Computer Systems I
• COMP1205 Professional Development
• COMP1215 Foundations of Computer Science

Semester 2

Compulsory Core Modules

• COMP1201 Algorithmics
• COMP1204 Data Management
• COMP1206 Programming 2
• COMP1216 Software Modelling and Design

Full Academic Year

Compulsory Core Modules

• ELEC1028 TT Personal Tutorial

Year 2

Semester 1

Compulsory Modules

• COMP2207 Distributed Systems and Networks
• COMP2208 Intelligent Systems
• COMP2209 Programming III
• COMP2210 Theory of Computing

Semester 2

Compulsory Modules

• COMP2211 Software Engineering Group Project
• COMP2212 Programming Language Concepts
• COMP2213 Interaction Design

Optional Modules

• ANTH2001 Cosmology, Ritual and Belief
• COMP2214 Advanced Software Modelling and Design
• COMP2215 Computer Systems II
• CRIM1004 Criminal Justice Studies
• EDUC1041 Secondary Education: Systems and Structures
• LAWS3098 Violence and Sex in Law, Literature and Culture
• PHIL1002 Knowledge and Mind
• PHIL1020 Faith and Reason
• PSYC1009 Psychology of Social and Individual Wellbeing
• PSYC2006 Behavioural Neuroscience
• PSYC2007 Developmental Psychology
• PSYC2018 Perception
• SOCI2003 Gender & Society
• SOES1009 The Living Earth
• UOSM2002 Design Skills for Presentations and Maps
• UOSM2004 Global Health
• UOSM2005 Living with Environmental Change
• UOSM2007 Digital Humanities: Critical Thinking in the Information Age
• UOSM2008 Living and Working on the Web
• UOSM2009 Ethics in a Complex World
• UOSM2010 Global Challenges
• UOSM2011 The Management of Risk and Uncertainty
• UOSM2012 Online Social Networks
• UOSM2014 Piracy, Security and Maritime Space
• UOSM2016 The Human Brain and Society
• UOSM2017 Intercultural communication in a global world
• UOSM2018 Understanding Modern China
• UOSM2021 More or Less
• UOSM2024 The Arab World in and Beyond the Headlines
• UOSM2025 Tall Tales: Unpicking the Secrets of Buildings
• UOSM2026 Jekyll and Hyde: an exploration of ethics in science
• UOSM2028 How Musical Instruments Work
• UOSM2029 Life in the Cosmos
• UOSM2031 Engineering Replacement Body Parts
• UOSM2032 Making Sense out of senses: How the Brain Works

Year 3

Semester 1

Compulsory Modules

• MANG3067 Engineering Management and Law

Optional Modules

• COMP3201 Cyber Security
• COMP3203 Serious Games
• COMP3204 Computer Vision
• COMP3206 Machine Learning
• COMP3207 Cloud Application Development
• COMP3208 Social Computing
• COMP3215 Real-Time Computing and Embedded Systems
• EDUC2031 Lifelong Learning: Systems and Structures
• ELEC3201 Robotic Systems
• UOSM2013 Pathological Mechanisms of Disease
• UOSM2015 Sustainability in the Local and Global Environment
• UOSM2022 Social Enterprise
• UOSM2023 Portus Field School
• UOSM2027 Health Policy and Economics
• UOSM2030 Body and Society
• UOSM2033 Living and Working on the Web

Semester 2

Optional Modules

• ANTH2001 Cosmology, Ritual and Belief
• COMP3210 Advanced Computer Networks
• COMP3211 Advanced Databases
• COMP3212 Computational Biology
• COMP3214 Principles and Practice of Computer Graphics
• COMP3216 Safety-Critical Systems
• COMP3217 Secure Systems
• ELEC3219 Advanced Computer Architecture
• LAWS3098 Violence and Sex in Law, Literature and Culture
• PSYC2006 Behavioural Neuroscience
• PSYC2007 Developmental Psychology
• PSYC2018 Perception
• SOCI2003 Gender & Society
• UOSM2002 Design Skills for Presentations and Maps
• UOSM2004 Global Health
• UOSM2005 Living with Environmental Change
• UOSM2007 Digital Humanities: Critical Thinking in the Information Age
• UOSM2008 Living and Working on the Web
• UOSM2009 Ethics in a Complex World
• UOSM2010 Global Challenges
• UOSM2011 The Management of Risk and Uncertainty
• UOSM2012 Online Social Networks
• UOSM2014 Piracy, Security and Maritime Space
• UOSM2016 The Human Brain and Society
• UOSM2017 Intercultural communication in a global world
• UOSM2018 Understanding Modern China
• UOSM2021 More or Less
• UOSM2024 The Arab World in and Beyond the Headlines
• UOSM2025 Tall Tales: Unpicking the Secrets of Buildings
• UOSM2026 Jekyll and Hyde: an exploration of ethics in science
• UOSM2029 Life in the Cosmos
• UOSM2031 Engineering Replacement Body Parts
• UOSM2032 Making Sense out of senses: How the Brain Works

Full Academic Year

Compulsory Modules

• COMP3200 Part III Individual Project

Year 4

Semester 1

Optional Modules

• COMP6202 Evolution of Complexity
• COMP6203 Intelligent Agents
• COMP6204 Software Project Management and Development
• COMP6205 Web Development
• COMP6218 Web Architecture
• COMP6219 Designing Usable and Accessible Technologies
• MATH6134 Statistical Modelling for Civil and Environmental Engineering
• MATH6148 Statistical Engineering
• WEBS6201 Foundations of Web Science

Semester 2

Optional Modules

• COMP6201 E-Business Strategy
• COMP6206 Advanced Computer Vision
• COMP6207 Advanced Intelligent Agents
• COMP6208 Advanced Machine Learning
• COMP6209 Automated Code Generation
• COMP6210 Automated Software Verification
• COMP6211 Biometrics
• COMP6212 Computational Finance
• COMP6214 Open Data Innovation
• COMP6215 Semantic Web Technologies
• COMP6216 Simulation Modelling for Computer Science
• COMP6217 The Science of Online Social Networks
• COMP6228 Individual Research Project
• ELEC6212 Biological Inspired Robotics
• ELEC6213 Image Processing
• ELEC6242 Cryptography

Full Academic Year

Compulsory Modules

• ELEC6200 Group Design Project

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 580

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above

A Levels:

A*AA (Including an A in Mathematics, or equivalent international qualification)

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted as one of the three A levels.

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language, you will be required to pass an approved English test. We normally ask for a score of IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each competency.

Alternative Qualifications:

We welcome applications from candidates offering qualifications other than A and AS levels (including BTEC Higher National Diploma, European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificate and Scottish Highers). You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard (or higher) to an A level applicant.

International Qualifications:

We welcome applications from international students.

Mature Applicants:

We welcome applications from mature students. If you will be over 21 at the start of your proposed degree programme, you are may be eligible for exemption from our normal entry requirements. However, you will be required to provide evidence of having completed recent study (eg Access, Return to Study, Open University foundation courses) and of your capacity to pursue the course.

Selection Process:

We select students on the basis of a UCAS application. UCAS code:G401 Course title: MEng Computer Science Course duration: 4 years

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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