Computer Systems Engineering

Description

The range of uses for computers is increasing all the time – from smart phones and games consoles to aircraft flight control systems, super computers and global telecommunications.

This programme develops the skills and expertise needed to design computer systems, covering up-to-date detailed knowledge of computer hardware and software including electronics, communications systems and interface technologies.

We base our courses on leading-edge research, which is vital in a field that advances at such a fast pace. Our courses are designed with strong industrial input and therefore students graduate with excellent career prospects.

The School of Engineering and Digital Arts has always scored well in the National Student Survey, coming top three times in the last six years. We recently celebrated 25 years’ continuous accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline 15 Jan Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 14860 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS

• Total Kent credits: 360
• Total ECTS credits: 180

Credits 360

• Total Kent credits: 360
• Total ECTS credits: 180

Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

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

Course Content

Course structure

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

• EL305 - Introduction to Electronics
• EL311 - The Robotics Project
• EL315 - Digital Technologies
• EL318 - Engineering Mathematics
• EL319 - Engineering Analysis
• CO320 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
• CO323 - Databases and the Web
• CO324 - Computer Systems

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

• CO520 - Further Object-Oriented Programming
• EL561 - Image Analysis & Applications
• EL560 - Microcomputer Engineering
• EL562 - Computer Interfacing
• EL565 - Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Systems
• EL568 - Digital Implementation
• EL569 - Signals and Systems
• EL570 - Communications Principles

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

• EL600 - Project
• EL667 - Embedded Computer Systems
• EL671 - Product Development
• EL673 - Digital Systems Design
• EL676 - Digital Signal Processing and Control
• CO633 - Computer Networks and Communications
• CO634 - Computer Security and Cryptography
• CO643 - Computing Law and Professional Responsibility

Requirements

Home/EU students

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

Qualification / Typical offer/minimum requirement A level

• BBB including B in Mathematics and a science/techology subject (Physics, Computing or Electronics)

Access to HE Diploma

• The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

• Engineering: Distinction, Distinction, Merit including Further Mathematics for Technicians

International Baccalaureate

• 34 points overall or 15 at HL including Mathematics (not Mathematics Studies) and a science subject 5 at HL or 6 at SL

International students The University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements. See our International Student website for further information about our country-specific requirements

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.