Computer Systems and Communications MEng

  • Overview

    Computers have moved beyond the mainframe and desktop to become devices that integrate and support everyday human and business activities. This course gives students the skills to design the infrastructure which will become the backbone of this new and fluid computing environment.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 4 years

    Part-time: 8 years

    UCAS code MEng I3H6

  • Course content

    Course structure

    The course is taught through lectures, tutorials and laboratory-based assignments. Practical work in the laboratories will feature strongly in order to build the solid programming and problem-solving skills necessary for employability. Essential transferrable skills such as communication, self-management and team management are incorporated at all levels. Options in the final year will allow you to find the balance between technology and management you want.

    An optional work placement year and a final project are integral parts of the course enabling you to gain valuable work experience and to develop a personal idea that brings together skills and knowledge accumulated throughout the course.

    The course is based around several themes:
    - programming languages and embedded architecture
    - digital electronics
    - networks and communications
    - engineering design and management
    - object-oriented software design and implementation
    - operating Systems and client-server computing
    - network management and security.

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    AAB. Must include a science or maths subject to at least AS-level.

    BTEC
    DDD.

    International Baccalaureate:
    36 points.

    Access to HE Diploma
    pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 30 credits at merit or distinction. Level 3 units in computing required.

    GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
    at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

    Foundation degree/HND
    may enable you to start the course in year 2.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

  • Career opportunities

    Graduates of this course will be able to move on to careers in the broad range of computer science industries with emphasis on the communication and network fields.

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  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

    To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

    Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    MEng Computer Systems with Communications  [J4CA001]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,900 GBP

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