2016/17 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

MEng, BSc Computer Science with Distributed Systems

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

A-level: AAA including Mathematics or Computing.
IT or Engineering Diploma: Grade A (plus A or above in A-level Mathematics or Computing).
BTEC Extended Diploma: Grade D*DD with 6 units of level 3 Mathematics.
IB: 35 points overall, with 18 points at higher level to include 5 points in higher level Mathematics.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Computing

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Programme specification:

Programme Aims

To prepare students for a career in the computing industry or allied research fields, who have the following characteristics:

- A mastery of the practical skills and theoretical foundations of Computer Science, as described by the core of the Body of Knowledge (below).
- Recognition of the context in which a computer system may function, including its interactions with organisations, individuals, and the physical world.
- Understanding of how to apply the knowledge they have gained to solve real problems.
- Awareness of the rapid technological change in computing, and the necessity of life-long learning.
- Recognition of the social, legal, ethical and cultural issues inherent in the discipline of computing.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Awareness of the broad applicability of computing, and the roles and responsibilities of a computing professional.

Knowledge and Understanding

On completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following knowledge areas of the Computer Science Curriculum (IEEE/ACM CS2103):

- Algorithms and Complexity
- Architecture and Organization
- Computational Science
- Discrete Structures
- Graphics and Visualization
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Information Assurance and Security
- Information Management
- Intelligent Systems
- Networking and Communications
- Operating Systems
- Platform-based Development
- Parallel and Distributed Computing
- Programming Languages
- Software Development Fundamentals
- Software Engineering
- Systems Fundamentals
- Social Issues and Professional Practice

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates may study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules:

Candidates must also study 20 credits of Optional modules or 20 credits of Discovery modules or 10 of each.

Discovery modules:

Candidates may study up to 20 credits of discovery modules:

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates may study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules:

Discovery modules:

Candidates may study up to 20 credits of discovery modules:

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 50 credits from the following optional modules:

Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 60 credits from the following optional modules:

Last updated: 07/09/2016

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