MSc in Computer Systems Engineering

About the course

This MSc in Computer Systems Engineering programme intends to promote and engender a positive interest in current practice and through the dissertation an understanding of research methods. This is to encourage students to respond to changes and developments and allow them to contribute to future developments. With a large proportion of laboratory and practical work you will reinforce the theories and practices learnt in the classroom with ‘hands on’ experience. Our programmes offer you the opportunity to study the fundamental knowledge and theories required by all Systems Engineers and apply these to the practical work environment. Most lectures are supported by programme notes, which allow the student to concentrate on the lecture and complete some independent studies of his/her own. Group work is also encouraged in many modules.
Assessment
Assessment is through a mix of examination, coursework and essays, plus other oral and activity-based assignments. Coursework includes problem-solving activities, consultancy projects, presentations and individual and group reports.
A variety of assessment methods are used:
Practical Assessment – the majority of modules have assessment of practical work
Theoretical assessment – by tests, essays and examination
Project Assessment – give you the opportunity to express yourself creatively within a business environment
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, and group presentations. Syndicate and group work is encouraged to enable participants to benefit from the varied backgrounds and experience of other cohort members.Graduates are exceptionally well suited to positions in which computing and technology are applied towards making strategic and operational contributions to the functioning, improvement and renewal of commercial and non-commercial organizations

Many graduates of this MSc have successfully moved to careers in engineering and computing. Significant numbers have also embarked on careers in business, management and finance. Graduates can seek employment as:

• Systems Software Developer and Application Systems Developer
• AI Consultant and Researcher
• Systems Engineer and Systems Manager
• Systems Consultant