Computer Science | MEng at Leeds Beckett University

Course Details

With technology firms around the world crying out for talented and highly-skilled graduates, this course is dedicated to putting you at the forefront of computer science engineering and will enable you to graduate with a masters-level qualification. It aligns with some of the key themes of the increasingly influential STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects, which have been deemed a major priority by the Government in order to create a skilled workforce and a strong economy.

In a networked and converged world that's packed with opportunities, you will develop the skills to be able to solve computing problems in any industry. You will examine computer systems, understand how they work, the problems that arise and the implications of what companies are developing. You will also hone your expertise in emerging technologies and build your abilities in project management and teamworking.

You will study advanced software engineering, cloud computing, distributed databases, network management, converged networking technologies, industrial control systems, robotics, theories of algorithms, scientific computing and systems integration. Your studies will give you the confidence to be innovative as you work on the development, integration and control of unique systems.

We are committed to giving you hands-on experience that will help you stand out from the crowd and impress employers when you graduate. That's why you will be encouraged to undertake a paid placement during your second year - it will be a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable experience without adding to the length of your study. In-depth study in your third and fourth years will allow you to critique your skills and ensure they are aligned to both your specific area of expertise and your career ambitions.

Course Benefits

We have designed this course in partnership with industry, ensuring everything you study will be current and will reflect the latest trends in computer science engineering. Our teaching team has a wealth of industrial and research experience which will feed into your learning, and we also invite leading industry practitioners to deliver guest lectures and share their expertise.

Many of your assessments will be practical. You will give demonstrations and produce projects, reports and presentations that will help you link theory to practice, preparing you for life in the workplace. We also organise an annual event which will enable you to showcase your projects and innovative ideas with industry.

You will be able to put your knowledge and skills into practice in our state-of-the-art sand-boxed laboratories with full administrator access, giving you the freedom to experiment, design and control networks.

You will have the opportunity to undertake a paid placement after your third year. This placement (subject to availability) will allow you to develop your practical skills, giving you hands-on experience to add to your CV. You will be able to apply your knowledge to your placement, allowing you to put what you learn into practice in industry. This means you can graduate with a masters qualification backed up by significant computing work experience. Many of our students also go on to take up full-time positions with the companies where they spent their placements.