Computer science drives the fundamental technologies of today’s connected world. Take your place to set the agenda for tomorrow’s ever-changing digital future. Our distinctive MEng Computer Science builds upon the BSc Computer Science programme and provides additional breadth and depth of study, including a wide choice of advanced technical options. It will prepare you for the next generation of systems and software by exploring hot research topics such as: complexity theory social media technology biologically inspired robotics In your fourth year, you will take part in a group design project and work with a real industry customer or solve challenging problems through imaginative application of technology. We have strong relationships with employers, and our graduates are particularly in demand for their understanding of organisations and their practical abilities in the workplace. We have our own Careers Hub website and run an annual careers fair.

Employability is embedded into modules from the first year onwards and right from the first lecture. We explain the degree skills which are being taught throughout the modules and offer a number of optional employability modules. The technical skills you will obtain are in high demand, as are skills of understanding and analysing problems, together with communicating the results. Major technology organisations have a special need for computer scientists. You could end up as part of the team writing the next version of Windows, devising a computer based stock control system for an automotive manufacturer, or writing a secure web-based customer interface for a US music distributor.