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MEng Computing

The College, Swansea University ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This four-year course is aimed at the specific needs of advanced software development and will distinguish you as a committed and knowledgeable computing expert.

The MEng in Computing is accredited by the British Computer Society for Chartered Engineers (CEng) status. This means that after industrial experience, you can apply to become a Chartered Engineer.

Our diverse academic team will develop your knowledge of fundamental computer science concepts and how they can be applied to solve real-world problems.

You will have access to dedicated computer laboratories and specialised equipment for projects, including Arduinos, innovative home technologies and virtual reality headsets.

Showcase your work to staff and students at the annual Project Fair.

General Eligibility

A Levels: AAB-ABB. If not studying Level Maths, Computer Science or Physics, applicants must have GCSE Grade B 96) in Maths.

BTEC students: D*DD in IT or Computing. Grade B (6) in GCSE Maths is required.

IB: 34 overall with 6 in Higher Level Maths.

We also require GCSE English Grade 4/C.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory Modules:

  • Programming 1

  • Professional Issues 1: Computers and Society

  • Concepts of Computer Science

  • Modelling Computing Systems 1

  • Programming 2

  • Professional Issues 2: Software Development

  • Introduction to Data Science

  • Modelling Computing Systems 2

2 Year 2

Compulsory Modules:

  • Declarative Programming

  • Software Engineering

  • Database Systems

  • Algorithms

  • Software Engineering 2

Optional Modules:

  • Professional Development and Career Planning

  • Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction

  • Concurrency

  • Web Service Development

  • Visual Computing

  • Automata and Formal Language Theory

3 Year 3

Compulsory Modules:

  • Software Engineering Project Planning and Management

  • Software Engineering Project Implementation and Dissertation

  • Software Engineering Project Specification and Development

  • Software Testing

Optional Modules:

  • High Integrity Systems

  • Embedded System Design

  • Optimisation

  • Modelling and Verification Techniques

  • Teaching Computing via a School Placement

4 Year 4

Compulsory Modules:

  • Software Team Project

  • Software Delivery Project

Optional Modules:

  • Information Security Management

  • Critical Systems

  • Human-Centred Visual Analytics

  • Embedded System Design

  • Optimisation

  • Modelling and Verification Techniques

  • Operating Systems and Architectures

Language Requirement

Non-native English speakers must achieve 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent tests.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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