Communications Systems and Software Engineering, BEng Hons
ObjectivesIt examines network and communications hardware and theory plus software engineering and programming for embedded systems and large-scale and distributed systems.
Entry requirementsThis programme is designed for students who see their future in software development for communications systems.
Academic titleCommunications Systems and Software Engineering, BEng Hons
Course descriptionThere is teaching support for students who wish to undertake the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate in the second year.
Year 1
-Introduction to Computer Networking
-Programming Technologies
-Computer and Communications Engineering Applications
-Learning and Communications
-Engineering Mathematics
Year 2
-Hardware Systems and Design
-Programming for Software Systems
-Operating Systems and Security
-Software Engineering and Project Management
-Database Systems
Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)
Final Year
-Individual Project
-Management and Communications
-Wireless Data Technologies
-Mobile Entertainment Systems
-Two Options
Professional recognition
This programme has been accredited by the Institution of Engineering Technology (IET) to partially meet the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer
Career options
Systems engineer capable of developing systems for the hardware-software interface as well as software systems for data processing and manipulation