Comments about MSc - PgD Computer Systems Engineering - At the institution - Pontypridd - Rhondda Cynon Taff
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Entry requirements
Entry Requirements: Entry requirements: A degree in an appropriate discipline, an HNC plus five years in industry, or an HND plus three years in industry. If you do not have these qualifications we may consider your case individually.
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Academic title
MSc / PgD Computer Systems Engineering
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Course description
This award concentrates on the commercially
important and rapidly expanding area of computer
systems engineering. Modern electronics and computer systems companies need engineers who can respond quickly to changes in technology and who have knowledge of modern computer-based and embedded systems. Such systems are at the heart of many engineering products and you will investigate how they are designed and implemented in both hardware and software. You will also gain expertise in computer networking and computer forensics and programming in both C and Java.
It is an ideal course if you are a graduate planning a career in Computer Systems Engineering, or if you work in the engineering industry and wish to develop your knowledge and skills. The course will equip you to design and develop both hardware and software solutions to commercial and industrial problems. The course incorporates an 18-week project that may be conducted in industry if you are studying full-time, which could lead to job opportunities on completion of the course. You will also have the opportunity to complete industrial case studies and be involved in
‘live’ mini-projects. If you are a part-time student working in a course-related industry, you may be able to relate your major project to an aspect of your company’s work.
Course Content
Modules include:
* Product Management and Integrating Case Studies
* Embedded System Design
* Embedded Hardware Operating Systems
* Major Project
* Computer Forensics
* Network Security
* Software Development
How To Study
There are six taught modules and an 18-week major project. Each module comprises 48 hours of formal lectures and the equivalent time in self-directed laboratories. If you are studying part-time you will study three modules per year with the project normally studied in the third year. You will learn to use the latest design tools and software.
Start dates
You can enrol on this programme in September or February.
Career prospects
Many industries need specialists in this area. Your skills and knowledge will be highly sought-after by
employers who value your logical, technical and
methodical skills. Careers are available in industrial and technology sectors, such as embedded systems hardware or software development, computer and network security and computer systems engineering.
