MEng Computer Science (G403)
2021 entry
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| UCAS code | G403 |
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| Application method | UCAS |
| Course duration | 4 year(s) full-time |
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| Location of course | Clifton campus |
| Part-time study | Part-time study is not available for this course |
About MEng Computer Science
This course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of computer science. There are extensive opportunities to specialise in a range of advanced areas while gaining skills in system development and enterprise. We review our curriculum constantly to ensure it remains at the cutting edge.
Core ideas are introduced in years one and two. You will cover the principles of algorithms and programming, covering three key paradigms: imperative, functional and object-oriented.
You will study mathematics and statistics underpinning modern computer science; how a modern computer architecture is organised; concurrent systems and networks; and foundations of human-computer interaction, cybersecurity and theoretical and data-driven computer science.
A key component of year two is the software group project in which you work in a team to develop an application for a real-world client with help from an industrial mentor.
In your final two years you will choose from a wide range of optional units in order to specialise in selected advanced areas of computer science. You will undertake a significant group project working with industrial mentors. You will also conduct an individual project, co-created with a supervising member of staff, with opportunities to work with industrial and research partners.
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Typical offer for MEng Computer Science - applicants must meet one of the following
| A-level Standard offer |
A*AA including A* in Mathematics |
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| A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? | AAB including A in Mathematics |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer |
38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? |
34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) |
| Cambridge Pre-U offer | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C. |
| Access to HE Diploma offer | Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Engineering Science, Mathematics and Engineering, Science, or Science and Engineering. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:
Plus A in A-level Mathematics or achieving the required level in the University of Bristol Mathematics Test. Mature students are welcome to contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. |
| BTEC offer | D*DD in Engineering, plus either A in A-level Mathematics or achieving the required level in the University of Bristol Mathematics Test |
| Scottish Qualifications Authority offer | Advanced Higher: AA including Mathematics, and Standard Higher: AAAAA |
| Welsh Baccalaureate offer | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. |
| European Baccalaureate offer | 88% overall, with 9.0 in Mathematics |
| UK qualifications | Further information about UK qualifications |
| International qualifications | Accepted international qualifications |
Specified subjects
Where A-level Mathematics is not offered alongside this qualification, applicants may be invited to undertake a maths test at the University.
Applicants must also meet these requirements
| GCSE profile requirements | Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
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| English language requirements | If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile E Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. |
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Accreditation
This course is recognised by the following organisations:
The BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
The BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
The BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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