Computer Systems Engineering and Robotics (including foundation year)

Why study this course?

This is a four-year degree course with a built-in foundation year (Year 0). It's the perfect route into university if you can't meet the necessary entry requirements or don't have the traditional qualifications required to start a standard undergraduate degree. You'll graduate with a full undergraduate degree with the same title and award as those who studied the traditional three-year course.

More about this course

Addressing the skills-shortage in the area of intelligent hardware/software systems and applied robotics, this career-focused course aims to equip you with the key skills needed to succeed as a well-rounded professional who is ready to work in cutting-edge computing and engineering sectors.

One of the key strengths of the course is its practical nature, which will allow you to develop hands-on skills and expertise. The course is supported by a number of specialised laboratories in general electronics, microwave and satellite communications, computer-aided design (CAD), embedded systems and digital systems and opto-electronics.

When studying any of our specialised modules you will spend a considerable part of the module in these laboratories and this will provide you with an opportunity to practice what you learn in your lectures and seminar sessions. Using an industry-standard simulation package you will investigate, design, implement, test and document a variety of real-world examples of electronics and communications systems. These sessions are performed individually or as part of a group.

You will gain the skills that employers are looking for and will also acquire relevant experience through a work placement in a real client-driven project in the work-related learning module. The course will also help you develop interpersonal, team working and engineering skills alongside commercial, ethical and environmental awareness.

Course Modules

Please note, modules for this course are subject to change. Example modules may include:

Foundation year:
Programming;
Mathematics;
Cyber Security Fundamentals;
Introduction to Robotics and Internet of Things

First year:
Programming;
Electronics Systems;
Computer Hardware and Software Architectures;
Logic and Mathematical Techniques;
Microprocessors and Embedded Systems;
Advanced Electronics Systems;
Network Operating Systems;
Databases;
Data Structures and Specialist Programming;
Network Engineering

Third year:
Project;
Digital Systems Applications;
Applied Robotics;
Computer Vision;
IoT Systems and Security;
Microwave and Optical Fibre Communications;
Distributed and Internet Systems;
Network Security (Cisco);
Ethical Hacking;
Mobile Applications;
Extension of Knowledge