Computer Science

Summary
Computer science is at the core of how we solve problems, build systems and shape the digital world. From software development to large-scale systems, it underpins every industry.

On this integrated master’s course, you will go beyond the fundamentals to develop advanced skills in designing, building and testing software systems. You will learn how to work with programming languages, development environments and modelling tools, while understanding how to structure applications and manage data effectively.

Building on the BSc, this MEng allows you to explore computing in greater depth, developing the confidence to tackle more complex challenges. Your learning is grounded in real world practice, preparing you to apply your skills across a wide range of industries.

We prepare students with powers of abstraction, the ability to design and not just implement, and to have a mindset suited for problem-solving, preparing you to work across a wide range of roles in the computing industry.  You will be guided to acquire the skills to tackle today’s problems, but also to learn the foundations to adapt to and build intelligent solutions for the problems of the future.

Key features of the course
Go further with an integrated master’s. This four-year MEng builds on the BSc, allowing you to deepen your knowledge and take on more advanced computing challenges.

Build strong foundations. Master the rigorous process that makes software operate with industrial-grade speed and reliability. From algorithms to computational complexity, you will learn to design for function, test for reliability and build the intelligent engines driving the next era of autonomous software.

Learn the full development process. From capturing requirements to structuring applications, managing data and testing software, understand how robust systems are created.

Learn to design and build systems where explicit rules have not been articulated to be programmed into instructions but must be learned from data.  You will be taught the underlying mathematical concepts and the high-performance software tools that makes this possible.

Use modern tools and techniques. Work throughout the development lifecycle to improve efficiency, scalability, and maintainability. This includes adopting contemporary programming languages, frameworks, development environments and modelling tools.

Learn from experts. Your teaching is delivered by academics with a strong reputation for innovation and technical excellence.

Prepare for your future. Graduates are highly sought after for their ability to develop creative, practical solutions using advanced technical skills.

Student support
Your Personal Academic Tutor will support you throughout your degree, offering guidance on your studies, career planning and personal development.

You will also have access to our Careers Hub, including an annual careers fair and opportunities to connect with employers. If you want to develop your own ideas, Future Worlds, our startup incubator, will support you to take them further.

Further information
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society and the Institution of Engineering and Technology, supporting your progression towards professional recognition.

Computer Science at Southampton has a strong reputation for innovation, and our graduates are in high demand across a wide range of industries.

Course Modules

This four-year programme will enable you to pursue a career in any area of the computing industry. It has been designed to maximise student choice by allowing you to tailor the degree structure to suit your own interests.

During the first two years you will undertake a series of core modules, for example Programming, Computer Systems, and Mathematics. In your third year you can choose from a wide range of optional modules that reflect the specialist areas and key technologies of computer science that will be critical in the future. You will also work on an individual project with the potential to explore cutting edge technologies and innovative applications.

The fourth year particularly emphasises engineering design, management and industrial collaboration. You will take part in a group design project, working with a real industry customer or solving challenging problems through the imaginative application of technology. This programme is also available with a year in industry.

For further info on our modules: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-degree-meng#modules

A range of assessment methods are used on this programme to enable students to demonstrate their achievement of the intended learning outcomes. These include written examinations and assessments, in-class tests, design exercises, programming exercises, oral presentations, assessed laboratories and group work exercises.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Engineering and Technology, Institution of
• British Computer Society