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Master of Engineering - MEng
Headingley Campus
Sandwich
Sep 2026
5 Year
With technology firms around the world crying out for highly skilled graduates, this master's in computer science will put you at the forefront of computer science engineering. As part of this Computer Science MEng, you’ll: - Earn a master's in computer science with a focus on cutting-edge technologies - Study essential STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) subject area themes as outlined by the Government - Develop the skills you’ll need to solve computing problems in any industry, in a networked and converged world packed with opportunities - Examine computer systems to understand how they work, troubleshoot issues, and explore the implications of technological evolution in businesses - Enhance your expertise in emerging technologies while strengthening your project management and teamwork capabilities - Explore a wide range of subjects, including advanced software engineering, cloud computing, network management, industrial control systems, robotics, systems integration, machine learning, and data analytics
Find out moreDevelop industry-ready skills
This computer science degree was designed in partnership with industry professionals, ensuring your studies are current and reflect the latest developments in computer science engineering. Our experienced teaching team brings extensive industrial and research backgrounds that enrich your learning experience. You’ll benefit from guest lectures by industry leaders, gaining insights from their expertise.
Gain practical experienceWe’re committed to providing hands-on learning opportunities that will impress employers after you graduate. Many of your assessments on this degree in computer science will involve practical tasks, enabling you to showcase your projects, reports, and presentations, linking theoretical knowledge to real-world practice.
Placement opportunitiesBy participating in a paid placement during your third year, you can gain invaluable professional experience. Additionally, we organise an annual event designed for you to present your projects and ideas to industry representatives.
Why study the MEng Computer Science degree at Leeds Beckett University?- Fantastic placement opportunities - Industry experienced expert teaching team - Practical assessments such as demonstrations, group projects, reports and presentations will help you link the theory you are learning to industry practice, preparing you for life in the workplace - Showcase your projects and network with experts from industry at our annual showcase event
Gain an insight into computers, operating systems and networks - discover how they work internally and how they work with each other to provide the common computing experience with which we are all familiar. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Develop your core understanding of many aspects of computer science. This will include software engineering, computer networking, digital media, AI, cloud computing, sustainable computing and big data. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
You'll be introduced to the fundamentals of computer programming. This will include variables and data types, understanding sequence, selection and iteration, basic algorithms, and structured programming and reuse. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Discover the stages involved in the development of database systems and acquire database modelling and implementation skills. You'll also examine the ethical and professional issues associated with the database development process. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Extend the basic knowledge of programming you have gained on the fundamentals module. You’ll focus on the concept of object-oriented programming and its associated design techniques. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Examine the principles involved in making information sharing possible, efficient and secure. You'll gain an understanding of the techniques that networking protocols use to achieve successful communication, including error detection and recovery, multiplexing and security protection. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Focus on advanced programming concepts and their underlying principles. You'll also study professional techniques used during development of good quality commercial strength software products. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Develop your knowledge of operating systems to a level that will allow you to support, administrate and even develop small parts of a live operating system. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Explore the basics of local area networks (LANs) and wireless LANs. You'll develop an understand of the operations and key components of LANs and WLANs. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Develop your knowledge of algorithms and data structures, and the latest development in artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. You'll explore the ways in which they are applied in various contexts for example smart cities, health, business, and manufacturing. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Further your professional and entrepreneurial skills by working within a small group to design, develop and present a solution to a real or case-study based problem. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Extend your programming skills and knowledge to a more advanced level. You'll develop your transferable programming and design abilities which will permit you to work confidently within industry. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Enhance your professional and entrepreneurial skills. You'll work in a small development team to identify, research, plan, design, develop, evaluate and present a software-based solution to a real problem. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Enhance your understanding of the tools and techniques used by modern network managers. You'll learn to collect management data, look for faults on the network and identify diagnostic procedures that are on par with industry standards. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
The module will focus on the principles and the techniques in developing systems for 'Internet of Things'. You'll understand the application of intelligent systems in everyday life and how to automate complex scenarios. You'll look at prototyping smart systems and the tools and techniques used to develop them for a connected world. We'll explore how to program automation features in devices such as wearable technologies, and home-automation technologies. You'll develop a critical understanding of the components and principles that form an IoT system and how to critically analyse a problem, build a prototype and deploy a smart system using appropriate tools and techniques. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Develop an awareness of the methods and skills required to carry out master's-level research successfully. You'll reflect critically on your own development in the context of your chosen programme of study. Your final product or dissertation must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of your field of study and a critical awareness of issues at the forefront of our discipline. It should build on your existing skillset and demonstrate a degree of originality in the application of your knowledge. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
This module provides the opportunity to undertake independent research or advanced scholarship in a subject area aligned with your award and personal academic interests. You'll design and complete an in-depth research project, culminating in a formal dissertation. Through critical enquiry and systematic analysis, you'll develop well-reasoned conclusions grounded in evidence, address clearly defined research questions, and situate your findings within existing academic and professional knowledge. On completion, you'll demonstrate an informed understanding of the legal, social, ethical, and professional considerations to your field, including their application within appropriate codes of professional practice. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
120 Grades/points required
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