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MSc - Master of Science
Colchester Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Colchester Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Colchester Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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MSc Computer Engineering is the first in the UK and provides a balanced perspective of both hardware and software elements of computing systems, and their relative design trade-offs and applications. It will build on your knowledge in mathematics, science, and engineering to ensure you have a sound foundation in the areas needed for a career in this field.
Laboratory experiences enable you to understand experimental design and simulation techniques. We are internationally leading in this, and you will have access to unique computer engineering platforms including our:
Advances in technology are yielding smaller and higher-performance computer systems permeating into a wide range of applications, from communication systems to consumer products and common household appliances. Computer engineering encompasses the principles, methods, and modern tools for the design and implementation of computing systems.
Our School is a community of scholars leading the way in technological research and development. Today’s computer scientists are creative people who are focused and committed, yet restless and experimental. We are home to many of the world’s top scientists, and our work is driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence.
Your future
Upon graduation, you can look for employment in:
Our recent graduates have progressed to a variety of senior positions in industry and academia.
A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects (with no module requirements): Computing, Computer Engineering, Computer Games, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Software Engineering. We will also consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree or above which includes: At least one Computing module, such as: Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Database, Software Engineering.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,550 per year
Students from Domestic
Fees will increase for each academic year of study.
£22,400 per year
Students from EU
Fees will increase for each academic year of study.
£22,400 per year
Students from International
Fees will increase for each academic year of study.
The University of Essex prides itself on being at the forefront of research innovation and global change....