Computer Systems Engineering (Including Placement Year) - BEng (Hons)

University of Essex

Computer systems can be found everywhere: inside a mobile phone, at a hospital bedside, and inside your TV, washing machine and games consoles. Computer systems engineers explore how this works – what is needed to convert machines and machinery into useful computing. We're for people who want to figure out what goes on inside the box.Our course gives you a thorough introduction to computer science before focussing on systems engineering. You study areas including:- writing programs, programming embedded microprocessors and designing embedded microprocessor systems in C- the design and function of modern operating systems- the functionality hardware needs to provide for an operating systemWe emphasise the importance of practical learning, and you also have the opportunity to undertake a major project or product development specified either by a member of academic staff or a partner company.In addition to these topics, you also have the flexibility to explore other areas our department specialises in, such as computer security, Big Data, and robotics.**Programming at Essex**Teaching someone to programme is about opening a door. In your first year, you will be introduced to programming using C. We assess your ability to think in a programmatic way during the first week of term, and if you need additional support we offer classes to boost your programming skills and confidence.

Computer Science and Electronic Engineering