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MEng (Hons) Computer Science

The MEng course allows you to study computer science at an advanced level and includes modules from our Master’s programme. The course is wider ranging and more in depth than our BSc, with an emphasis on mainstream computer science and software development. It gives you the option to choose modules from other computer science courses, and involves more of a focus on applying your knowledge to real-world problems. During the course you’ll also complete a Masters-level project and have the opportunity to spend a year working in industry or studying abroad.

Work placement

You have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement for your third year. We encourage you to take advantage since on average placement students have a greater chance of finding good employment after graduation and achieve higher grades in their final year.

Work placements are spent in a paid job relevant to your degree. You apply in the second year, with support from the University using our extensive contacts with employers. Recent placement students have worked at large organisations such as:

Apple
BT
IBM
Intel
GSK
Microsoft
Xerox.
Numerous smaller organizations, some family-run or near home.

Study abroad

This course offers you the opportunity to study abroad in the Sandwich Year through the University's study abroad program. Study abroad opportunities are available worldwide and in Europe under the Erasmus+ Programme.

Campus Information

College Lane Campus

The main site of the university remains the College Lane campus, which houses the original Hatfield Technical College building. Notable among the buildings in this campus is the university's Learning Resource Centre, a combined library and computer centre. There is also a substantial collection of halls of residence and student houses, and the University of Hertfordshire Students' Union is headquartered at College Lane campus. The College Lane campus is also the location of Hertfordshire International College, which is part of the Navitas group, providing a direct pathway for international students to the University.

Intakes

Oct Deadline: May

Application Processing Time in Days: 25

Application Process

More Information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Our graduates have become software developers, programmers, web developers, business analysts, database administrators, project managers and IT consultants, or have studied for postgraduate degrees. There are careers across many employment sectors, including the IT industry, business, education and government.

Recent employers have included Blackberry, GSK, HP, IBM, John Lewis, and T-Mobile. Other graduates have continued with postgraduate studies (typically an MSc or PhD) at Hertfordshire or at other universities.

This particular degree title is at a more advanced level and hence is preparation for a wide variety of demanding careers in many areas of computing or software development, in technical work and/or management.

It is broad-based and flexible, with an emphasis on mainstream computer science and software development, thus keeping your career options open. It draws on the School’s breadth of expertise and its extensive experience of computer science education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The course is for anyone with an interest in academic computer science, in particular software development, and how it can be applied to benefit individuals and organisations. As it is more demanding than the BSc, the entry requirements are higher and you need to maintain at least a 2:1 equivalent standard throughout. It is not necessary to have A-level or equivalent in Maths, Computer Science or ICT.

The programme as a whole is very flexible. The MEng in Computer Science course gives you the opportunity for an optional work placement in the third year, a number of options in later years, and the chance to switch to the BSc in Computer Science should you wish to complete the course sooner. Equally, it is possible to switch to the MEng from the BSc in Computer Science during the first two years of the course. However, you do not need to decide until you have started your course and can make an informed choice based on experience.

This course gives you the skills and knowledge for a career as a developer, software engineer, project manager or IT consultant. Common employers typically include IT consultancies and IT service providers in the telecommunications, aerospace, defence, financial services and retail sectors.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

UCAS Points

A Level

BTEC

DMM

GCSE: Grade 4/C in English, Mathematics, and Science.

Undergraduate (year 1)

Completion of the Standard XII Certificate with 60-70% depending on points tariff required by the UH course. Some courses may require specific subjects
IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band for standard courses – some courses require higher
Standard XII English with 65% will also be accepted

Undergraduate (year 2/3)

Depending on qualifications and course - usually require 2/3 year Diploma post-Standard XII to be considered
IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band for standard courses – some courses require higher

University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield , England ,United Kingdom