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University of Glasgow: Computer Systems Engineering
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Engineering |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This Masters in Computer Systems Engineering provides an extensive introduction to state-of-the-art miniaturised and mobile computer systems and smart device technology. This allows you to acquire the complementary hardware and software knowledge and skills required to design and develop such systems.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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You will be taught jointly by the Schools of Engineering and Computing Science. You will benefit from their combined resources and expertise and from an industry-focused curriculum.
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked 5th in the UK and 1st in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2020).
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If you are a computer engineering graduate, this programme will enhance your knowledge; if you are an electronic engineering graduate you can focus on developing your software skills; or if you are computer science graduate you can focus on developing your hardware skills.
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The School of Computing Science has extensive contacts with industrial partners who contribute to several of their taught courses, through active teaching, curriculum development, and panel discussion. Recent contributions in Computer Systems Engineering include: IBM, J.P. Morgan, Amazon, Adobe and Red Hat.
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The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
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As computer systems have reduced in size, and are increasingly mobile with more complex functionalities, they are now a fundamental component of smart device technology. This postgraduate programme is particularly suited to acquiring the complementary hardware and software knowledge and skills required for understanding and designing such systems.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Computer Systems Engineering include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.
Core Courses VLSI Design M Integrated Systems Design Project M Software Engineering (M) MSc Project
Optional Courses typically include: Digital Signal Processing Introduction to Data Science and Systems (M) Digital Communications M Microwave and Millimetre Wave Circuit Design Optical Communications Real Time Embedded Programming Quantum Electronic Devices M Quantum Materials M Internet Technology (M) Human Computer Interaction Design and Evaluation (M) Human-Centred Security (M) CyberSecurity Fundamentals for MSc (M) Cyber Systems Forensics (M) Big Data: Systems, Programming, and Management (M) Secured Software Engineering for MSc (M) Web Science for MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Mechatronics, with modules in each of Electronics and Advanced Programming and Engineering Mathematics/Mathematics at an average grade of 2.1 or non-UK equivalent. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) with an average grade of 2.1 or non-UK equivalent in core modules. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
Summary
This Masters in Computer Systems Engineering provides an extensive introduction to state-of-the-art miniaturised and mobile computer systems and smart device technology. This allows you to acquire the complementary hardware and software knowledge and skills required to design and develop such systems.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
You will be taught jointly by the Schools of Engineering and Computing Science. You will benefit from their combined resources and expertise and from an industry-focused curriculum.
-
Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked 5th in the UK and 1st in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2020).
-
If you are a computer engineering graduate, this programme will enhance your knowledge; if you are an electronic engineering graduate you can focus on developing your software skills; or if you are computer science graduate you can focus on developing your hardware skills.
-
The School of Computing Science has extensive contacts with industrial partners who contribute to several of their taught courses, through active teaching, curriculum development, and panel discussion. Recent contributions in Computer Systems Engineering include: IBM, J.P. Morgan, Amazon, Adobe and Red Hat.
-
The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
-
As computer systems have reduced in size, and are increasingly mobile with more complex functionalities, they are now a fundamental component of smart device technology. This postgraduate programme is particularly suited to acquiring the complementary hardware and software knowledge and skills required for understanding and designing such systems.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Computer Systems Engineering include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.
Core Courses DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION (H) INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN PROJECT M SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (M) MSC PROJECT
Optional Courses typically include: ADVANCED OPERATING SYSTEMS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (H) COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE (H) CRYPTOGRAPHY AND SECURE DEVELOPMENT (M) CYBER SYSTEM FORENSICS (M) DIGITAL COMMUNICATION 4 INTERNET TECHNOLOGY (M) MICROWAVE AND MILLIMETRE WAVE CIRCUIT DESIGN OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS REAL TIME EMBEDDED PROGRAMMING SAFETY-CRITICAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT (M) WEB SCIENCE (M)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2.1 equivalent degree (GPA 3.0) in either Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Mechatronics. Must have modules in maths and advanced/object oriented programming. |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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