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 s...
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.<br/><br/>Our course gives you a thorough introduction to computer science before focussing on systems engineering. You study areas including:<br/><br/><br/>- Writing programs, programming embedded microprocessors and designing embedded microprocessor systems in C<br/><br/><br/>- The design and function of modern operating systems<br/><br/><br/>- The functionality hardware needs to provide for an operating system<br/><br/><br/>We 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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Programming at Essex**<br/><br/>Teaching someone to programme is about opening a door. In your first year at Essex you will study a module that introduces you to programming using C. We assess your ability to think in a programmatic way in the very first week of term and if you require additional support, we offer classes which will boost your skills and confidence with programming.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2024
Campus
Colchester Campus
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Course Code
H650
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
A levelB,B,B Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels UCAS TariffAccess to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 30 Or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. |
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