Computer Engineering MSc
Course Overview - Computer Engineering MSc
Our 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 builds 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. You have access to unique computer engineering platforms, including our:
• Intelligent Flat (iSpace)
Our 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 builds 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.<br/><br/>Laboratory experiences enable you to understand experimental design and simulation techniques. You have access to unique computer engineering platforms, including our:<br/><br/><br/>• Intelligent Flat (iSpace)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Robotics Arena<br/><br/><br/><br/>- advanced networking and multimedia labs<br/><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Our School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is a community of scholars leading the way in technological research and development. Todays computer scientists are creative people who are focused and committed, yet restless and experimental. Our work is driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence. Thats why we are ranked 6th in the UK for research power in computer science (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
Varied
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £12,725 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £24,675 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |






















