University of Central Lancashire (UCLan Cyprus)
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan Cyprus) Larnaca

BEng (Hons) Computer Engineering

Information

Department
School of Sciences
Duration
4 years
Additional Information

The BEng (Hons) Computer Engineering programme aims to provide graduates with a broad understanding of current technology and practice in computer engineering, covering the relevant aspects of Digital and Analogue Electronics, Microcontrollers and Computer Architectures, Programming and Operating Systems, Software and Hardware Engineering, Networking, Robotics as well as additional specialist areas according to the option modules studied.

The discipline of Computer Engineering encompasses a wide skills base and the emphasis of this programme is placed on Computer Hardware, Networking and Robotics. It encompasses elements of system level design, programming and mathematical principles.

The programme equips graduates with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to thrive and develop to gain suitable employment in the rapidly changing world of Computer engineering. The skills gained on the programme are also transferable to a diverse set of industrial and commercial sectors.

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Program

Year 1

Compulsory

  • Computer Systems and Security
  • Calculus and Linear Algebra for Engineers
  • Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Engineering, Research and Academic Skills

Year 2

Compulsory

  • Probability Theory for Engineers
  • Computational Mathematics for Engineers
  • Electronics and Instrumentation
  • Digital Electronics
  • Introduction to Networking
  • Algorithms and Data Structures

Optional

  • System Analysis and Database Design
  • Mechanics 
  • Applied Physics
  • Electronic Engineering Practice
  • Explorations in Computing
  • Free Elective

Year 3

Compulsory

  • Digital Systems
  • Computer Architectures
  • Operating Systems

Optional

  • Human Computer Interaction and User Experience
  • Data Communications
  • Introduction to Network Routing
  • Electronic Systems Applications
  • Signals and Control Systems
  • Electronics Systems
  • Robotic Systems
  • Advanced Programming
  • Digital Evidence and Incident Response
  • Computer Security
  • Database Systems

Sandwich Year

  • Industrial Placement

Year 4

Compulsory

  • Microcontroller Systems
  • Engineering Professionalism
  • Project 

Optional

  • Advanced Network Routing
  • Cloud Computing
  • Mobile Technologies
  • Parallel Processing and Distributed Systems
  • Fault Tolerant Systems
  • VSLI Systems Design
  • Computer-Aided Instrumentation
  • Embedded Real-Time Systems
  • Robotics and Autonomous Systems
  • Computer Vision
  • Artificial Intelligence