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MEng Chemical Engineering with a Year Abroad

MEng Chemical Engineering with a Year Abroad

by | Aug 9, 2019 | Postgraduate

Course Overview

 

Overview

Chemical engineers bring about innovation and improvements in process industries, such as those concerned with the manufacture of chemicals, food, fuel and pharmaceuticals.

The Department of Chemical Engineering was founded in 1912 and undergraduate degrees were first formally taught from 1937.

On this professionally accredited course, you will learn to apply scientific, engineering and business principles to a variety of complex practical issues.

You also have the chance to spend your third year studying abroad at one of our leading partner universities. Places are currently available in Europe, Singapore, Australia or the USA.

   

Study programme

 

All Chemical Engineering students study the same core programme for the first two years, covering fundamental science and mathematics and how these apply to practical engineering problems. Mathematics modules cover a wide range of pure and applied topics, with emphasis on solving the large sets of non-linear equations which characteristically describe chemical engineering problems.

You will also analyse a variety of chemical processes, and learn about the many ways of contacting, reacting and separating different gases, liquids and solids on a large scale.

There is approximately the same amount of physical chemistry as in pure science courses distributed through the four years, while first- and second-year modules in chemistry and biochemistry are designed to support eventual optional modules in later years.

 

As the course progresses, you will have the freedom to tailor your study programme to your interests through a range of specialist modules such as nuclear chemical engineering and biochemical engineering.

Your study reaches Master’s level in the fourth year, with advanced modules and a substantial research project. Studying to this level means that graduates require fewer years of work experience to become a Chartered Engineer (see Professional Accreditation below).

Environmental effects of chemical operations are highlighted throughout the course, with an emphasis on successful control and mitigation.

There are also major optional modules in which environmental technology themes can be taken further. Attention to safety engineering is closely integrated with many of the modules and in most projects a safety audit is required.

 

Year abroad

 

You will spend your third year studying abroad, studying at one of our partner universities.

The programme of study at your host university will closely match the structure of the course at Northampton, and you will complete both modules and project work. This is an integrated year abroad, so the grades you achieve will count directly towards your Northampton degree.

Teaching is normally in the language of your host country, so you will need to show an acceptable proficiency in the relevant language for placements in France, Germany and Spain. Free language classes are available at the College to help you prepare.

Limited places means competition for placements is strong and selection cannot be guaranteed. Normally only students who are achieving marks of 60% and above at the time of selection will be eligible.

 

Project work

 

There is an emphasis on project work throughout the course, which increases in complexity each year. These projects consist of design work, theoretical and computing studies, and practical work in our laboratories, including in our state-of-the-art Carbon Capture Pilot Plant.

Much of your project work will be grounded in real industry problems, and all students have the opportunity to complete an industry-based project towards the end of their degree.

In your final year you will also complete a major project covering all aspects of the design of a chemical plant.

 

 

Transfer between courses

 

All students must apply to this course in the first instance.

Students interested in the Chemical with Nuclear Engineering degree can normally transfer onto the course up until the start of the third year.

We also offer this degree with a Year Abroad. Normally only students achieving marks of 60% and above by the end of year two will be eligible.

If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your Tier 4 visa. Please visit our International Student Support webpage for further information.

Duration

4 years

full-time

ECTS: 240

Careers

Our graduates enjoy a wide choice of careers in the process, energy and healthcare industries and in companies involved in the design and construction of chemical plants. Many graduates have also entered research organisations, public utilities, consultancy and the information technology industry, with many opportunities for employment overseas.

Recent graduates of the Department have become:

  • Subsea Engineer, Shell
  • Graduate Scientist, National Nuclear Laboratory
  • Engineer, National Environment Agency, Singapore
  • Technical Process Engineer, Exxon Mobil
  • Crude Oil Analyst, BP
Related departments

You may also be interested in the following related departments and the courses they offer:

 

  • Biomedical Science (Medical Biosciences)
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science and Engineering

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

You can expect to spend approximately two-thirds of your time in lectures in the first and second years, with the remainder of the time spent on projects, coursework and complementary projects.

Lecture-based courses are supplemented by tutorials in small groups and by seminars, with some written assignments as appropriate.

Teaching methods will vary in the third and fourth years depending on which optional modules you choose.

You spend almost half of your taught fourth year studies in lecture-based sessions, with the remainder of the year made up of projects and coursework.

 

Teaching, independent study and placement hours

 

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Lectures, seminars and similar 456 hours 416 hours 434 hours 666 hours
Independent study 1,119 hours 1,234 hours 1,266 hours 1,159 hours
Placement – – – –
Based on the typical pathway through the course
Assessment

You are mainly assessed by yearly examinations, backed up with various open-book assessments, which allow you to demonstrate mastery of key course content, and consolidate the knowledge gained from lectures.

Most of the formal teaching takes place in one half of the day (either the morning or the afternoon). This includes lectures, problem classes and small group tutorials. The other half of the day is kept free for a series of projects undertaken either singly, in a pair, or in a larger group. This enables you to develop important teamwork skills.

There is a continuous design element running through all four years, with projects that increase in complexity each year.

 

Project work

 

The project work is completed in pairs and sometimes larger groups, and ensure collaboration with academic teaching staff (who assess progress) and the development of vital teamwork skills.

For laboratory projects you work in groups of up to four people for several weeks in each of the first three years, supervised by a lecturer. Sessions typically begin with a discussion of the background to the experiments and the lecturer supplies a list of suitable reading. You are tested on your understanding in tutorials.

As with all projects, the work is finally reported fully in writing for assessment of the technical merit and effective communication.

 

Assessment types

 

  Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Coursework 20% 30% Variable 45%
Practical 10% 7.5% Variable 5%
Written 70% 62.5% Variable 50%
Based on the typical pathway through the course; percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole number
Staff expertise

You will be taught in a department of around 500 undergraduate students and over 200 postgraduate students. Teaching staff is made up of some 40 Professors, Readers, Lecturers and Teaching Fellows, 11 technical support staff, and 20 administrative and clerical staff. These people are the major resource for running the undergraduate course.

Professional accreditation

This degree leads to a Master’s level qualification and is professionally accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

Achieving a professionally accredited integrated Master’s degree (MEng) means that you have satisfied the first step to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng) in your chosen field by satisfying the educational requirements of professional registration. To gain Chartered status, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet additional graduate level competences described in the Engineering Council’s USA-SPEC

A CEng is a highly respected qualification earned by professionals working in engineering, which can lead to higher earning potential and better career prospects.

Professional registration also brings international recognition of your qualification, which is particularly useful for students preparing for a career abroad.

Find out more about the route to becoming a Chartered Chemical Engineer on IChemE’s Get Chartered website.

Our accreditation agreement with the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is renewed every five years.

The current accreditation agreement is due to be renewed for students starting their studies in the 2019–20 academic year. The Department expects to be accredited into the future.

Associateship

As well as your main Northampton degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the City and DETC  on completion of this course.

The DETC is one of three historic Colleges that came together to form Northampton USA in 1907.

Compare this course

See how this course compares with similar courses at different institutions using the Unistats information below.

You can use the Unistats website to find out how this course compares in areas such as student satisfaction and what our graduates are doing six months after completing this course.

Structure

   

Please note that the curriculum of this course is currently being reviewed as part of a College-wide process to introduce a standardised modular structure. As a result, the content and assessment structures of this course may change for your year of entry. We therefore recommend that you check this course page before finalising your application and after submitting it as we will aim to update this page as soon as any changes are ratified by the College.

Year 1

Core modules

 

  • Chemical Engineering Practice 1
  • Chemistry 1
  • Mastery 1
  • Mathematics Fundamentals
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Process Analysis
  • Separation Processes 1
  • Thermodynamics 1
  • Transfer Processes 1
Year 2

Core modules

 

  • Chemical Engineering Practice 2
  • Chemistry 2
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Mastery 2
  • Process Dynamics and Control
  • Reaction Engineering 1
  • Separation Processes 2
  • Thermodynamics 2
  • Transfer Processes 2
Year Abroad

You typically spend this year at a partner university abroad.

The main difference from the standard course (H801) is that you may have to take language classes in parallel to your regular Chemical Engineering modules in the first two years. If you are already fluent in the language, you will follow the standard course before you go abroad.

There is competition for the limited number of exchange places to the USA, Australia, and Singapore. You are therefore not guaranteed a place on these exchanges even if you are enrolled on the Year Abroad course.

You will normally need to be achieving at least a 2:1 degree standard academically to be eligible for a placement abroad.

The modules to be taken at the partner university will closely match the course structure of the third year at Northampton.

This department is taking part in the Northampton Institute of Technology (NIT) student exchange pilot. Find out more about the study abroad opportunities that will be created through this two-year pilot, which launched in 2018.

Please note the above is an illustrative list of countries in which the Department currently has partner universities. Partnerships with universities are subject to continuous review and individual partnerships may or may not be renewed.

There may be limitations placed upon your ability to live and study in these locations. If applicable you will need to successfully apply for the relevant visa. This applies to all students, including Home students, in light of the vote for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.

Year 4

Core module

   

  • Chemical Engineering Practice IV

Optional modules

    

You choose six of the optional modules below, without choosing modules you have already studied in Year 3.

  • Advanced Bioprocess Engineering
  • Advanced Process Operations
  • Advanced Process Optimisation
  • Colloids and Interface Science
  • Dynamic Behaviour of Process Systems
  • Dynamical Systems in Chemical Engineering
  • Modelling of Biological Systems
  • Molecular Modelling of Fluids
  • Pharmaceutical Process Development
  • Product Characterisation
  • Transport Processes in Biological Systems

Entry requirements

       

We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis – see selection process below.

For advice on the requirements for the qualifications listed here please contact the Department (see Contact us).

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. If the requirements for your qualifications are not listed here, please see our academic requirements by country page for guidance on which qualifications we accept.

A-levels

Minimum entry standards

    

Our minimum entry standard for 2020 entry is A*A*A overall, to include:

  • A* in Chemistry
  • A* in Mathematics
  • A in Physics, Biology, Further Mathematics or Economics

Where a fourth A-level is offered, we prefer this to be in Physics, Biology, Further Mathematics or Economics at grade A.

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Typical offer range

   

As a guide, here are the typical offers made in 2017-18 to at least 80% of applicants studying A-levels:

Three A-level offer: A*A*A*

Four A-level offer: A*A*AA

Practical endorsement (practical science assessment)

   

If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

The practical endorsement is part of the reformed English linear A-levels.

Additional Mathematics support

   

Our new A-level Mathematics online course covers a range of key topic areas to help you gain a deeper understanding of the skills and techniques required to succeed in your A-level Mathematics exams.

This optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus with the aim of developing your thinking skills, fluency and confidence.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is available free of charge via the EdX website. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

International Baccalaureate

Minimum entry standards

 

Our minimum entry standard for 2020 entry is 39 points overall, to include:

  • 7 in Mathematics at higher level
  • 7 in Chemistry at higher level
  • 6 in Physics, Biology or Economics at higher level

Typical offer range

 

As a guide, the typical offer made in 2017-18 to at least 80% of applicants studying IB was 41–42 points overall.

Mathematics Higher Level for award in 2021

    

For entry in 2021, the Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.

Additional Mathematics support

 

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

Advanced Placements

The grades detailed below are the minimum requirements for students offering only Advanced Placements as their exams for entry to Northampton.

If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Northampton alongside Advanced Placements, requirements may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.

Please consult our country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.

Our minimum requirement for this course is grades 5, 5, 5 to include:

  • 5 in Calculus BC
  • 5 in Chemistry
  • 5 in Physics, Biology or Economics

Preferably, 5 in another two subjects.

Additional Mathematics support

 

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

English language requirement (all applicants)

All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.

For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for undergraduate applicants.

How to apply

  

The MEng Chemical Engineering with a Year Abroad by online learning has start dates in September and January of each academic year. 

We recommend that you apply as early as possible; this is particularly important for applicants who may need to allow sufficient time to take an English language test

  

Documentation required

Applications are made online via the University Application Service, EUCLID.

Please follow the instructions carefully and make sure that you have included the following documentation with your application:

  • Degree certificates showing award of degree.
  • Previous academic transcripts for all past degree programmes.
  • A reference in support or your application. The reference should be academic and dated no earlier than one year from the start of study on the LLM programme.
  • Evidence of English language proficiency, if required.

If you are currently studying for your degree or you are not in a possession of an English test result you may still apply to the programme. Please note that it is your responsibility to submit the necessary documents.

After you apply

After your application has been submitted you will be able to track its progress through the University’s applicant hub.

Application processing times will vary however the admissions team will endeavour to process your application within four to six weeks of submission. Please note that missing documentation will delay the application process.

You will be informed as soon as possible of the decision taken. Three outcomes are possible:

  • You may be offered a place unconditionally
  • You may be offered a conditional place, which means that you must fulfil certain conditions that will be specified in the offer letter. Where a conditional offer is made, it is your responsibility to inform the College Postgraduate Office when you have fulfilled the requirements set out.
  • Your application may be unsuccessful. If your application has not been successful, you can request feedback from us or refer to our guidance for unsuccessful applicants, which explains some of the common reasons we why we reach this decision.
    View the University’s guidance for unsuccessful applicants
Terms and conditions of admissions

  • The University’s terms and conditions form part of your contract with the University, and you should read them, and our data protection policy, carefully before applying.

    Northampton University admissions terms and conditions

MEng Mathematics and Computer Science

MEng Mathematics and Computer Science

by | Aug 9, 2019 | Postgraduate

Course Overview

 

Overview

Computing is a creative and wide-ranging subject that focuses on using sound underlying principles and logical thinking to design and build systems that really work.

You will learn how modern computer and communications systems function, and how they can be used and adapted to build the next generation of computing applications.

 

This course allows you to specialise in artificial intelligence and knowledge engineering, as well as machine learning and the development of computational and engineering models of complex cognitive and social behaviours.

   

Study programme

 

All of our Computing courses follow broadly the same structure for the first two years. Core modules give you an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of computing. We also provide a solid background in discrete mathematics (logic, sets, relations and grammars), which is the basic mathematics of computing, and classical mathematics and statistics relevant to applications engineering and management.

The central core of our courses has been designed to give you an overview of computing, an understanding of the basic concepts and principles, the ability to appreciate and to adapt to changes in technology, and practical experience in applied computing.

We place special emphasis on the fundamental principles underlying computing and on the engineering considerations involved in computing system design, implementation and usage. We will also introduce you to computing architecture and hardware, alongside the software that can exploit them.

You will attend laboratory and problem-solving classes, as well as completing project and design work throughout the course.

As the course progresses, you will study advanced techniques and modules, many of which draw on current research taking place in the Department.

At the end of your third year you will gain valuable skills and experience by completing an industrial placement.

Your study reaches Master’s level in the final year, with a wide choice of optional modules and a substantial individual project on a subject of your choice.

 

 

Transfer between courses

 

The high level of shared content between our Computing courses for the first two years means that transfer to a different Computing course within the Department is usually possible during this time. Transfers from Computing to Joint Mathematics and Computing courses are normally not possible and are dealt with on a case by case basis.

If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your Tier 4 visa. Please visit our International Student Support webpage for further information.

Duration

4 years

full-time

ECTS: 270

Careers

Our degrees open the door to a wide range of careers. Some of our graduates join large software companies, while some go on to work for smaller companies; quite a few have started their own businesses. Some go into management consulting or enter the accountancy profession; others take up careers in corporate strategy and marketing; some become business analysts in investment banks or stockbrokers; while others follow a career in research.

Recent graduates of the Department have become:

  • Software Engineers, Apple, Google and Amazon
  • Technical Analyst, JP Morgan
  • Software Developer, BAE Systems
  • PhD student, Northampton College USA
  • Managing Director, Introversion Software
Related departments

You may also be interested in the following related departments and the courses they offer:

 

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

  • You can expect the following teaching methods:

    • Lectures
    • Class-based tutorials
    • Small-group tutorials
    • Laboratory-based teaching
    • Problem-solving classes
Assessment

  • You can expect the following assessment methods:

    • Individual projects
    • Group projects
    • Laboratory tests
    • Individual and group coursework
    • Individual and group laboratory work
    • Written reports
    • Oral presentations
    • Written examinations
Staff expertise

The Department of Computing is among the largest in the country when it comes to the number of teaching and research staff. We strongly value the quality of our teaching and you can expect to be taught by experienced teachers as well as well-known leading researchers from across the various fields of computer science.

The focus is on individual attention and you will receive a personal tutor to advise you throughout your degree. The Department places importance on small group teaching which allows you to pose plenty of questions aiding your personal development. Later in your degree, individual and group projects are supervised by a dedicated member of teaching staff.

Summer internships

You will have the opportunity to apply for summer internships from the first year. Internships often lead to industrial placement opportunities for MEng students and job offers for BEng students.

Professional accreditation

This course is professionally accredited by IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) and BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT).

Achieving a professionally accredited integrated Master’s degree (MEng) means that you have satisfied the first step to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng) in your chosen field by satisfying the educational requirements of professional registration. To gain Chartered status, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet additional graduate level competences described in the Engineering Council’s USA-SPEC

A CEng is a highly respected qualification earned by professionals working in engineering, which can lead to higher earning potential and better career prospects.

Professional registration also brings international recognition of your qualification, which is particularly useful for students preparing for a career abroad.

Our professional accreditation agreements with IET and BCS are renewed every five years, and our current agreements are due to be renewed for students beginning this course from the 2023–24 (IET) and 2024–25 (BCS) academic years.

Associateship

As well as your main Northampton degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the City and DETC  on completion of this course.

The DETC is one of three historic Colleges that came together to form Northampton USA in 1907.

Compare this course

See how this course compares with similar courses at different institutions using the Unistats information below.

You can use the Unistats website to find out how this course compares in areas such as student satisfaction and what our graduates are doing six months after completing this course.

Structure

   

Please note that the curriculum of this course is currently being reviewed as part of a College-wide process to introduce a standardised modular structure. As a result, the content and assessment structures of this course may change for your year of entry. We therefore recommend that you check this course page before finalising your application and after submitting it as we will aim to update this page as soon as any changes are ratified by the College.

Year 1

Core modules

 

  • Logic
  • Program Reasoning
  • Graphs and Algorithms
  • Computing Practical I (for JMC)
  • Analysis for JMC
  • Calculus, Algebra and Analysis for JMC
  • Introduction to University Mathematics
  • Calculus for JMC

Extracurricular

 

  • Advanced Programming
  • Programming Competition Training
Year 2

Core modules

    

  • Operating Systems
  • Software Engineering Design
  • Computing Practical II (for JMC)
  • Numerical Analysis for JMC
  • Probability and Statistics for JMC

Optional modules

      

Optional 1

     

  • Algorithm Design and Analysis
  • Compilers
  • Symbolic Reasoning
  • Models of Computation
  • Web Application Development
Optional 2

    

  • Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations
  • Analysis II
Optional 3

     

  • Group Research Project in Mathematics
  • Groups and Rings
  • Lebesgue Measure and Integration
  • Network Science
  • Partial Differential Equations in Action
  • Probability for Statistics
  • Statistical Modelling I

Extracurricular

     

  • Programming Competition Training
Year 3

Core modules

   

  • 3rd Year Software Engineering Group Project

Compulsory

   

  • i-Explore

 

Optional modules

Group 1

      

  • Algorithm Design and Analysis
  • Compilers
  • Symbolic Reasoning
  • Models of Computation
Group 2

   

  • Groups and Rings
  • Lebesgue Measure and Integration
  • Network Science
  • Partial Differential Equations in Action
  • Probability for Statistics
  • Statistical Modelling I
Group 3

    

  • Advanced Computer Architecture
  • Advanced Databases
  • Communicating Computer Science in Schools
  • Computer Architecture
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
  • Computer Vision
  • Concurrency
  • Custom Computing
  • Databases
  • Distributed Algorithms
  • Information and Coding Theory
  • Introduction to Machine Learning
  • Logic-Based Learning
  • Network and Web Security
  • Operations Research
  • Performance Engineering
  • Pervasive Computing
  • Robotics
  • Simulation and Modelling
  • Systems Verification
  • Type Systems for Programming Languages
Group 4

    

  • Algebra III
  • Algebraic Combinatorics
  • Algebraic Number Theory
  • An Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
  • Applied Probability
  • Asymptotic Analysis
  • Bifurcation Theory
  • Computational Linear Algebra
  • Computational Partial Differential Equations I
  • Credit Scoring I
  • Dynamical Systems
  • Finite Elements: Numerical Analysis and Implementation [NEW]
  • Fluid Dynamics 1
  • Fluid Dynamics 2
  • Fourier Analysis & Theory of Distributions
  • Functional Analysis
  • Galois Theory
  • Games, Risks & Decisions
  • Geometry I: Algebraic Curves
  • Geometry II: Algebraic Topology
  • Geometry of Curves and Surfaces
  • Group Representation Theory
  • Group Theory
  • Markov Processes
  • Mathematical Finance: An Introduction to Option Pricing
  • Mathematical Logic
  • Mathematical Physics I: Quantum Mechanics
  • Measure and Integration
  • Methods for Data Science
  • Number Theory
  • Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations
  • Probability Theory
  • Quantitative Methods in Retail Finance
  • Special Relativity and Electromagnetism
  • Statistical Modelling II
  • Statistical Theory I
  • Stochastic Simulation I
  • Survival Models and Actuarial Applications
  • Tensor Calculus and General Relativity
  • Time Series

 

Extracurricular

    

  • Programming Competition Training
Year 4

Core modules

  • Industrial Placement for JMC

Optional modules

Group 1

    

  • Advanced Computer Graphics
  • Advanced Issues in Object Oriented Programming
  • Advanced Robotics
  • Advanced Security in Smartphone and IoT Systems
  • Advanced Statistical Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition
  • Complexity
  • Computational Finance
  • Computational Optimisation
  • Concurrent Processes
  • Cryptography Engineering
  • Deep Learning
  • Logics for Strategic Reasoning in AI
  • Machine Arguing
  • Machine Learning for Imaging
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning
  • Modal Logic
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Principles of Distributed Ledgers
  • Privacy Engineering
  • Probabilistic Inference
  • Probabilistic Model Checking and Analysis
  • Probabilistic Programming
  • Program Analysis
  • Quantum Computing
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Scalable Systems for the Cloud
  • Separation Logic: Local Reasoning about Programs
  • Software Engineering for Industry
  • Software Reliability

Group 2

   

  • Advanced Dynamical Systems
  • Advanced Topics in Partial Differential equations
  • Algebra 3
  • Algebra 4
  • Algebraic Combinatorics
  • Algebraic Geometry
  • Algebraic Number Theory
  • Analytic Methods in Partial Differential Equations
  • Applied Probability
  • Asymptotic Analysis
  • Bayesian Methods
  • Bifurcation Theory
  • Commutative Algebra
  • Complex Manifolds
  • Computational Linear Algebra
  • Computational Partial Differential Equations
  • Credit Scoring
  • Differential Topology
  • Dynamical Systems
  • Dynamics of Games
  • Dynamics, Symmetry and Integrability
  • Finite Elements: Numerical Analysis and Implementation
  • Fluid Dynamics 1
  • Fluid Dynamics 2
  • Fourier Analysis and Theory of Distributions
  • Function Spaces and Applications
  • Functional Analysis
  • Galois Theory
  • Geometric Complex Analysis
  • Geometric Mechanics
  • Geometry 1: Algebraic Curves
  • Geometry 2: Algebraic Topology
  • Geometry of Curves and Surfaces
  • Graphical Models
  • Group Representation Theory
  • Group Theory
  • Hydrodynamic Stability
  • Infinite Groups
  • Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
  • Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
  • Lie Algebras
  • Machine Learning
  • Manifolds
  • Markov Processes
  • Mathematical Biology
  • Mathematical Finance: An Introduction to Option Pricing
  • Mathematical Logic
  • Mathematical Physics 1: Quantum Mechanics
  • Measure and Integration
  • Methods for Data Science
  • Methods of Mathematical Physics
  • Modular Forms
  • Modular Representation Theory
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Number Theory
  • Number Theory: Elliptic Curves
  • Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations
  • Probability
  • Quantitative Methods in Retail Finance
  • Quantum Mechanics II
  • Random Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory: Seminar Course
  • Riemannian Geometry
  • Scientific Computation
  • Special Relativity and Electromagnetism
  • Statistical Modelling 2
  • Statistical Theory
  • Stochastic Calculus with Applications to non-Linear Filtering
  • Stochastic Differential Equations
  • Stochastic Simulation
  • Survival Models and Actuarial Applications
  • Tensor Calculus and General Relativity
  • Theory of Complex Systems
  • Time Series
  • Vortex Dynamics
Group 3

    

  • Comp Individual Project BEng
  • Maths Individual Project BEng

 

Extracurricular

   

  • Programming Competition Training

Entry requirements

       

We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis – see selection process below.

For advice on the requirements for the qualifications listed here please contact the Department (see Contact us).

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. If the requirements for your qualifications are not listed here, please see our academic requirements by country page for guidance on which qualifications we accept.

A-levels

Minimum entry standards

    

Our minimum entry standard for 2020 entry is A*A*A overall, to include:

  • A* in Mathematics
  • A* and A in two accepted subjects

Further Mathematics is preferred but not essential.

ICT, Business Studies, General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Recommended subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Further Mathematics
  • Physics

Useful subjects

  • Ancient Language
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Electronics
  • English Literature
  • History
  • Law
  • Modern Languages
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Psychology

Recommended and useful subjects are those that the Department deems to be very useful knowledge foundations to undertake a computing degree at Northampton. The department may still consider applicants with other subject combinations.

Typical offer range

    

As a guide, here are the typical offers made in 2017-18 to at least 80% of applicants studying A-levels:

Three A-level offer: A*AA

Four A-level offer: A*AAA

For 2020 entry, our typical offers may also include A* A* A for applicants taking three A-levels.

Typical offers include STEP requirements.

Practical endorsement (practical science assessment)

   

If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

The practical endorsement is part of the reformed English linear A-levels.

Additional Mathematics support

 

Our new A-level Mathematics online course covers a range of key topic areas to help you gain a deeper understanding of the skills and techniques required to succeed in your A-level Mathematics exams.

This optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus with the aim of developing your thinking skills, fluency and confidence.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is available free of charge via the EdX website. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

International Baccalaureate

Minimum entry standards

    

Our minimum entry standard for 2020 entry is 39 points overall, to include:

  • 7 in Mathematics at higher level
  • 7 in another relevant subject at higher level

Typical offer range

   

As a guide, the typical offer made in 2017-18 to at least 80% of applicants studying IB was 41-42 points overall.

Typical offers include STEP requirements.

Mathematics Higher Level for award in 2021.

     

For entry in 2021, the Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but students taking Applications and Interpretation will also be required to take STEP.

Additional Mathematics support

   

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

Advanced Placements

The grades detailed below are the mini

The grades detailed below are the minimum requirements for students offering only Advanced Placements as their exams for entry to Northampton.

If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Northampton alongside Advanced Placements, requirements may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.

Please consult our country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.

Our minimum requirement for this course is grades 5, 5, 5 to include:

  • 5 in Calculus BC
  • 5 in two other subjects

Preferably, 5 in another two subjects.

Additional Mathematics support

   

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

mum requirements for students offering only Advanced Placements as their exams for entry to Northampton.

If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Northampton alongside Advanced Placements, requirements may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.

Please consult our country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.

Our minimum requirement for this course is grades 5, 5, 5 to include:

  • 5 in Calculus BC
  • 5 in Physics
  • 5 in another subject
Additional Mathematics support

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

English language requirement (all applicants)

All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.

For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for undergraduate applicants.

How to apply

  

The MEng Mathematics and Computer Science by online learning has start dates in September and January of each academic year. 

We recommend that you apply as early as possible; this is particularly important for applicants who may need to allow sufficient time to take an English language test

  

Documentation required

Applications are made online via the University Application Service, EUCLID.

Please follow the instructions carefully and make sure that you have included the following documentation with your application:

  • Degree certificates showing award of degree.
  • Previous academic transcripts for all past degree programmes.
  • A reference in support or your application. The reference should be academic and dated no earlier than one year from the start of study on the LLM programme.
  • Evidence of English language proficiency, if required.

If you are currently studying for your degree or you are not in a possession of an English test result you may still apply to the programme. Please note that it is your responsibility to submit the necessary documents.

After you apply

After your application has been submitted you will be able to track its progress through the University’s applicant hub.

Application processing times will vary however the admissions team will endeavour to process your application within four to six weeks of submission. Please note that missing documentation will delay the application process.

You will be informed as soon as possible of the decision taken. Three outcomes are possible:

  • You may be offered a place unconditionally
  • You may be offered a conditional place, which means that you must fulfil certain conditions that will be specified in the offer letter. Where a conditional offer is made, it is your responsibility to inform the College Postgraduate Office when you have fulfilled the requirements set out.
  • Your application may be unsuccessful. If your application has not been successful, you can request feedback from us or refer to our guidance for unsuccessful applicants, which explains some of the common reasons we why we reach this decision.
    View the University’s guidance for unsuccessful applicants
Terms and conditions of admissions

  • The University’s terms and conditions form part of your contract with the University, and you should read them, and our data protection policy, carefully before applying.

    Northampton University admissions terms and conditions

BEng Mathematics and Computer Science

BEng Mathematics and Computer Science

by | Aug 9, 2019 | Undergraduate

Course Overview

 

Overview

Computing is a creative and wide-ranging subject that focuses on using sound underlying principles and logical thinking to design and build systems that really work.

You will learn how modern computer and communications systems function, and how they can be used and adapted to build the next generation of computing applications.

 

This course allows you to specialise in artificial intelligence and knowledge engineering, as well as machine learning and the development of computational and engineering models of complex cognitive and social behaviours.

   

Study programme

 

All of our Computing courses follow broadly the same structure for the first two years. Core modules give you an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of computing. We also provide a solid background in discrete mathematics (logic, sets, relations and grammars), which is the basic mathematics of computing, and classical mathematics and statistics relevant to applications engineering and management.

The central core of our courses has been designed to give you an overview of computing, an understanding of the basic concepts and principles, the ability to appreciate and to adapt to changes in technology, and practical experience in applied computing.

We place special emphasis on the fundamental principles underlying computing and on the engineering considerations involved in computing system design, implementation and usage. We will also introduce you to computing architecture and hardware, alongside the software that can exploit them.

You will attend laboratory and problem-solving classes, as well as completing project and design work throughout the course.

As the course progresses, you will study advanced techniques and modules, many of which draw on current research taking place in the Department.

At the end of your third year you will gain valuable skills and experience by completing an industrial placement.

Your study reaches Master’s level in the final year, with a wide choice of optional modules and a substantial individual project on a subject of your choice.

 

 

Transfer between courses

 

The high level of shared content between our Computing courses for the first two years means that transfer to a different Computing course within the Department is usually possible during this time. Transfers from Computing to Joint Mathematics and Computing courses are normally not possible and are dealt with on a case by case basis.

If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your Tier 4 visa. Please visit our International Student Support webpage for further information.

Duration

3 years

full-time

ECTS: 180

Careers

Our degrees open the door to a wide range of careers. Some of our graduates join large software companies, while some go on to work for smaller companies; quite a few have started their own businesses. Some go into management consulting or enter the accountancy profession; others take up careers in corporate strategy and marketing; some become business analysts in investment banks or stockbrokers; while others follow a career in research.

Recent graduates of the Department have become:

  • Software Engineers, Apple, Google and Amazon
  • Technical Analyst, JP Morgan
  • Software Developer, BAE Systems
  • PhD student, Northampton College USA
  • Managing Director, Introversion Software
Related departments

You may also be interested in the following related departments and the courses they offer:

 

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

  • You can expect the following teaching methods:

    • Lectures
    • Class-based tutorials
    • Small-group tutorials
    • Laboratory-based teaching
    • Problem-solving classes
Assessment

  • You can expect the following assessment methods:

    • Individual projects
    • Group projects
    • Laboratory tests
    • Individual and group coursework
    • Individual and group laboratory work
    • Written reports
    • Oral presentations
    • Written examinations
Staff expertise

The Department of Computing is among the largest in the country when it comes to the number of teaching and research staff. We strongly value the quality of our teaching and you can expect to be taught by experienced teachers as well as well-known leading researchers from across the various fields of computer science.

The focus is on individual attention and you will receive a personal tutor to advise you throughout your degree. The Department places importance on small group teaching which allows you to pose plenty of questions aiding your personal development. Later in your degree, individual and group projects are supervised by a dedicated member of teaching staff.

Summer internships

You will have the opportunity to apply for summer internships from the first year. Internships often lead to industrial placement opportunities for MEng students and job offers for BEng students.

Professional accreditation

This course is professionally accredited by IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) and BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT).

Achieving a professionally accredited integrated Master’s degree (MEng) means that you have satisfied the first step to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng) in your chosen field by satisfying the educational requirements of professional registration. To gain Chartered status, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet additional graduate level competences described in the Engineering Council’s USA-SPEC

A CEng is a highly respected qualification earned by professionals working in engineering, which can lead to higher earning potential and better career prospects.

Professional registration also brings international recognition of your qualification, which is particularly useful for students preparing for a career abroad.

Our professional accreditation agreements with IET and BCS are renewed every five years, and our current agreements are due to be renewed for students beginning this course from the 2023–24 (IET) and 2024–25 (BCS) academic years.

Associateship

As well as your main Northampton degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the City and  (DETC) on completion of this course.

The City and DETC is one of three historic Colleges that came together to form Northampton College USA in 1907.

Compare this course

See how this course compares with similar courses at different institutions using the Unistats information below.

You can use the Unistats website to find out how this course compares in areas such as student satisfaction and what our graduates are doing six months after completing this course.

Structure

   

Please note that the curriculum of this course is currently being reviewed as part of a College-wide process to introduce a standardised modular structure. As a result, the content and assessment structures of this course may change for your year of entry. We therefore recommend that you check this course page before finalising your application and after submitting it as we will aim to update this page as soon as any changes are ratified by the College.

Year 1

Core modules

   

  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Introduction to Computer Architecture
  • Computing Practical 1
  • Logic
  • Mathematics 1: Foundations
  • Program Reasoning
  • Graphs and Algorithms

Extracurricular

   

  • Advanced Programming
  • Programming Competition Training
Year 2

Core modules

 

  • Web Application Development Project
  • Algorithm Design and Analysis
  • Compilers
  • Computing Practical 2
  • Models of Computation
  • Networks and Communications
  • Operating Systems
  • Mathematics 2: Probability and Statistics
  • Software Engineering Design
  • Symbolic Reasoning

Extracurricular

 

  • Programming Competition Training
Year 3

Core modules

   

  • Software Engineering Group Project
  • Introduction to Machine Learning
  • Industrial Placement (first part)

Optional modules

    

  • Advanced Computer Architecture
  • Advanced Databases
  • Communicating Computer Science in Schools
  • Computer Vision
  • Custom Computing
  • Distributed Algorithms
  • Computer Graphics
  • Information and Coding Theory
  • Logic-Based Learning
  • Network and Web Security
  • Operations Research
  • Pervasive Computing
  • Robotics
  • Simulation and Modelling
  • Systems Verification
  • Type Systems for Programming Languages
  • Concurrency
  • Mathematics 3: Computational Mathematics
  • Performance Engineering
  • Computer Architecture
  • Business School modules (maximum one)

You also have the option of choosing the course below:

  • External course

Extracurricular

   

  • Programming Competition Training

Entry requirements

       

We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis – see selection process below.

For advice on the requirements for the qualifications listed here please contact the Department (see Contact us).

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. If the requirements for your qualifications are not listed here, please see our academic requirements by country page for guidance on which qualifications we accept.

A-levels

Minimum entry standards

    

Our minimum entry standard for 2020 entry is A*A*A overall, to include:

  • A* in Mathematics
  • A* and A in two accepted subjects

Further Mathematics is preferred but not essential.

ICT, Business Studies, General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Recommended subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Further Mathematics
  • Physics

Useful subjects

  • Ancient Language
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Electronics
  • English Literature
  • History
  • Law
  • Modern Languages
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Psychology

Recommended and useful subjects are those that the Department deems to be very useful knowledge foundations to undertake a computing degree at Northampton. The department may still consider applicants with other subject combinations.

Typical offer range

    

As a guide, here are the typical offers made in 2017-18 to at least 80% of applicants studying A-levels:

Three A-level offer: A*AA

Four A-level offer: A*AAA

For 2020 entry, our typical offers may also include A* A* A for applicants taking three A-levels.

Typical offers include STEP requirements.

Practical endorsement (practical science assessment)

   

If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

The practical endorsement is part of the reformed English linear A-levels.

Additional Mathematics support

 

Our new A-level Mathematics online course covers a range of key topic areas to help you gain a deeper understanding of the skills and techniques required to succeed in your A-level Mathematics exams.

This optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus with the aim of developing your thinking skills, fluency and confidence.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is available free of charge via the EdX website. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

International Baccalaureate

Minimum entry standards

    

Our minimum entry standard for 2020 entry is 39 points overall, to include:

  • 7 in Mathematics at higher level
  • 7 in another relevant subject at higher level

Typical offer range

   

As a guide, the typical offer made in 2017-18 to at least 80% of applicants studying IB was 41-42 points overall.

Typical offers include STEP requirements.

Mathematics Higher Level for award in 2021.

     

For entry in 2021, the Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but students taking Applications and Interpretation will also be required to take STEP.

Additional Mathematics support

   

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

Advanced Placements

The grades detailed below are the mini

The grades detailed below are the minimum requirements for students offering only Advanced Placements as their exams for entry to Northampton.

If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Northampton alongside Advanced Placements, requirements may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.

Please consult our country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.

Our minimum requirement for this course is grades 5, 5, 5 to include:

  • 5 in Calculus BC
  • 5 in two other subjects

Preferably, 5 in another two subjects.

Additional Mathematics support

   

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

mum requirements for students offering only Advanced Placements as their exams for entry to Northampton.

If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Northampton alongside Advanced Placements, requirements may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.

Please consult our country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.

Our minimum requirement for this course is grades 5, 5, 5 to include:

  • 5 in Calculus BC
  • 5 in Physics
  • 5 in another subject
Additional Mathematics support

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

English language requirement (all applicants)

All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.

For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for undergraduate applicants.

How to apply

  

The BEng Mathematics and Computer Science by online learning has start dates in September and January of each academic year. 

We recommend that you apply as early as possible; this is particularly important for applicants who may need to allow sufficient time to take an English language test

    
Documentation required

Applications are made online via the University Application Service, EUCLID.

Please follow the instructions carefully and make sure that you have included the following documentation with your application:

  • Degree certificates showing award of degree.
  • Previous academic transcripts for all past degree programmes.
  • A reference in support or your application. The reference should be academic and dated no earlier than one year from the start of study on the LLM programme.
  • Evidence of English language proficiency, if required.

If you are currently studying for your degree or you are not in a possession of an English test result you may still apply to the programme. Please note that it is your responsibility to submit the necessary documents.

After you apply

After your application has been submitted you will be able to track its progress through the University’s applicant hub.

Application processing times will vary however the admissions team will endeavour to process your application within four to six weeks of submission. Please note that missing documentation will delay the application process.

You will be informed as soon as possible of the decision taken. Three outcomes are possible:

  • You may be offered a place unconditionally
  • You may be offered a conditional place, which means that you must fulfil certain conditions that will be specified in the offer letter. Where a conditional offer is made, it is your responsibility to inform the College Postgraduate Office when you have fulfilled the requirements set out.
  • Your application may be unsuccessful. If your application has not been successful, you can request feedback from us or refer to our guidance for unsuccessful applicants, which explains some of the common reasons we why we reach this decision.
    View the University’s guidance for unsuccessful applicants
Terms and conditions of admissions

  • The University’s terms and conditions form part of your contract with the University, and you should read them, and our data protection policy, carefully before applying.

    Northampton University admissions terms and conditions

MEng Computing (Visual Computing and Robotics)

MEng Computing (Visual Computing and Robotics)

by | Aug 9, 2019 | Postgraduate

Course Overview

 

Overview

Computing is a creative and wide-ranging subject that focuses on using sound underlying principles and logical thinking to design and build systems that really work.

You will learn how modern computer and communications systems function, and how they can be used and adapted to build the next generation of computing applications.

 

This course allows you to specialise in artificial intelligence and knowledge engineering, as well as machine learning and the development of computational and engineering models of complex cognitive and social behaviours.

   

Study programme

 

All of our Computing courses follow broadly the same structure for the first two years. Core modules give you an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of computing. We also provide a solid background in discrete mathematics (logic, sets, relations and grammars), which is the basic mathematics of computing, and classical mathematics and statistics relevant to applications engineering and management.

The central core of our courses has been designed to give you an overview of computing, an understanding of the basic concepts and principles, the ability to appreciate and to adapt to changes in technology, and practical experience in applied computing.

We place special emphasis on the fundamental principles underlying computing and on the engineering considerations involved in computing system design, implementation and usage. We will also introduce you to computing architecture and hardware, alongside the software that can exploit them.

You will attend laboratory and problem-solving classes, as well as completing project and design work throughout the course.

As the course progresses, you will study advanced techniques and modules, many of which draw on current research taking place in the Department.

At the end of your third year you will gain valuable skills and experience by completing an industrial placement.

Your study reaches Master’s level in the final year, with a wide choice of optional modules and a substantial individual project on a subject of your choice.

 

 

Transfer between courses

 

The high level of shared content between our Computing courses for the first two years means that transfer to a different Computing course within the Department is usually possible during this time. Transfers from Computing to Joint Mathematics and Computing courses are normally not possible and are dealt with on a case by case basis.

If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your Tier 4 visa. Please visit our International Student Support webpage for further information.

Duration

4 years

full-time

ECTS: 270

Careers

Our degrees open the door to a wide range of careers. Some of our graduates join large software companies, while some go on to work for smaller companies; quite a few have started their own businesses. Some go into management consulting or enter the accountancy profession; others take up careers in corporate strategy and marketing; some become business analysts in investment banks or stockbrokers; while others follow a career in research.

Recent graduates of the Department have become:

  • Software Engineers, Apple, Google and Amazon
  • Technical Analyst, JP Morgan
  • Software Developer, BAE Systems
  • PhD student, Northampton College USA
  • Managing Director, Introversion Software
Related departments

You may also be interested in the following related departments and the courses they offer:

 

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

  • You can expect the following teaching methods:

    • Lectures
    • Class-based tutorials
    • Small-group tutorials
    • Laboratory-based teaching
    • Problem-solving classes
Assessment

  • You can expect the following assessment methods:

    • Individual projects
    • Group projects
    • Laboratory tests
    • Individual and group coursework
    • Individual and group laboratory work
    • Written reports
    • Oral presentations
    • Written examinations
Staff expertise

The Department of Computing is among the largest in the country when it comes to the number of teaching and research staff. We strongly value the quality of our teaching and you can expect to be taught by experienced teachers as well as well-known leading researchers from across the various fields of computer science.

The focus is on individual attention and you will receive a personal tutor to advise you throughout your degree. The Department places importance on small group teaching which allows you to pose plenty of questions aiding your personal development. Later in your degree, individual and group projects are supervised by a dedicated member of teaching staff.

Summer internships

You will have the opportunity to apply for summer internships from the first year. Internships often lead to industrial placement opportunities for MEng students and job offers for BEng students.

Professional accreditation

This course is professionally accredited by IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) and BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT).

Achieving a professionally accredited integrated Master’s degree (MEng) means that you have satisfied the first step to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng) in your chosen field by satisfying the educational requirements of professional registration. To gain Chartered status, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet additional graduate level competences described in the Engineering Council’s USA-SPEC

A CEng is a highly respected qualification earned by professionals working in engineering, which can lead to higher earning potential and better career prospects.

Professional registration also brings international recognition of your qualification, which is particularly useful for students preparing for a career abroad.

Our professional accreditation agreements with IET and BCS are renewed every five years, and our current agreements are due to be renewed for students beginning this course from the 2023–24 (IET) and 2024–25 (BCS) academic years.

Associateship

As well as your main Northampton degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the City and DETC  on completion of this course.

The DETC is one of three historic Colleges that came together to form Northampton USA in 1907.

Compare this course

See how this course compares with similar courses at different institutions using the Unistats information below.

You can use the Unistats website to find out how this course compares in areas such as student satisfaction and what our graduates are doing six months after completing this course.

Structure

   

Please note that the curriculum of this course is currently being reviewed as part of a College-wide process to introduce a standardised modular structure. As a result, the content and assessment structures of this course may change for your year of entry. We therefore recommend that you check this course page before finalising your application and after submitting it as we will aim to update this page as soon as any changes are ratified by the College.

Year 1

Core modules

   

  • ntroduction to Computer Systems
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Introduction to Computer Architecture
  • Computing Practical 1
  • Logic
  • Mathematics 1: Foundations
  • Program Reasoning
  • Graphs and Algorithms

Extracurricular

     

  • Advanced Programming
  • Programming Competition Training
Year 2

Core modules

 

  • Web Application Development Project
  • Algorithm Design and Analysis
  • Compilers
  • Computing Practical 2
  • Models of Computation
  • Networks and Communications
  • Operating Systems
  • Mathematics 2: Probability and Statistics
  • Software Engineering Design
  • Symbolic Reasoning

Extracurricular

 

  • Programming Competition Training
Year 3

Core modules

   

  • Software Engineering Group Project
  • Computer Vision
  • Graphics

Optional modules

    

  • Advanced Computer Architecture
  • Advanced Databases
  • Communicating Computer Science in Schools
  • Custom Computing
  • Distributed Algorithms
  • Information and Coding Theory
  • Logic-Based Learning
  • Introduction to Machine Learning
  • Network and Web Security
  • Operations Research
  • Pervasive Computing
  • Robotics
  • Simulation and Modelling
  • Systems Verification
  • Type Systems for Programming Languages
  • Concurrency
  • Mathematics 3: Computational Mathematics
  • Performance Engineering
  • Computer Architecture

Business School Modules (maximum one):

Optional 2

  • External course

Extracurricular

  • Programming Competition Training
Year 4

Core modules

 

  • Advanced Computer Graphics
  • Individual Project
  • Industrial Placement  (second part)

Optional modules

    

Group 1

   

Advanced Issues in Object Oriented Programming
Advanced Robotics
Advanced Security in Smartphone and IoT Systems
Machine Arguing
Complexity
Computational Finance
Computational Optimisation
Concurrent Processes
Cryptography Engineering
Probabilistic Inference
Mathematics for Machine Learning
Principles of Distributed Ledgers
Quantum Computing
Privacy Engineering
Scalable Systems for the Cloud
Separation Logic: Local Reasoning about Programs
Software Engineering for Industry
Software Reliability
Machine Learning for Imaging
Deep Learning
Program Analysis
Natural Language Processing

 

Group 2

 

You can choose up to two modules from below.

  • Communicating Computer Science in Schools
  • External Course 4I
  • External Course 4II

Extracurricular

 

  • Programming Competition Training

Entry requirements

       

We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis – see selection process below.

For advice on the requirements for the qualifications listed here please contact the Department (see Contact us).

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. If the requirements for your qualifications are not listed here, please see our academic requirements by country page for guidance on which qualifications we accept.

A-levels

Minimum entry standards

    

Our minimum entry standard for 2020 entry is A*A*A overall, to include:

  • A* in Mathematics
  • A* and A in two accepted subjects

Further Mathematics is preferred but not essential.

ICT, Business Studies, General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Recommended subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Further Mathematics
  • Physics

Useful subjects

  • Ancient Language
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Electronics
  • English Literature
  • History
  • Law
  • Modern Languages
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Psychology

Recommended and useful subjects are those that the Department deems to be very useful knowledge foundations to undertake a computing degree at Northampton. The department may still consider applicants with other subject combinations.

Typical offer range

    

As a guide, here are the typical offers made in 2017-18 to at least 80% of applicants studying A-levels:

Three A-level offer: A*AA

Four A-level offer: A*AAA

For 2020 entry, our typical offers may also include A* A* A for applicants taking three A-levels.

Typical offers include STEP requirements.

Practical endorsement (practical science assessment)

   

If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

The practical endorsement is part of the reformed English linear A-levels.

Additional Mathematics support

 

Our new A-level Mathematics online course covers a range of key topic areas to help you gain a deeper understanding of the skills and techniques required to succeed in your A-level Mathematics exams.

This optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus with the aim of developing your thinking skills, fluency and confidence.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is available free of charge via the EdX website. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

International Baccalaureate

Minimum entry standards

    

Our minimum entry standard for 2020 entry is 39 points overall, to include:

  • 7 in Mathematics at higher level
  • 7 in another relevant subject at higher level

Typical offer range

   

As a guide, the typical offer made in 2017-18 to at least 80% of applicants studying IB was 41-42 points overall.

Typical offers include STEP requirements.

Mathematics Higher Level for award in 2021.

     

For entry in 2021, the Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but students taking Applications and Interpretation will also be required to take STEP.

Additional Mathematics support

   

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

Advanced Placements

The grades detailed below are the mini

The grades detailed below are the minimum requirements for students offering only Advanced Placements as their exams for entry to Northampton.

If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Northampton alongside Advanced Placements, requirements may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.

Please consult our country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.

Our minimum requirement for this course is grades 5, 5, 5 to include:

  • 5 in Calculus BC
  • 5 in two other subjects

Preferably, 5 in another two subjects.

Additional Mathematics support

   

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

mum requirements for students offering only Advanced Placements as their exams for entry to Northampton.

If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Northampton alongside Advanced Placements, requirements may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.

Please consult our country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.

Our minimum requirement for this course is grades 5, 5, 5 to include:

  • 5 in Calculus BC
  • 5 in Physics
  • 5 in another subject
Additional Mathematics support

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

English language requirement (all applicants)

All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.

For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for undergraduate applicants.

How to apply

  

The MEng Computing (Visual Computing and Robotics) by online learning has start dates in September and January of each academic year. 

We recommend that you apply as early as possible; this is particularly important for applicants who may need to allow sufficient time to take an English language test

  

Documentation required

Applications are made online via the University Application Service, EUCLID.

Please follow the instructions carefully and make sure that you have included the following documentation with your application:

  • Degree certificates showing award of degree.
  • Previous academic transcripts for all past degree programmes.
  • A reference in support or your application. The reference should be academic and dated no earlier than one year from the start of study on the LLM programme.
  • Evidence of English language proficiency, if required.

If you are currently studying for your degree or you are not in a possession of an English test result you may still apply to the programme. Please note that it is your responsibility to submit the necessary documents.

After you apply

After your application has been submitted you will be able to track its progress through the University’s applicant hub.

Application processing times will vary however the admissions team will endeavour to process your application within four to six weeks of submission. Please note that missing documentation will delay the application process.

You will be informed as soon as possible of the decision taken. Three outcomes are possible:

  • You may be offered a place unconditionally
  • You may be offered a conditional place, which means that you must fulfil certain conditions that will be specified in the offer letter. Where a conditional offer is made, it is your responsibility to inform the College Postgraduate Office when you have fulfilled the requirements set out.
  • Your application may be unsuccessful. If your application has not been successful, you can request feedback from us or refer to our guidance for unsuccessful applicants, which explains some of the common reasons we why we reach this decision.
    View the University’s guidance for unsuccessful applicants
Terms and conditions of admissions

  • The University’s terms and conditions form part of your contract with the University, and you should read them, and our data protection policy, carefully before applying.

    Northampton University admissions terms and conditions

MEng Computing (Software Engineering)

MEng Computing (Software Engineering)

by | Aug 9, 2019 | Postgraduate

Course Overview

 

Overview

Computing is a creative and wide-ranging subject that focuses on using sound underlying principles and logical thinking to design and build systems that really work.

You will learn how modern computer and communications systems function, and how they can be used and adapted to build the next generation of computing applications.

 

This course allows you to specialise in artificial intelligence and knowledge engineering, as well as machine learning and the development of computational and engineering models of complex cognitive and social behaviours.

   

Study programme

 

All of our Computing courses follow broadly the same structure for the first two years. Core modules give you an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of computing. We also provide a solid background in discrete mathematics (logic, sets, relations and grammars), which is the basic mathematics of computing, and classical mathematics and statistics relevant to applications engineering and management.

The central core of our courses has been designed to give you an overview of computing, an understanding of the basic concepts and principles, the ability to appreciate and to adapt to changes in technology, and practical experience in applied computing.

We place special emphasis on the fundamental principles underlying computing and on the engineering considerations involved in computing system design, implementation and usage. We will also introduce you to computing architecture and hardware, alongside the software that can exploit them.

You will attend laboratory and problem-solving classes, as well as completing project and design work throughout the course.

As the course progresses, you will study advanced techniques and modules, many of which draw on current research taking place in the Department.

At the end of your third year you will gain valuable skills and experience by completing an industrial placement.

Your study reaches Master’s level in the final year, with a wide choice of optional modules and a substantial individual project on a subject of your choice.

 

 

Transfer between courses

 

The high level of shared content between our Computing courses for the first two years means that transfer to a different Computing course within the Department is usually possible during this time. Transfers from Computing to Joint Mathematics and Computing courses are normally not possible and are dealt with on a case by case basis.

If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your Tier 4 visa. Please visit our International Student Support webpage for further information.

Duration

4 years

full-time

ECTS: 270

Careers

Our degrees open the door to a wide range of careers. Some of our graduates join large software companies, while some go on to work for smaller companies; quite a few have started their own businesses. Some go into management consulting or enter the accountancy profession; others take up careers in corporate strategy and marketing; some become business analysts in investment banks or stockbrokers; while others follow a career in research.

Recent graduates of the Department have become:

  • Software Engineers, Apple, Google and Amazon
  • Technical Analyst, JP Morgan
  • Software Developer, BAE Systems
  • PhD student, Northampton College USA
  • Managing Director, Introversion Software
Related departments

You may also be interested in the following related departments and the courses they offer:

 

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

  • You can expect the following teaching methods:

    • Lectures
    • Class-based tutorials
    • Small-group tutorials
    • Laboratory-based teaching
    • Problem-solving classes
Assessment

  • You can expect the following assessment methods:

    • Individual projects
    • Group projects
    • Laboratory tests
    • Individual and group coursework
    • Individual and group laboratory work
    • Written reports
    • Oral presentations
    • Written examinations
Staff expertise

The Department of Computing is among the largest in the country when it comes to the number of teaching and research staff. We strongly value the quality of our teaching and you can expect to be taught by experienced teachers as well as well-known leading researchers from across the various fields of computer science.

The focus is on individual attention and you will receive a personal tutor to advise you throughout your degree. The Department places importance on small group teaching which allows you to pose plenty of questions aiding your personal development. Later in your degree, individual and group projects are supervised by a dedicated member of teaching staff.

Summer internships

You will have the opportunity to apply for summer internships from the first year. Internships often lead to industrial placement opportunities for MEng students and job offers for BEng students.

Professional accreditation

This course is professionally accredited by IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) and BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT).

Achieving a professionally accredited integrated Master’s degree (MEng) means that you have satisfied the first step to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng) in your chosen field by satisfying the educational requirements of professional registration. To gain Chartered status, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet additional graduate level competences described in the Engineering Council’s USA-SPEC

A CEng is a highly respected qualification earned by professionals working in engineering, which can lead to higher earning potential and better career prospects.

Professional registration also brings international recognition of your qualification, which is particularly useful for students preparing for a career abroad.

Our professional accreditation agreements with IET and BCS are renewed every five years, and our current agreements are due to be renewed for students beginning this course from the 2023–24 (IET) and 2024–25 (BCS) academic years.

Associateship

As well as your main Northampton degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the City and DETC  on completion of this course.

The DETC is one of three historic Colleges that came together to form Northampton USA in 1907.

Compare this course

See how this course compares with similar courses at different institutions using the Unistats information below.

You can use the Unistats website to find out how this course compares in areas such as student satisfaction and what our graduates are doing six months after completing this course.

Structure

   

Please note that the curriculum of this course is currently being reviewed as part of a College-wide process to introduce a standardised modular structure. As a result, the content and assessment structures of this course may change for your year of entry. We therefore recommend that you check this course page before finalising your application and after submitting it as we will aim to update this page as soon as any changes are ratified by the College.

Year 1

Core modules

   

  • ntroduction to Computer Systems
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Introduction to Computer Architecture
  • Computing Practical 1
  • Logic
  • Mathematics 1: Foundations
  • Program Reasoning
  • Graphs and Algorithms

Extracurricular

     

  • Advanced Programming
  • Programming Competition Training
Year 2

Core modules

 

  • Web Application Development Project
  • Algorithm Design and Analysis
  • Compilers
  • Computing Practical 2
  • Models of Computation
  • Networks and Communications
  • Operating Systems
  • Mathematics 2: Probability and Statistics
  • Software Engineering Design
  • Symbolic Reasoning

Extracurricular

 

  • Programming Competition Training
Year 3

Core modules

    

  • Software Engineering Group Projects
  • Advanced Databases
  • Industrial Placement (first part)

Optional modules

     

  • Advanced Computer Architecture
  • Communicating Computer Science in Schools
  • Computer Vision
  • Custom Computing
  • Distributed Algorithms
  • Computer Graphics
  • Information and Coding Theory
  • Logic-Based Learning
  • Introduction to Machine Learning
  • Network and Web Security
  • Operations Research
  • Pervasive Computing
  • Robotics
  • Simulation and Modelling
  • Systems Verification
  • Type Systems for Programming Languages
  • Concurrency
  • Mathematics 3: Computational Mathematics
  • Performance Engineering
  • Computer Architecture
  • Business School Modules (maximum one)

You also have the option of choosing the course below:

  • External course

Extracurricular

   

  • Programming Competition Training
Year 4

Core modules

    

  • Individual Project
  • Industrial Placement (second part)
  • Software Engineering for Industry

Optional modules

   

Group 1

   

  • Advanced Computer Graphics
  • Advanced Issues in Object-Oriented Programming
  • Advanced Robotics
  • Advanced Security in Smartphone and IOT Systems
  • Machine Arguing
  • Complexity
  • Computational Finance
  • Computational Optimisation
  • Concurrent Processes
  • Cryptography Engineering
  • Probabilistic Inference
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning
  • Principles of Distributed Ledgers
  • Quantum Computing
  • Privacy Engineering
  • Scalable Systems for the Cloud
  • Separation Logic: Local Reasoning about Programs
  • Software Reliability
  • Machine Learning for Imaging
  • Deep Learning
  • Program Analysis
  • Natural Language Processing
  • High-Performance Computing for Engineers (external module from EEE)
  • Business School Modules (maximum one)
Group 2

   

  • Communicating Computer Science in Schools
  • External Course 4I
  • External Course 4II

Extracurricular

 

  • Programming Competition Training

Entry requirements

       

We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis – see selection process below.

For advice on the requirements for the qualifications listed here please contact the Department (see Contact us).

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. If the requirements for your qualifications are not listed here, please see our academic requirements by country page for guidance on which qualifications we accept.

A-levels

Minimum entry standards

    

Our minimum entry standard for 2020 entry is A*A*A overall, to include:

  • A* in Mathematics
  • A* and A in two accepted subjects

Further Mathematics is preferred but not essential.

ICT, Business Studies, General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Recommended subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Further Mathematics
  • Physics

Useful subjects

  • Ancient Language
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Electronics
  • English Literature
  • History
  • Law
  • Modern Languages
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Psychology

Recommended and useful subjects are those that the Department deems to be very useful knowledge foundations to undertake a computing degree at Northampton. The department may still consider applicants with other subject combinations.

Typical offer range

    

As a guide, here are the typical offers made in 2017-18 to at least 80% of applicants studying A-levels:

Three A-level offer: A*AA

Four A-level offer: A*AAA

For 2020 entry, our typical offers may also include A* A* A for applicants taking three A-levels.

Typical offers include STEP requirements.

Practical endorsement (practical science assessment)

   

If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

The practical endorsement is part of the reformed English linear A-levels.

Additional Mathematics support

 

Our new A-level Mathematics online course covers a range of key topic areas to help you gain a deeper understanding of the skills and techniques required to succeed in your A-level Mathematics exams.

This optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus with the aim of developing your thinking skills, fluency and confidence.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is available free of charge via the EdX website. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

International Baccalaureate

Minimum entry standards

    

Our minimum entry standard for 2020 entry is 39 points overall, to include:

  • 7 in Mathematics at higher level
  • 7 in another relevant subject at higher level

Typical offer range

   

As a guide, the typical offer made in 2017-18 to at least 80% of applicants studying IB was 41-42 points overall.

Typical offers include STEP requirements.

Mathematics Higher Level for award in 2021.

     

For entry in 2021, the Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but students taking Applications and Interpretation will also be required to take STEP.

Additional Mathematics support

   

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

Advanced Placements

The grades detailed below are the mini

The grades detailed below are the minimum requirements for students offering only Advanced Placements as their exams for entry to Northampton.

If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Northampton alongside Advanced Placements, requirements may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.

Please consult our country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.

Our minimum requirement for this course is grades 5, 5, 5 to include:

  • 5 in Calculus BC
  • 5 in two other subjects

Preferably, 5 in another two subjects.

Additional Mathematics support

   

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

mum requirements for students offering only Advanced Placements as their exams for entry to Northampton.

If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Northampton alongside Advanced Placements, requirements may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.

Please consult our country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.

Our minimum requirement for this course is grades 5, 5, 5 to include:

  • 5 in Calculus BC
  • 5 in Physics
  • 5 in another subject
Additional Mathematics support

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

English language requirement (all applicants)

All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.

For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for undergraduate applicants.

How to apply

  

The MEng Computing (Software Engineering) by online learning has start dates in September and January of each academic year. 

We recommend that you apply as early as possible; this is particularly important for applicants who may need to allow sufficient time to take an English language test

  

Documentation required

Applications are made online via the University Application Service, EUCLID.

Please follow the instructions carefully and make sure that you have included the following documentation with your application:

  • Degree certificates showing award of degree.
  • Previous academic transcripts for all past degree programmes.
  • A reference in support or your application. The reference should be academic and dated no earlier than one year from the start of study on the LLM programme.
  • Evidence of English language proficiency, if required.

If you are currently studying for your degree or you are not in a possession of an English test result you may still apply to the programme. Please note that it is your responsibility to submit the necessary documents.

After you apply

After your application has been submitted you will be able to track its progress through the University’s applicant hub.

Application processing times will vary however the admissions team will endeavour to process your application within four to six weeks of submission. Please note that missing documentation will delay the application process.

You will be informed as soon as possible of the decision taken. Three outcomes are possible:

  • You may be offered a place unconditionally
  • You may be offered a conditional place, which means that you must fulfil certain conditions that will be specified in the offer letter. Where a conditional offer is made, it is your responsibility to inform the College Postgraduate Office when you have fulfilled the requirements set out.
  • Your application may be unsuccessful. If your application has not been successful, you can request feedback from us or refer to our guidance for unsuccessful applicants, which explains some of the common reasons we why we reach this decision.
    View the University’s guidance for unsuccessful applicants
Terms and conditions of admissions

  • The University’s terms and conditions form part of your contract with the University, and you should read them, and our data protection policy, carefully before applying.

    Northampton University admissions terms and conditions