MEng Computer Science
About this course
Master of Engineering in Computer Science, a computer science degree covering software design, systems architecture and computational theory. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year degree holds accreditation from the British Computer Society and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. The first year establishes fundamental theory and practical capabilities through modules such as Algorithmics, Computer Systems I, Mathematics I, and Programming I, introducing essential data structures and programming languages. The second year progresses to operating systems and program correctness via Artificial Intelligence, Computer Systems II, Formal Specification and Verification, and Software Design and Development Project, where learners collaborate on interactive software systems. The third year involves individual project phases alongside advanced study, featuring compulsory modules like Part III Individual Project Phase 1, Part III Individual Project Phase 2, Security of Cyber Physical Systems, and Web and Cloud Based Security, alongside optional choices spanning advanced computer architecture, machine learning, and robotics. The final year consolidates professional and technical readiness through Group Design Project, Industrial Studies, and Software Security, complemented by specialised master's-level options.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A). IB: Pass, with 38 points overall, with 19 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation)
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MEng Computer Science (G401) at the University of Southampton for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 112 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 240 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 70 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 82%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 68%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 4%
- Sales occupations: 3%
- Elementary occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 87%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 88%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 73%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 32%
- South East: 43%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 270 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Foundation course: 14%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Algorithmics
- COMP Part I Laboratory Programme
- Computer Systems I
- Data Management
- Mathematics I
- Mathematics II
- Networks and Security
- Programming I
- Programming II
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Systems II
- Formal Specification and Verification
- Programming III
- Programming Language Concepts
- Software Design and Development Project
- Theory of Computing
- Part III Individual Project Phase 1
- Part III Individual Project Phase 2
- Security of Cyber Physical Systems
- Web and Cloud Based Security
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Advanced Computer Networks
- Advanced Databases
- Biosensors and Diagnostics
- Causal Reasoning and Machine Learning
- Cloud Application Development
- Computational Biology
- Computer Vision
- Foundations of Machine Learning
- Game Design and Development
- History of Computing
- Imaging for Digital Health and Bioscience
- Interaction Science
- Introduction to Bionanotechnology and Computational Biology
- Machine Learning Technologies
- Natural Language Processing
- Operational Research
- Precision Health: Machine Learning Under Uncertainty
- Real-Time Computing and Embedded Systems
- Robot Kinematics and Dynamics
- Social Computing Techniques
- Web Architecture and Hypertext Technologies
- Group Design Project
- Industrial Studies
- Software Security
- Advanced Games Design and Development
- Advanced Programming Language Concepts
- Algorithmic Game Theory
- Automated Software Verification
- Bayesian, Active & Reinforcement Learning
- Biometrics
- Cryptography
- Cyber Crime, Insecurity and the Dark Web (Cyber Security)
- Cyber Security and Machine Learning
- Data Economy
- Data Mining
- Data Visualisation
- Database Theory
- Deep Learning Technologies
- Digital Forensics
- Evolution of Complexity
- Hardware Accelerators
- Image Processing
- Individual Research Project
- Intelligent Agents
- Intelligent Mobile Robotics
- Introduction to Quantum Computing
- Knowledge Graphs for AI Systems
- Optimisation for Machine Learning
- Probability in Computing
- Research Topics on Interaction Science
- Simulation Modelling for Computer Science
- Social Media and Network Science
- Software Project Management and Secure Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Computer Science at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £37,000 after 15 months, £47,000 after 3 years, £63,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,500 and £82,000. The £63,500 median after five years is £27,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MEng Computer Science at University of Southampton do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Computer Science at University of Southampton?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Computer Science at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 183 UCAS points.
Does MEng Computer Science at University of Southampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Computer Science at University of Southampton?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.