MEng Computer Science
About this course
MEng in Computer Science, focusing on advanced computing and digital technologies over four years. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students gain hands-on programming experience, build cybersecurity skills, explore artificial intelligence foundations, and complete collaborative projects.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA / Required subjects: Mathematics IB: 35 / Required subjects: Mathematics HL5/SL6 BTEC: D*DD. Additionally, A-level Mathematics at Grade B.
What students say
Based on about 69 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 70%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 25%
- South East: 55%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations Of Computing
- Computer Logic
- Data And Database Systems
- Data Structures And Algorithms
- Operating Systems
- Foundations Of Computing Ii
- Software Engineering And Object-Oriented Programming
- Academic And Professional Skills Development In Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Further Programming Paradigms
- Computer Security
- Computer Networking
- Advanced Algorithms
- Parallel Computing
- Collaborative Project Using Web Applications
- Information Security Management
- Computational Intelligence
- Internet Of Things
- Distributed Systems
- Privacy Enhancing Technologies
- Robotics
- Engineering Internet Scale Systems
- International Business Strategy (Accredited)
- Deep Learning And Advanced Ai
- Systems Verification
- Natural Language Processing
- Data & Internet Networking
- Business Analytics With Data Visualisation
- Ethical Hacking And Software Security
- Professional Project
- Multi-Disciplinary Design Project
- Cloud Computing
- Speech & Audio Processing & Recognition
- Cryptography
- Digital Design With Vhdl
- Introduction To Quantum Computing
- Advanced Topics In Computer Vision And Deep Learning
- Network Security
- Quantum Algorithms
- Cloud Security
- Ai And Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Computer Science at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £41,500 after 3 years, £49,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,000 and £65,500. The £49,000 median after five years is £13,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MEng Computer Science at University of Surrey do next?
90% 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 Surrey?
86% 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 Surrey?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MEng Computer Science at University of Surrey?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.