Computer Science with Distributed Systems and Networks: University of Southampton
- Degree
- BSc/MEng
- Address
- Undergraduate Admissions Office, School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, Southampton, United Kingdom
- Sponsored links
- Duration
- 3 years for BSc and 4 years for MEng
- Telephone
- +44 (0)23 8059 2969
- Website
- http://www.southampton.ac.uk/ecs
- Scholarship and Grants
- http://www.southampton.ac.uk/scholarships http://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/admissions/ug/scholarships.php
Course overview
In-depth, advanced topics include distributed computing, computer networks, distributed computer systems, cryptography and data compression.
Undertaking specialist courses similar to those for Bsc, you will also begin to understand practical industrial applications of distributed systems and networks, and undertake individual research projects.
Career opportunities
Major employers worldwide are keen to employ our graduates in system development, information technology and communications, and in the finance, service, communications and entertainment industries.
Course content
- Practical programming
- Applications and systems
- Software engineering
- Distributed computing
- Computational systems
- Theory of computing
- Computers and networks
- Artificial intelligence
- Hypertext and web technologies
- Scripting languages
Entry requirements
- A levels: ABB, including B in mathematics
- IB: 33 points, including 6 in mathematics and English at higher level
- Intake: 80
- Average applicants per place: 10
Main University Contact
- Postal Address: University of Southampton
University Road
Southampton
SO17 1BJ - Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
- Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
- Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
- Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/
