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If you study Computer Science & Technology BEng at XJTLU, you can study Computer Science and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) at the University of Liverpool on the XJTLU 2+2 programme. View other pathway options or see all XJTLU 2+2 programmes.

Computer Science and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)

Smart devices shape the way we live, both now and in the future. Study Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at Liverpool and ensure you’re a part of the rapid technological development taking place globally.

This programme combines the core elements of electronic engineering with those of computer science, which is the intellectual discipline underlying all aspects of software development.

Combining elements from these two disciplines will equip you with an added breadth of knowledge and greater specialisation. Our graduates are in demand because of their fluency both in the language of electronic engineers, as well as that of computer scientists, enabling you to bridge the gap between software systems and the real world.

You’ll be taught by staff who are actively engaged in research, most with international reputations, ensuring you’ll receive the most up-to-date and commercially-relevant education.

Why choose Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Liverpool?

  • Learn from world-leading researchers, including Professor Charlie Yang (IEEE Fellow in Robotics), Professor Rahul Savani, and Professor Xiaowei Huang, who are pioneers in their respective fields
  • Students can choose from many specialised year 3 (final year) modules, ideal for those pursuing MSc degrees in fields beyond their major
  • Course content and software tools used in modules are directly applicable to further MSc studies, ensuring smooth academic progression
  • Regular talks by professionals provide real-world insights and networking opportunities
  • Students can work on cutting-edge projects with strong research connections, enhancing their academic and technical skills
  • Exclusive opportunities for hands-on research experience, boosting employability and postgraduate prospects.

What you’ll learn

  • A broad educational background in electronics and computing
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • The practical application of concepts and theory, always with awareness of their relevance to the real world
  • How to take projects from conception, through to design, implementation and operation
  • Use of industry standard tools, technologies and working methods.
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Course content

Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.

Year three

The third year involves core modules in software engineering, database development, digital electronics, and signals and communication systems. More time is spent in the electronics laboratory doing practical work to consolidate the knowledge learnt in lectures and partaking in an extended team project.

On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.

Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.

Year four

You’ll undertake an extended individual project. You’ll choose from COMP390: Computer Science final year project or ELEC340: Electrical Engineering and Electronics final year project. You can select lecture-based modules from both Electronic Engineering and Computer Science.

Recent projects have included:

  • real-time GPS tracking of a vehicle fleet by mobile phones
  • mobile multi-user dungeon (MUD) game using SMS messaging.

On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.

Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.

Modules

Compulsory modules Credits
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH C++ (ELEC362) 15
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS (ELEC352) 7.5
LOW POWER COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE (ELEC370) 15
Optional modules Credits
BENG PROJECT (ELEC340) 30
HONOURS YEAR COMPUTER SCIENCE PROJECT (COMP390) 30
ADVANCED MODERN MANAGEMENT (MNGT352) 7.5
BIOCOMPUTATION (COMP305) 15
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR E-COMMERCE (COMP315) 15
DIGITAL AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS (ELEC377) 15
DIGITAL CONTROL AND OPTIMISATION (ELEC303) 15
DIGITAL SYSTEM DESIGN (ELEC373) 15
FORMAL METHODS (COMP313) 15
IMAGE PROCESSING (ELEC319) 7.5
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL GAME THEORY (COMP323) 15
MULTI-AGENT SYSTEMS (COMP310) 15
PHOTONICS AND OPTICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ELEC313) 15
SIGNAL PROCESSING AND DIGITAL FILTERING (ELEC309) 15
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING II (COMP319) 15

Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.

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