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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Computer Science
University of Southampton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science course at University of Southampton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A). We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAA including mathematics (minimum grade A), plus grade A in the EPQ.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £31,000 per year |
| International | £31,000 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G401
Here's what University of Southampton says about its Computer Science course.
This four year MEng Computer Science degree builds on the three year BSc and will provide you with the core professional skills, knowledge and understanding that underpin computer science, enabling you to work in any area of the computing industry. Key areas of study include: programming languages, development environments, modelling tools, methodologies in capturing requirements, structuring applications and data achieving thorough program testing.
Outstanding facilities and renowned teaching staff will prepare you for work in a wide variety of areas and fields. Southampton Computer Science graduates are in high demand and have a world-leading reputation for creative solutions based on cutting-edge knowledge and state-of-the-art technical skills. You’ll benefit from our strong relationships with employers, our Careers Hub who organise an annual careers fair and our dedicated startup incubator, Future Worlds - supporting student enterprise.
Our MEng Computer Science is accredited by the British Computer Society and by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Source: University of Southampton
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
Electronics and Computer Science
Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus | Southampton
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
This four-year programme will enable you to pursue a career in any area of the computing industry. It has been designed to maximise student choice by allowing you to tailor the degree structure to suit your own interests.
During the first two years you will undertake a series of core modules, for example Programming, Computer Systems, and Mathematics. In your third year you can choose from a wide range of optional modules that reflect the specialist areas and key technologies of computer science that will be critical in the future. You will also work on an individual project with the potential to explore cutting edge technologies and innovative applications.
The fourth year particularly emphasises engineering design, management and industrial collaboration. You will take part in a group design project, working with a real industry customer or solving challenging problems through the imaginative application of technology. This programme is also available with a year in industry.
For further info on our modules: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-degree-meng#modules
How you will be assessed
A range of assessment methods are used on this programme to enable students to demonstrate their achievement of the intended learning outcomes. These include written examinations and assessments, in-class tests, design exercises, programming exercises, oral presentations, assessed laboratories and group work exercises.
University of Southampton reviews
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2nd year student
The Student union is very active with campaigns, events and feedback. Thereu2019s lots of club however they introduced a sports pass so you have to pay to be a member and play sports. This has discouraged many and resulted in less student participation in societies.
1 year ago
2nd year student
I donu2019t stay in Southampton much as I donu2019t think there is a lot to do and feel it lacks community.
1 year ago
2nd year student
They offer a commuter fund which was very helpful for me as their parking permits are expensive, which should be lowered as parking is very hard to find.
1 year ago
2nd year student
There is lots of academic and well-being support that is frequently advertised and I attended the academic skills clinic, which was helpful. I donu2019t know about other services as I donu2019t use them.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Thereu2019s only two main study areas that are usually very busy, they could increase the study rooms available and make it niceee atmosphere, compared to other universities. I donu2019t know about other facilities, like accommodation.
1 year ago
2nd year student
My timetable is good because I donu2019t have many contact hours, I personally like this as a commuter. The lectures are always really helpful even though they vary in style, and they fully take on board feedback. The tutorials are less helpful because it depends on your tutor- some can really help ...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Southampton students who took the Computer Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
med
Teaching on my course
80%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
85%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
65%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
59%
low
Assessment and feedback
59%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
77%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
44%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
37%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
60%
low
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
69%
med
Organisation and management
69%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
low
How well organised is your course?
67%
med
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
66%
low
Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
49%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
62%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Southampton. These students are taking Computer Science or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Computer Science | A | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Computer Science at University of Southampton.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Southampton graduates who took Computer Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£39.1k
First year after graduation
£46.7k
Third year after graduation
£72.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Computer Science.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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