Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the application form, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Board of the Faculty.
The degree in Computer Engineering covers both the hardware and software aspects of computer systems. This program of studies covers the skills required to design a computing system that captures, transmits and processes information, typically but not limited to multimedia. This degree is suitable if you are interested in all aspects of computer engineering, including computer systems infrastructure, telecommunications, multimedia signal processing, microelectronics and programming. As a possible computer systems' engineer, you would have expertise in both the hardware and software aspects. You can design and interface computer hardware and develop software to run on these systems. Computer systems engineers therefore play a central role in global industries such as telecommunications, data storage, cloud infrastructure, consumer electronics, microelectronics and manufacturing industries. The employment prospects for a Computer Systems Engineer both in Malta and around the world are high and the demand for this engineer is ongoing with a high probability of increasing as networked computer systems mushroom in society and as local industry develops higher value-added products and services.
Computers control virtually any ICT aspect of our lives. Computer systems are found embedded in for example mobile phones, the internet, data storage systems, game consoles, manufacturing systems, home appliances, transport and naturally desktop and mobile computers. The pervasiveness of computer systems has led to an unprecedented growth in the demand for engineers that can design, configure, program, operate or improve computer systems. Computer systems engineers have expertise in both the hardware and software aspects. They can design and interface computer hardware and develop software to run on these systems. Computer systems engineers therefore play a central role in global industries such as telecommunications, data storage, cloud infrastructure, consumer electronics, microelectronics and manufacturing industries. The employment prospects for a Computer Systems Engineer both in Malta and around the world are high and the demand for this engineer is ongoing with a high probability of increasing as networked computer systems mushroom in society and as local industry develops higher value-added products and services.
The degree in Computer Engineering covers both the hardware and software aspects of computer systems. This program of studies covers the skills required to design a computing system that captures, transmits and processes information, typically but not limited to multimedia. This degree is suitable if you are interested in all aspects of computer engineering including computer systems infrastructure, telecommunications, multimedia signal processing, microelectronics and programming. Foundational topics and techniques are emphasised such that you will be able to learn new technologies as they materialize in the future.
The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.
two Advanced Level passes at Grade C or better in Pure Mathematics and in any other subject and
an Intermediate Level pass in Physics, if not presented at Advanced Level
Admission to this course is also open to applicants in possession of the Certificate in ICT Foundation Studies or the Certificate in Engineering Sciences from the University of Malta.
This course is also open to applicants in possession of:
passes in the Secondary Education Certificate Examination including English Language, Mathematics and Maltese and
the MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in an area deemed to be relevant to the Course by the Faculty Board
Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the online application, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Faculty Board.
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Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 60 ECTS credits.
In addition to the compulsory study-units (30 ECTS credits), students are required to register for 30 ECTS credits from the elective study-units as indicated in the programme.
Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS credits.Requirement for award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Engineering: 180 ECTS credits.
The first two years of the degree cover compulsory foundational topics, while in the last year students choose from a pool of elective units, spanning Telecommunications, ICT Infrastructure, Computer Systems Engineering, Multimedia Signal Processing and Microelectronics. Below are some more details on skills and outcomes;
Scientific Knowledge of the underpinning theory, techniques, and methods that should form the arsenal of any Computer Engineer, allowing you to attain the necessary valid insight into real-world phenomena.
Design and Engineering skills in planning micro, small and large computer and communication systems based on established and semi-formalised, or formalised, methodologies and tools.
Hardware expertise in microelectronics and microsensor integrated circuit design
Technology expertise and application: Knowledge, study, and use of existing technologies in specific fields of endeavour and the acquisition of skills pertaining to their effective application.
Practical relevance: Clear appreciation and real mapping of theoretical knowledge to directly perceivable benefits in terms of practical situations and processes.
Analytical, Critical and Computational Thinking Skills: The ability to learn and analyse an existing scenario and propose improvements and/or alternative solutions.
Research methods: Knowledge and practice in the area of scientific exploration, discovery, representation and presentation of technological and scientific endeavour and propose clarifications, improvements and/or innovation.
Basic process management: Knowledge and skills to assist in the correct monitoring and direction of modern concerted development effort.
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Fee per academic year: Eur 10,800
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As a computer engineering graduate, you will find employment in telecommunications, ICT infrastructure and multimedia, Computer Systems Engineering and embedded systems, software development and microelectronics. Typical employers and markets are mobile and fixed telecommunication companies, ICT infrastructure in building services, embedded systems design, integrated circuit design studios, manufacturing industries, multimedia related companies, government agencies, education and research institutions and many others.
If you are interested in furthering your studies, this three year degree typically leads to Master and Doctoral studies in the areas of Telecommunications, Signal Processing and Machine Learning, Microelectronics and Computer Systems Engineering.
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