BSc Computer Systems

The BSc Computer Systems Programme is available in Edinburgh and Dubai

Programme Director: Stefano Padilla (Edinburgh), Md Azher Uddin  (Dubai)

Programme Code: F2CC-CSE


Year 1

Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr Rob Stewart / Dr Jeevani Goonetillake  (Edinburgh)
Dr Adrian Turcanu (Dubai)

Adrian Turcanu
Dr Jeevani Goonetilake
Dr Rob Stewart
Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F27SA Software Development 1F27SB Software Development 2
F27ID Introduction to Interaction DesignF27CS Introduction to Computer Systems
F27PX PraxisF27WD Web Design and Databases
(Optional – Choose 1) (Optional – Choose 1)
F17LP Logic and ProofF17SC Discrete Mathematics
Elective Course (Edinburgh Only)C17PS Becoming a Professional

Year 2

Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr Phil Bartie (Edinburgh)
Kayvan Karim (Dubai)

Kayvan Karim
Dr Phil Bartie
Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F28ED User-Centred Experimental DesignF28SD Introduction to Software Engineering
F28WP Web ProgrammingF28DM Database Management
F28PL Programming Languages F28DA Data Structures & Algorithms
F28SG Introduction to Data Structures & Algorithms (Optional – Choose 1)
F28HS Hardware-Software Interface
F28CD Creative Design Project (Edinburgh Only)
C18OP Operations Management

Year 3

Year Co-ordinator(s):

Dr Theo Georgiou (Edinburgh)

Dr Md Azher Uddin (Dubai)

DR Theo Georgiou
Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F29SO Software EngineeringF29PD Professional Development
F29DC Data Communications & NetworkingF29OC Operating Systems & Concurrency
F29AI Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent AgentsF29LP Language Processors
F29KM Knowledge ManagementF29SS Sociotechnical & Soft Systems Methodologies

Year 4

Year Co-ordinator(s):
Professor Albert Burger (Edinburgh)
Dr Jessica Chen-Burger (Edinburgh)
Dr Hani Ragab Hassen (Dubai)

Hani Ragab Hassen
Jessica Chen-Burger
Albert Burger
Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F20PA Project: Research Methods & Requirements EngineeringF20PB Project: Design & Implementation
F20PC Project: Testing & Implementation
(Optional – Choose 3)Optional (Choose 2)
F20CN Computer Network SecurityF20AD Advanced Human Computer Interaction
F20GA 3D Graphics & AnimationF20AN Advanced Network Security
F20IF Information System MethodologiesF20BD Big Data Management
F20RS Rigorous Methods for Software EngineeringF20DE Digital & Knowledge Economy
F20SA Statistical Modelling & AnalysisF20DV Data Visualisation & Analytics
F20SC Industrial ProgrammingF20EC E-Commerce Technology
F20FO Digital Forensics (Dubai only)
F20GP Computer Games Programming