Queen’s University Belfast
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University Mission Statement
“Queen’s is a broadly-based, research-driven University with a dynamic world-class research and education portfolio with strong international connections. The University promotes the widest possible access to this portfolio of excellence in an environment of equality, tolerance and mutual respoect, and it fully embraces its leadership role in Northern Ireland and beyond.”
Queen’s has more than 25,231 postgraduate and undergraduate students, both full-time and part-time, making it one of the largest Universities in the United Kingdom.
The University has more than 250 buildings, of which the red brick Lanyon building is the most recogniseable, and is located at the apex of Belfast’s famous ‘Golden Mile’ of pubs, clubs, cafe bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. These, combined with cultural options such as museums, galleries and theatres, provide a bewildering choice of activities for our students.
Queen’s is a member of the prestigious Russell group which is comprised of the top 20 research intensive Universities in the UK. Because of this, students can look forward to being taught to the highest standards by academics who are both world-class teachers and researchers. the University is currently implementing a £200 million investment programme in students, staff and facilities. Major refurbishments have been completed and the Elms student village, the Physical Education Centre and the Students’ Union and a new landmark library is currently under construction.
Queen’s outlook and reputation are truly global. The Chancellor is Senator George Mitchell, the US statesman who made an enduring personal impact upon Norther Ireland’s peace process. The University attracts students from over 90 countries worldwide.
The School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
The School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is one of the largest Schools in Queen’s. It has an international reputation due to its far reaching research research activities and many successes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Consistently in the top 10 of UK University league tables for its subjects, the School currently attracts students from over 20 countries worldwide.
Headed by Professor John McCanny, in 2003 the School set up a new £40m world-class centre for research, the Institute for Electronics, Communications and Information Technologies (ECIT) based in the Northern Ireland Science Park in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.
Website: www.qub.ac.uk
Featured courses
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Computer Science
Degree Title:
MEng in Computer Science. BSc/BEng in Computer Science.
Degree description:
The Computer Science courses at Queen’s aim to teach you the fundamental principles of Computer Science, together with the necessary skills, tools and techniques to enable you to embark on a career as a professional software engineer.
Computer Science is concerned with the specification, design, construction and use of computer systems. It includes areas such as software engineering, hardware architecture and design, information systems, communications, graphics, simulation and modelling, artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction. Basically, computer scientists create the software that people working with ICT use.
Software developers are in high demand so can earn great money and rise up the career ladder very quickly…are you ready for a hi-tech future?
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Computer Games Design and Development
Degree Title:
MEng Computer Games Design and Development.
Degree description:
Sound technical skills and creativity are essential for the design and development of a successful electronic game. This prestigious integrated programme in Computer Games Design and Development (including an optional placement year) involves the development of the necessary programming, content management and architectural design skills. It provides you with a full development experience from concept through design and development to final implementation in preparation for a development-oriented career in the industry.
There is a shortage of programmers in the games industry so this course concentrates on the programming side of creating a game. Graduates of this course may go on to work not only for games design companies but other software development companies due to the high programming content of the course.
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Computing and Information Technology
Degree Title:
BSc in Computing and Information Technology.
Degree description:
If you are more interested in the ‘hands-on’ side of the computing industry this course may be for you. Like to know how a computer actually works, how to keep a system running, set up email accounts etc?….the Computing and Information Technology programme aims to give you a sound knowledge of information technology fundamentals and their application.
The four-year degree programme (three years plus a placement year) involves the development of the applied computing, interpersonal, communication and IT skills necessary to select, deliver, manage and maintain cutting edge IT infrastructures and advanced IT systems. This degree may lead to a job such as a System Administrator/IT Support role in a broad range of companies such as banks, hospitals, city councils etc.
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Business Information Technology
Degree Title:
BSc Business Information Technology.
Degree description:
Much of the business in the 21st century will be done electronically, and will exploit advanced information technologies such as the Internet and e-commerce. Leaders of technology-based organisations will therefore require a unique combination of abilities. The Business Information Technology programme aims to give you a sound knowledge of information technology fundamentals and their application in business and a firm foundation in management. With a degree in Business Information Technology you may get a job as a project manager in an IT company, go into general management, marketing or human resources, or as an IT Consultant where you are advising businesses on how to best use IT to gain a competitive advantage.
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Electronic and Software Engineering
Degree Title:
MEng Electronic and Software Engineering.
BEng Electronic and Software Engineering.Degree description:
Electronic and Software Engineering is concerned with the theory and methods for building systems containing both hardware and software. Knowledge of both hardware design and implementation and software engineering is essential in constructing computer and telecommunication systems.
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