Program Overview
It emphasizes collaboration and multidisciplinary design, offering a strong foundation in core hardware and software topics. Students can specialize in their final year through optional modules and have the opportunity to work on projects supervised by staff from both Dubai and UK campuses. The program prepares graduates for careers in engineering, finance, consultancy, and commerce.
Program Outline
The program aims to ensure students play a leading role in inventing, designing, and managing these technological systems. The program provides a strong foundation in core hardware and software topics, with optional modules allowing students to specialize in their final year. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and multidisciplinary design through its Integrated Design Project modules, which run throughout the three years of the program.
Outline:
Year One:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Artificial Intelligence 1 (20 credits)
- Data Structure & Algorithms (20 credits)
- Electrical Engineering 1 (20 credits)
- Integrated Design Project 1A (10 credits)
- Integrated Design Project 1B (10 credits)
- Mathematics for Applied Computing A (10 credits)
- Mathematics for Applied Computing B (10 credits)
- Object Oriented Programming (20 credits)
- Compulsory Modules (UAE Ministry of Education):
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability (EIS)
- Arabic Language 1
Year Two:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Artificial Intelligence 2 (20 credits)
- Functional Programming (20 credits)
- Integrated Design Project 2 (20 credits)
- Intermediate Mathematics for Applied Computing (10 credits)
- Mechatronics and Control Engineering (20 credits)
- Multidisciplinary Systems and Software Engineering (10 credits)
- Operating Systems and Systems Programming (20 credits)
Year Three:
- Core Modules:
- Computer Hardware and Digital Design (10 credits)
- Individual Engineering Project (30 credits)
- Integrated Design Project 3 (20 credits)
- The Internet of Things (20 credits)
- Optional Modules (Select 40 credits):
- Computer Vision and Imaging (20 credits)
- Machine Learning and Intelligent Data Analysis (20 credits)
- Neural Computation (20 credits)
Assessment:
Assessment methods include exams, coursework, presentations, and a dissertation.
Teaching:
- Teaching methods include lectures, classes, case study work, online assignments and quizzes, presentations, and self-directed study.
- Teaching is jointly delivered by staff in Dubai and the UK, ensuring the same high-quality curriculum and resources as the UK campus.
- Students have the opportunity to conduct projects under the supervision of staff members from either campus, including collaborative projects with other Schools within the University and industry-based engineers.
Careers:
A Computer Engineering degree provides skills for a wide range of careers in engineering, finance, consultancy, and commerce. Graduates are sought after by leading industry players, including Aston Martin, Atkins, BP, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, Exxon Mobil, Mercedes High Performance Engines, and Laing O'Rourke.
Other:
- The program is seeking accreditation by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education.
- The University of Birmingham Dubai offers a supportive learning environment with a strong sense of community and approachable staff.
- Students benefit from small-group teaching, state-of-the-art engineering labs, and research-led teaching.
- The program has strong industry connections, providing students with opportunities for career fairs, industrial guest lectures, and potential placements or work experience.
- Scholarship opportunities are available to students. The modules listed are for students starting in 2025.
2024 Entry:Tuition fee is AED 132,778 per year of study and can be paid in instalments. Scholarships are available.
