This is the course for you, if you are interested in: how systems work; software development; infrastructure engineering; networking systems solutions. You will gain an in-depth understanding of how systems work, and also the skills to develop software system components and integrate hardware and software components together. IT systems grow increasingly complex, involving multiple processing and communication components on a huge scale. This course gives you: an in-depth understanding of how systems work; the skills to develop software system components and integrate hardware and software components together. This course develops and impressive depth of technical understanding. You will be highly sought after in the employment market upon graduation. It is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT to Chartered Engineer (CEng) and IT Professional (CITP) status. You will have the opportunity for a year-long paid work placement. Our Computer Society will enable you to share ideas with other students throughout the country. This course shares a common first term with BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Networks) and BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Forensic and Security). This will provide you with the flexibility to review your pathway once you've started studying. Our student work can be groundbreaking and innovative, and consistently attracts industry attention. We provide facilities that enhance the quality of our education and push the boundaries of our research. You will have access to specialist centres including: games console laboratories; networking and security laboratories; human-interactive technology; stereo-projection.