BEng (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering

Learn about the fields that are essential to computer systems, including mathematics, control systems, embedded systems and programming. Then go on to applied work that brings the concepts together in a practical way, and continue to study advanced modules in specialist areas such as system design and security and intelligent systems.
Bringing together design, robotics and computer programming, this three-year BEng in Computer Systems Engineering is perfect for aspiring engineers.

Informed by our world-leading research and designed in collaboration with our industry partners, this course gives you the best start to your career.

Youll complement engineering skills in computer software and hardware with a deep understanding of systems design. You'll also use industry-standard equipment to learn about state-of-the-art applications in infrastructure, medicine and aviation.

The first year gives you solid grounding in theory, with a focus on how to control robotic systems, and opportunities to design and analyse complex electro-mechanical systems as part of a team.

In your second year, core modules such as programming (including C plus plus, Python and Java), mathematics and data modelling lead into a practical project designing a system using 3D CAD tools, and building your designs in our iForge Makerspace.

Year three will see you combining specialist modules, like intelligent systems and cybersecurity, with a massive range of optional modules, chosen according to your personal passion and career aspirations.

This all builds to an advanced project, where youll work one-on-one with an academic deepening your technical knowledge and developing your expertise in a range of engineering techniques.

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAB
including Maths and a science

A Levels (Plus) additional qualifications ABB, including Maths and a science (Plus) B in a relevant EPQ, ABB, including Maths and a science (Plus) B in AS or A Level Further Maths

International Baccalaureate 34, with 6, 5 in Higher Level Maths and a science

BTEC Extended Diploma DD in Engineering or Applied Science (Plus) A in A Level Maths

Scottish Highers (Plus) 2 Advanced Highers AAABB (Plus) AB in Maths and a science

Welsh Baccalaureate (Plus) 2 A Levels B (Plus) AA in Maths and a science

Access to HE Diploma 60 credits overall in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 credits at Distinction (to include Maths) and 9 credits at Merit. Applicants are considered individually

Routes for mature students

Other requirements
Physics is preferred as the science subject, but we also accept a range of science related subjects, including Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Electronics, Engineering, Technology and Further Maths
English language requirements
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C, IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 80 with a minimum of 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing