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Computer Systems Engineering (with Placement Year)
Program Description
You will be introduced to computing and engineering and gain knowledge on computer hardware and software. You’ll learn about programming and computer architecture and then progress to advanced computing technologies. In your final year, you can choose specialist subjects like autonomous systems, artificial intelligence systems, and the internet of things.
Access is available to modern technical facilities including computer, electronics, and power and control laboratories where you’ll work on your experiments. The latest industry standard engineering software packages are available for you to use in dedicated computer clusters.
The placement year costs £1,385.
Entry Requirements
Information about requirements:
- Grade 16 as a Pan-Hellianic exams is required in any specific subjects that are stated in GCE A-level entry requirements above.
Other accepted qualifications:
- D*DD (BTEC)
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) D*DD in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with Distinctions in Further Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mechanical or Further Electronic/Electrical Principles modules.
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) D*DD in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with Distinctions in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems.
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF) / BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (RQF) DD in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with Distinction in Further Mechanical or Further Electrical Principles (QCF); Engineering Principles & Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems (RQF), AND A-Level Maths at grade B (Use of Maths not accepted).
- BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) /BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (RQF) D with A-Levels grades BB to include Grade B in Maths or Physics and Grade B in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology (Use of Maths and General Studies not accepted).
Other accepted English qualifications:
- BrunELT (Brunel English Language Test): 60% (min 55% in all areas)
- Trinity ISE
- Michigan English Test - Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English
- Duolingo
Course Content
Course delivery is a combination of theory, practical sessions and project work. In your first two years, you will gain solid knowledge and understanding of computing and engineering. You’ll also learn to work as part of a team through the engineering design group project. In your final year, you will study advanced computing technologies. You will also work on your individual project on a topic of your choice.
Teaching and Learning
Our computer systems engineering degrees are delivered by an expert team of multidisciplinary academic staff. Their teaching is research-led, so the newest technologies are fed into the course.
Study will combine lectures, seminars, small group tutorials, laboratory and workshop sessions, computer programming, self-study and project work.
Curriculum
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Engineering Mathematics and Programming
Engineering Practice
Internet and Network Technologies
Introductory Programming for Engineers
Data and Information
Electronics Principles
Digital Devices and Systems
Engineering Practice
Internet and Network Technologies
Introductory Programming for Engineers
Data and Information
Electronics Principles
Digital Devices and Systems
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Computer Architecture and Interfacing
Digital Systems Design and Reliability Engineering
Sensors and Automation
Data Networks, Services and Security
Object Oriented Systems and Programming
Microcontroller Group Design Project
Professional Practices and Business for Engineers
Digital Systems Design and Reliability Engineering
Sensors and Automation
Data Networks, Services and Security
Object Oriented Systems and Programming
Microcontroller Group Design Project
Professional Practices and Business for Engineers
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Placement Year
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Embedded Systems
Individual Project
Individual Project
Careers
Our graduates have gone on to work for high-profile multinational organisations including IBM, Intel, Microsoft, National Grid and Siemens.
Computer systems engineering offers varied careers paths in a fast-growing professional field. A degree in computer systems engineering will set you up with the knowledge and skills to develop next generation computer systems.
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