This degree is highly practical, allowing you to combine your interest in computing science with hardware-based subjects such as electronics, embedded devices and networking. Crucially, it will give you the flexibility to deepen your knowledge in specialised areas or explore a broader range of subjects. 

You’ll start by mastering computer programming using various languages and on different platforms, giving you a solid grounding in software. You’ll build on this by focusing on hardware – including looking at computer architectures and networks, not just in PCs but in a range of devices. Underpinning this will be the practical study of electronics, and you’ll develop your skills in circuit design and construction too. You will also have options to take subjects such as cyber security and audio and visual processing. 

Your final year project will allow you to bring all of this work together to focus on a particular real-world problem. 

ACCREDITATION

This course has been accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) for full CITP and partial CEng. Accreditation means that a candidate has fully or partially fulfilled the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP).

AFTER THE COURSE

As a graduate in Computer Systems Engineering you can move on to a broad range of exciting careers or on to further study. With your knowledge of hardware you’ll be well suited for the more practical side of computing or careers in embedded computing and electronics. 

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Examples of careers that you could enter include: 

• Embedded systems developer 

• Car engine management designer 

• Instrumentation and control engineer 

• Network analyst 

• Communication systems designer 

• Programmer