MEng Computer Systems Engineering
About this course
MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include programming, circuit design, computer architecture, embedded systems, signal processing, microelectronics, control systems, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The programme is IET-accredited to the Engineering Council's UK-SPEC standard, a requirement for Chartered Engineer registration. The integrated masters year features an advanced international team project and optional modules allowing specialisation in areas such as embedded systems or control systems.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 128 -144 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A-levels: Including a minimum grade B in Maths OR grade C in Maths plus an additional Science / Computing / IT subject .* General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering*: DDM - DDD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering*: DDM - DDD City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Engineering*: DDM - DDD International Baccalaureate Diploma: Including H5 in Maths and Physics.* Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Access: case-by-case T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *Similar subject areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis. For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 25%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 25%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 50%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Advanced Mathematics for Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Professional Perspectives
- Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
- Imperative Programming Foundations
- Introduction to Embedded Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Circuit Design (including Digital Logic)
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) and Digital Circuits
- Analogue Circuit Design and Communications
- Mathematical Methods and Linear Systems
- Industrial Projects
- Electronics Team Project
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Prototyping and Fabrication
- Research Methods
- Individual Project
- Quality Management
- Control Systems
- Principles Of Machine Learning
- Signal Processing and Transducers
- Internet of Things
- Summer Placement
- MEng Team Project
- Advanced Sensor Systems
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Embedded Systems
- Broadband Communication Systems
- Enterprise Design and Modelling
- Advanced Control Systems
- Mobile Communications Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Computer Systems Engineering at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £45,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Computer Systems Engineering at Bangor University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Computer Systems Engineering at Bangor University?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Computer Systems Engineering at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is MEng Computer Systems Engineering at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does MEng Computer Systems Engineering at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Computer Systems Engineering at Bangor University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.