BSc Computer Engineering
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering BSc, a degree in the field of Electrical and Electronic Engineering centred on electronic and electrical engineering alongside computer science. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme spans three years and incorporates practical design projects throughout. The first year covers foundational concepts through Object Oriented Programming, Artificial Intelligence 1, Data Structure & Algorithms, and Electrical Engineering 1. The second year progresses with Artificial Intelligence 2, Functional Programming, Mechatronics and Control Engineering, and Operating Systems and Systems Programming. The final year allows students to explore advanced areas such as Computer Hardware and Digital Design, The Internet of Things, Computer Vision and Imaging, and Neural Networks and Deep Learning, alongside an Individual Engineering Project (BEng).
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB to include A-level Mathematics.. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level (including Mathematics) with 32 points overall.. BTEC: BTEC options considered. See below for details.
What students say
Based on about 73 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Gained a higher qualification: 9%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 425 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 30%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 19%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 250 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 12%
- No formal qualifications: 14%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Object Oriented Programming
- Artificial Intelligence 1
- Data Structure & Algorithms
- Electrical Engineering 1
- Integrated Design Project 1A
- Introduction to Computing for Engineers
- Mathematics for Applied Computing
- Artificial Intelligence 2
- Functional Programming
- Integrated Design Project 2
- Intermediate Mathematics for Apped Computing
- Mechatronics and Control Engineering
- Multidisciplinary Systems and Software Engineering
- Operating Systems and Systems Programming
- Computer Hardware and Digital Design
- Individual Engineering Project (BEng)
- Integrated Design Project 3 (BEng)
- The Internet of Things
- Computer Vision and Imaging
- Dependable and Distributed Systems
- Intelligent Interactive Systems
- Machine Learning
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Engineering at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £52,500. The £42,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Engineering at University of Birmingham do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Engineering at University of Birmingham?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Engineering at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Engineering at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Engineering at University of Birmingham?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.