BEng Computer Systems Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, covering both hardware and software for computer systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and meets the educational requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration. A placement year in industry is available as an option within the four-year full-time route.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including one of the following subjects; Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology (Use of Maths, Critical Thinking, Mathematical Studies and General Studies not accepted) IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points, including 5 in one of the following Higher Level subjects; Maths ( Analysis and Approaches) / Maths (Applications and Interpretation), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Design Technology
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 81%: 72 offers from 89 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 45%
- Learning opportunities: 63%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 55%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 47%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 67%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Foundation course: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Digital Devices and Systems
- Electronic Devices and Systems
- Engineering Design I
- General Engineering Science
- Introductory Programming for Engineers
- Mathematics for Computer Systems
- Mechanics of Materials and Manufacturing
- Professional Engineering Skills - Social Responsibility
- Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Computer Architecture and Interfacing
- Data Networks and Cyber Security
- Digital Systems and Microcontroller Principles
- Engineering Design and Professional Skills
- Object Oriented Systems and Programming
- Robotic and Mechatronic Systems Programming
- Sensors and Automation
- Autonomous Systems
- Design of Internet of Things
- Embedded Systems
- Individual Project
- Machine Vision and Perception for Robotics
- Professional Engineering skills - Management and Quality
- Robotic Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Computer Systems Engineering at Brunel University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £52,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Computer Systems Engineering at Brunel University of London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Computer Systems Engineering at Brunel University of London?
45% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Computer Systems Engineering at Brunel University of London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BEng Computer Systems Engineering at Brunel University of London?
81% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 72 offers from 89 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BEng Computer Systems Engineering at Brunel University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Computer Systems Engineering at Brunel University of London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.