Computer Systems Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)
About this course
MEng/BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Software Engineering. Core topics include programming, circuit design, embedded systems, microelectronics, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. An individual project allows independent research, design and evaluation, while an industrial group project applies technical skills to a real-world challenge set by industry collaborators. The integrated MEng pathway includes advanced content and leadership-focused study.
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Entry requirements
A level: BEng (Hons): BBC to include Mathematics. Excludes General Studies. MEng: BBB to include Mathematics. Excludes General Studies. IB: BEng (Hons): 27 to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at a higher level. MEng: 29 to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at a higher level.
What students say
Based on about 55 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 60%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 210 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Programming and Applications – 30 credits
- Engineering Mathematics
- Analogue Circuit Design – 30 credits
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles
- Embedded Systems Design and Manufacturing
- Digital Circuits and Systems Design
- Object Orientated Programming – 30 credits
- Operating Systems, Security and Networks – 30 credits
- Individual Project Design – 30 credits
- System on Chip Design – 30 credits
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – 30 credits
- Optional modules
- Industrial Group Project
- Embedded Hardware Applications – 30 credits
- Embedded Programming and Operating Systems – 30 credits
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Computer Systems Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £44,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of Computer Systems Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Computer Systems Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Computer Systems Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Does Computer Systems Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Computer Systems Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.