BEng Systems Engineering
About this course
BEng in Systems Engineering, a chemical engineering degree centred on the design, integration and management of complex systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Project Management. The course features hands-on projects in every year and includes an optional work placement. The first year covers core engineering principles through Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project, Fundamentals of Mechanics, Fundamentals of Materials, Fundamentals of Electronics, and Fundamentals of Engineering. The second year progresses to specialist topics via Data, Signals and Systems, Electrical Energy Conversion and Transport, Applied Thermodynamics, Renewable Energy Systems 1, Engineering Systems, Energy Management and Building Systems, Fluid Mechanics, and Discipline Group Challenge Project.
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Entry requirements
A-Level: AAB-ABB IB: 34/665-32/655 BTEC: DDD-DDM
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 25%
- South East: 28%
- South West: 22%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing
- Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project
- Fundamentals of Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Materials
- Fundamentals of Electronics
- Fundamentals of Engineering
- Data, Signals and Systems
- Electrical Energy Conversion and Transport
- Applied Thermodynamics
- Renewable Energy Systems 1
- Engineering Systems
- Energy Management and Building Systems
- Fluid Mechanics
- Discipline Group Challenge Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Systems Engineering at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £54,000. The £42,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Systems Engineering at University of Exeter 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 Systems Engineering at University of Exeter?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Systems Engineering at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Does BEng Systems Engineering at University of Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Systems Engineering at University of Exeter?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.