MEng Computer Systems Engineering
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes group project modules mirroring industrial practice and an individual final-year project. Optional modules span areas such as network security, renewable energy, biomedical engineering, and virtual and augmented reality.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-ABB (Required subjects: A-level in Mathematics We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4(C)) IB: 6,6,5 - 6,5,5 at Higher Level or 34-32 points overall including either 5 HL Maths: Analysis & Approaches or 6 HL Maths: Applications & Interpretation
What students say
Based on about 184 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 425 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 74 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 72%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 84%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 46%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 455 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Embedded Systems Creative Team Project 1
- Programming in C++
- Electronic Circuits and Components
- Communications Engineering 1
- Mathematics for Engineers 1
- Mathematics for Engineers 2
- Internet Services
- Embedded Systems Creative Team Project 2
- Computer and Network Security
- Software Engineering for Electronics
- Signals, Systems and Communications
- Professional and Sustainable Engineering
- Algorithms and Complexity
- Operating Systems
- Individual Project
- Digital Signal Processing Design
- Principles of Engineering Management
- Digital Systems Design
- Advanced Communications Systems
- Machine Learning
- Critical Infrastructure Security
- Power Systems
- Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering
- AI on Chip
- Quantum Computing
- Digital Forensics
- Team Project
- Agile Engineering
- Pattern Recognition
- System on Chip Design
- Security Management
- Security Testing Theory and Practice
- Mobile and Optical Fibre Communications
- Sustainable Power
- User-Centred Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Computer Systems Engineering at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £41,000 after 3 years, £48,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £68,500. The £48,500 median after five years is £11,000 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Computer Systems Engineering at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
86% 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?
82% 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is MEng Computer Systems Engineering at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 Royal Holloway, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Computer Systems Engineering at Royal Holloway, University of London?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.