Computer Systems Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BEng Computer Systems Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year, spanning Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An integrated foundation year covers mathematics, programming, and physical sciences before the main BEng degree. The final-year individual project involves theoretical and practical work in a chosen area of electronic engineering.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC-CCD (Required subjects: We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4(C) T-levels We accept T-levels for admission to our undergraduate courses, with the following grades regarded as equivalent to our standard A-level requirements: AAA* – Distinction (A* on the core and distinction in the occupational specialism) AAA – Distinction BBB – Merit CCC – Pass (C or above on the core) DDD – Pass (D or E on the core) Where a course specifies subject-specific requirements at A-level, T-level applicants are likely to be asked to offer this A-level alongside their T-level studies.) IB: 24 points overall
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 (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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Programming
- Foundation Physical Sciences I
- Foundation Mathematics I
- Foundation Programming Group Project
- Engineering Society
- Foundation Mathematics II
- 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
- Academic Integrity
- 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
- Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering
- Power Systems
- AI on Chip
- Machine Learning
- Quantum Computing
- Critical Infrastructure Security
- Digital Forensics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Computer Systems Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year 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 Computer Systems Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year 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 Computer Systems Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year 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 Computer Systems Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is Computer Systems Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at Royal Holloway, 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.
Does Computer Systems Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year 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 Computer Systems Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at Royal Holloway, University of London?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.