BEng Computer Systems Engineering
About this course
BEng in Computer Systems Engineering BEng is an electrical and electronic engineering degree focused on the hardware and software foundations of computing platforms. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum culminates in a compulsory individual project carried out under academic supervision. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through modules such as Group Project and Engineering Skills, Engineering Modelling and Mathematics, System Analysis and Machine Learning, Electric and Magnetic Circuits, and Analogue and Digital Electronics. The second year expands technical proficiency via Industrial and Design Projects, Control and Communication Systems, Applied Engineering Mathematics, Software and Hardware Design for AI Systems, Embedded Systems Engineering, and Analogue devices and circuits. Unassigned final-year study features compulsory modules including Machine Learning and Optimisation and Computer and AI System Architecture alongside optional modules such as Control Systems Design, Digital Signal Processing, and Integrated Electronic and Semiconductor Systems.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB IB: 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in Higher Level Maths and a science; 33, with 5 in Higher Level Maths and a science, and B in a science-based Extended Essay
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 23%
- East Midlands: 17%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 14%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) 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.
- 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
- Individual Project
- Electronic and Photonic Devices
- Digital Signal Processing
- Integrated Electronic and Semiconductor Systems
- Computer and AI System Architecture
- Machine Learning and Optimisation
- Control Systems Design
- Group Project and Engineering Skills
- Engineering Modelling and Mathematics
- System Analysis and Machine Learning
- Electric and Magnetic Circuits
- Analogue and Digital Electronics
- Industrial and Design Projects
- Control and Communication Systems
- Applied Engineering Mathematics
- Software and Hardware Design for AI Systems
- Embedded Systems Engineering
- Analogue devices and circuits
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £55,000. The £44,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Sheffield 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 University of Sheffield?
92% 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 University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
Is BEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Sheffield accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) 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. 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 BEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Sheffield?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.