BEng Computer Engineering
About this course
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering, a software engineering degree centred on the design and construction of modern computing systems and hardware-software integration. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, and Microelectronics. Students complete a substantial individual project across two phases in the final year, alongside practical laboratory work and an interdisciplinary group project combining software and hardware elements. The first year covers the foundations through High-Level Programming, Low-Level Programming, Digital Computer Systems, and Algorithms and Analysis. The second year introduces more complex engineering concepts via Computer Architecture, Electronics, Systematic Design, and Parallel and Distributed Computing. In the final year, students undertake an individual project and can choose from a wide range of optional modules covering specialised areas such as Advanced Computer Architecture, Computer Vision, Cloud Application Development, Digital IC and Systems Design, and Natural Language Processing.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A). IB: Pass, with 38 points overall, with 19 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation)
What students say
Based on about 86 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 14%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 23%
Who gets in
Based on about 210 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Foundation course: 17%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- AICE Lab Programme Year 1
- Algorithms and Analysis
- Data Analytics
- Digital Computer Systems
- Ethics and Security of Computing
- High-Level Programming
- Low-Level Programming
- Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence and Computer Engineering (I)
- Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence and Computer Engineering (II)
- AI and CE Interdisciplinary Group Project
- Code Transformation
- Computer Architecture
- Electronics
- Parallel and Distributed Computing
- Scientific Computing
- Signals and Control
- Systematic Design
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Part III Individual Project Phase 1
- Part III Individual Project Phase 2
- Advanced Computer Networks
- Advanced Databases
- Analogue and Mixed Signal Electronics
- Causal Reasoning and Machine Learning
- Cloud Application Development
- Computational Biology
- Computer Vision
- Control System Design
- Digital Control System Design
- Digital IC and Systems Design
- Embedded Networked Systems
- Foundations of Machine Learning
- Game Design and Development
- Green Electronics
- Guidance, Navigation and Control
- High Performance Computing
- History of Computing
- Machine Learning Technologies
- Natural Language Processing
- Real-Time Computing and Embedded Systems
- Robot Kinematics and Dynamics
- Security of Cyber Physical Systems
- Signal and Image Processing
- Web and Cloud Based Security
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Computer Engineering at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £36,500 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £50,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £40,500 and £61,500. The £50,000 median after five years is £12,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Computer Engineering at University of Southampton do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Computer Engineering at University of Southampton?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Computer Engineering at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Computer Engineering at University of Southampton?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.