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BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry

University of East Anglia

About this course

BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, covering both software and hardware systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a year in industry placement and a supervised computing project.

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Institution
University of East Anglia
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
_HG6M
Typical offer
A-level ABB
Median salary
£29,000 after 15 months

Entry requirements

A level: ABB including one of the following: Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, or Economics.

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What students say

Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 85%
  • Learning opportunities: 80%
  • Assessment and feedback: 75%
  • Academic support: 91%
  • Organisation and management: 74%
  • Learning resources: 91%
  • Student voice: 77%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

What graduates do next

Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 65%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 15%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Engineering professionals: 45%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
  • Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
  • Elementary occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 95%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 85%

Who gets in

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • YEAR IN INDUSTRY
  • COMPUTATIONAL THINKING AND PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS
  • PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
  • FULL STACK WEB DEVELOPMENT
  • ALGORITHMIC AND MATHEMATICAL THINKING
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF AI AND DATA SCIENCE
  • NETWORKS AND CYBER SECURITY
  • FURTHER PROGRAMMING
  • COMPUTER SYSTEMS
  • ELECTRONICS
  • SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
  • FULL STACK DATABASE DEVELOPMENT
  • TIME SERIES, SIGNALS AND AUDIO ANALYSIS
  • COMPUTING PROJECT
  • ADVANCED NETWORKS
  • UBIQUITOUS COMPUTING
  • ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
  • CYBER SECURITY CONCEPTS
  • ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CONCEPTS
  • ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
  • COMPUTER VISION
  • INFORMATION VISUALISATION
  • DEVELOPING SECURE SOFTWARE

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of East Anglia earn?

The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £35,000. The £29,000 median after fifteen months is £5,000 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.

What do graduates of BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of East Anglia 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 with a Year in Industry at University of East Anglia?

85% 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 with a Year in Industry at University of East Anglia?

The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.

Does BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of East Anglia include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has a compulsory placement year.

How many students continue on BEng Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of East Anglia?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.