MEng Computer Systems Engineering
About this course
MEng in Computer Systems Engineering, an engineering and computer science degree combining computer science and electronic engineering. The four-year full-time course is taught jointly by the Department of Computer Science and the School of Engineering, and holds accreditation from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Students may choose to undertake an integrated year in industry, research institutions, or study abroad between the second and third years or between the third and fourth years.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA to include A in Mathematics. IB: 38 to include 6,6,6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics ('Analysis and Approaches' only).
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 79 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 81%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 93%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 88%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 19%
- London: 32%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 9%
Who gets in
Based on about 260 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £45,000 after 15 months, £49,000 after 3 years, £65,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,500 and £86,000. The £65,500 median after five years is £24,500 more than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Warwick do next?
90% 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 University of Warwick?
88% 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 University of Warwick?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 200 UCAS points.
Is MEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Warwick accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. 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 University of Warwick 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 University of Warwick?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.