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Computer Systems Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) with Placement
- BEng (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Sandwich
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Our Computer Systems Engineering BEng degree is a modern course that has been developed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to design and build hardware and software for computer systems.
You will be introduced to computing and engineering and gain knowledge on computer hardware and software. You’ll learn about programming and computer architecture and then progress to advanced computing technologies. In your final year, you can choose specialist subjects like autonomous systems, artificial intelligence systems, and the internet of things.
Access is available to modern technical facilities including computer, electronics, and power and control laboratories where you’ll work on your experiments. The latest industry standard engineering software packages are available for you to use in dedicated computer clusters.
Our BEng computer systems engineering course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This professional engineering institution ensures that your engineering degree meets the academic requirement to qualify as a professional engineer. This accredited BEng degree in computer systems engineering can be studied full-time over three years, or four years with a placement year. The BEng degree meets the educational requirement to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
We encourage the placement year option. This time in industry helps you to further prepare for the world of work and you’ll have a year’s worth of invaluable professional experience when you graduate. If you decide to go on an engineering placement year, you will have the opportunity to work in an engineering or technology company.
A computer systems engineering degree from Brunel will give you the design, analytical and creative skills to play a leading role in the dynamic and rapidly expanding technological industries.
Opting for the year in industry during your computer systems engineering degree often leads to an offer of a computer engineering job from your placement company.
Brunel’s closeness to the highest concentration of the UK’s electronics engineering and telecommunications industry – in London and along the M4 corridor – means our placement and careers network is second to none.
Our graduates have gone on to work for high-profile multinational organisations including IBM, Intel, Microsoft, National Grid and Siemens.
Computer systems engineering offers varied careers paths in a fast-growing professional field. A degree in computer systems engineering will set you up with the knowledge and skills to develop next generation computer systems.
Modules
Typical Modules
Digital Systems Design
Computer Architecture and Interfacing
Autonomous Systems
Artificial Intelligence Systems
For a full list of modules please visit our website https://www.brunel.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/computer-systems-engineering-beng
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BEng (Hon) • Sandwich • 4 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H133
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Brunel University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H133
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB - BBB
to include one of the following subjects:
Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD - DDM
in Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computing, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 128-120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Computing & IT or Information Technology with 45 credits at Level 3
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD - DM
in Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computing, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering and A level grade B in any subject or DD-DM in any subject and A Level grade B in one of the following subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D - M
in Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computing, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering and A level grades BB in any subject or D-M in any subject with A Levels grades BB to include one of the following subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB - BBB
to include one of the following subjects:
Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 - 30 points
including grade 5 one of the following subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science or Design and Technology and a minimum of SL5/HL4 in English and SL/HL2 in Maths (if applicant does not have GCSE English/Maths at grade C/4 or above)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
to include H2 in one of the following subjects:
Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature) and Mathematics.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDD - DDM
in Engineering or Information Technology
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - DD - DM
in Engineering or Information Technology and A level grade B in any subject or DD-DM in any subject and A Level grade B in one of the following subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate - D - M
in Engineering or Information Technology and A level grades BB in any subject or D-M in any subject and A Level grades BB including one of the following subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
T Level - M
and a minimum of grade C in A level Maths or Further Maths
Subjects accepted: Engineering, Manufacturing, processing and Control, Digital Support Services, Digital Production, Design & Development or Digital Business Services
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 77 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | with a minimum of 59 in all subscores |
Brunel University London - English Language Requirements https://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Brunel University London is committed to raising the aspiration and improving equality of opportunity of our applicants and students. We adopt a contextualised admissions approach when reviewing applications, which include accepting lower grades or making lower offers to applicants from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds. From 2024 entry, the offer will be personalised based on a holistic view of the application, including the individual applicant’s personal and educational journey.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £21795* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| International | £21795* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
EU nationals may be eligible for a discount on their fees - please see our website at https://www.brunel.ac.uk/scholarships/page?id=c8112b36-1680-4492-b55c-f4e9932ae2e8
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