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Engineering Systems (with placement)

1 Study option · UndergraduateClerkenwell Campus

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2026-2027
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Course summary

This four-year Engineering Systems degree enables you to understand and apply scientific and technical knowledge to the design of tomorrow's enhanced engineering systems. You will develop a high level of engineering expertise, spanning from systems thinking principles, to new technologies, preparing you for the global demands of industry.

Prepare for a career as an interdisciplinary engineer with a four-year degree focused on the design, integration and management of new technologies and complex engineering systems.

This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to complex systems and the analysis of their interactions.

You will develop highly valued professional skills by concentrating on innovative and sustainable solutions to problems in engineering systems.

Individual and group engineering design projects will help to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to future employers, while a fourth year at master's level helps you transition to professional practice.

  • You will learn to understand and analyse the broader context around the engineering system, integrating processes and information, and managing the challenges of complex systems interactions

  • Benefit from strong links to industry through guest lectures and projects designed by high profile engineers and scientists

  • Study in world-leading research facilities where new engineering systems are designed, developed and implemented for industry

  • Take an optional placement year to boost your employability, using our research strengths and links with industry

As an Engineering Systems graduate, you will be equipped with a valued blend of skills and knowledge that are in high demand across the world.

Your ability to evaluate and develop enhanced engineering systems will empower your career. The outstanding global reputation of City St George's for engineering, which has been built over more than a century, will also boost your prospects.

You will be well positioned for analytical or developmental positions in organisations such as energy firms and engineering consultancies.

We have every expectation that these degrees will receive full accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology, providing a path for you to gain Chartered Engineering status.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Clerkenwell Campus

Study options

  • MEng (Hon) • Full-time with year in industry • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
HH34
Institution code:
C60

City St George's, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
HH34
Institution code:
C60

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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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This course and 41 other engineering courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For City St George's, University of London, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
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  1. ABB
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  3. CCD
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84% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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