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Systems Engineering
- MEng (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 21 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Course summary
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The MEng Systems Engineering course will equip you with a broad understanding of design, integration and management of complex systems, blending core engineering principles with essential team-working and project management skills.
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Deepen your expertise in systems engineering with an integrated Masters. In your fourth year, you’ll explore more advanced topics and put your skills into practice with a work placement.
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This interdisciplinary course will teach you how to apply systems thinking to industry challenges.
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Engage with hands-on projects every year, designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications, ensuring you graduate ready to launch your career.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Study options
- MEng (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 21 September 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:
- H118
- Institution code:
- E84
- Campus name:
- University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
- Campus Code:
- C
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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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:
- H118
- Institution code:
- E84
- Campus name:
- University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelAAB - ABB
Excluding General Studies.
Grade B or above in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and grade B in another Science subject required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD - DDM
Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without an A Level Science subject, however A Level Maths Grade B is still required: Applied Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Building Services Engineering Construction and the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Sustainability.
Applicants studying any other BTEC Extended Diploma will be required to achieve grade B or above in A Level Maths and grade B in another A Level Science subject.
Access to HE DiplomaD: 24 credits
M: 21 credits
Pass the HE to Access Diploma with 24 L3 credits at Distinction and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. This must include 12 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in Maths and 12 L3 credits at Distinction grade in another Science subject area.
Please also see our website for GCSE requirements
Scottish HigherAAABB - AABBB
Grade B or above in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and grade B in another Science subject required.
Scottish Advanced HigherABB - BBB
Grade B or above in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and grade B in another Science subject required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 - 32 points
Applicants will be considered with IB 34-32 OR 665-655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have Grade 5 in HL Maths (Analysis and approaches or Applications and interpretations) and another Science subject.
English language requirements
GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade C or 4.
For further details on our English Language requirements please visit our website.http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/entry/#english-language
Contextual admissions
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This tool provides a broad indication on entry information. When considering applicants at Exeter there are additional specific individual considerations taken into account. This includes eligibility for contextual offers, extenuating circumstances, whether applicants fall within UK or international targets, or whether they’ve applied for a capped programme or group. Please also make sure to check for specific subject requirements on our website www.exeter.ac.uk/study/undergraduate
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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