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Engineering Systems

MEng (Hon) · 4 Years · Full-time · 28/09/2026 · 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.

Modules

​​You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website:
https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/undergraduate/engineering-systems-meng

Assessment method

Assessment is by coursework and examinations. Group learning and communication skills are addressed through design studies and presentations. Practical and technical skills are assessed through laboratory work, data analysis and project reports.

Grades obtained in each year count towards the final degree classification, with increasing weight given to the later years.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Clerkenwell Campus

Study options

  • MEng (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

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:
HH33
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell Campus
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Foundation, 1, 2

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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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:
HH33
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell Campus
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation
  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

If you wish to apply for second-year entry, please be aware that you must:
• Currently be studying on a course in an equivalent subject area.
• Have achieved grades equal to the entry requirements for first-year entry (A Levels, international qualifications, foundation years, access courses, etc).
• Have covered sufficiently similar content to that of our first-year students.
• Be gaining or have gained at least a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in every module in your current first year. You must provide official documentation of this as evidence (e.g., university transcript).

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 120 points

to include GCE A level grade B or above in Mathematics

A level - BBB

to include GCE A level grade B or above in Mathematics

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM

in Engineering (First teaching Sept 2016) with minimum grade D in either unit 7 - Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems or 8 - Further Engineering Mathematics.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits

We welcome applications from students studying the Access to HE Diploma. Below provides our grade and pathway requirements, though all applications are considered holistically including work experience. Pass in a QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma. Full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at Level 3 including 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. Accepted pathways: Engineering, Engineering Science with Mathematics

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points

with Higher Level Mathematics at grade 5 OR Standard Level Mathematics at grade 7 AND Higher Level Physics/Biology/Chemistry at grade 5 and minimum grade 5 Standard Level English.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

A minimum of grade 4 (C) in both English Language and Mathematics

T Level - Not accepted

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.

City, University of London uses contextual admissions to take into account varying individual circumstances and institutional barriers faced by applicants during the application process.

Learn more on the City St George's, University of London website

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.

Data from:
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 .
CCC Most common
  1. ABB
  2. Highest grades
  3. CCD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

84% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
International£23560Year 1

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

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