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Computer Systems Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Brunel University London
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.
Modules
Course 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
https://www.brunel.ac.uk/study/courses/computer-systems-engineering-beng#content
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- GH57
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- GH57
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBB-ABB
to include one of the following subjects:
Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
T LevelM
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
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherNot accepted
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
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.
Scottish Advanced HigherBBB-ABB
to include one of the following subjects:
Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DM-DD
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.
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDM-DD
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30-31
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)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM-DDD
in Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computing, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3H3H3H3H3-H2H2H3H3H3
to include H2 in one of the following subjects:
Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDM-DDD
in Engineering or Information Technology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)M-D
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.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateM-D
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.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | 60% in Brunel English Language Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 51 | with a minimum of 51 in all subscores |
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.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050* | |
| EU & International | £21795* |
* 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
Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@brunel.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)1895 265 265
Applicant Enquiries
Email:enquiries@brunel.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)1895 265 599
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