Computer Systems Engineering (Including Year Abroad)

University of Essex
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 4 Years Computer scienceElectrical and electronic engineering

A-Level Entry

BBB

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

Computer systems can be found everywhere: inside a mobile phone, at a hospital bedside, and inside your TV, washing machine and games consoles. Computer systems engineers explore how this works – what is needed to convert machines and machinery into useful computing. We’re for people who want to figure out what goes on inside the box.

Our course gives you a thorough introduction to computer science before focussing on systems engineering. You study areas including:

  • Writing programs, programming embedded microprocessors and designing embedded microprocessor systems in C

  • The design and function of modern operating systems

  • The functionality hardware needs to provide for an operating system

    We emphasise the importance of practical learning, and you also have the opportunity to undertake a major project or product development specified either by a member of academic staff or a partner company.

    In addition to these topics, you also have the flexibility to explore other areas our department specialises in, such as computer security, Big Data, and robotics.

    Programming at Essex

    Teaching someone to programme is about opening a door. In your first year at Essex you will study a module that introduces you to programming using C. We assess your ability to think in a programmatic way in the very first week of term and if you require additional support, we offer classes which will boost your skills and confidence with programming.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2139 Information technology professionals
    2126 Aerospace engineers
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Colchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science, Electrical and electronic engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000