Computer Systems Engineering BEng (Hons)
Middlesex University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Hendon Campus

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Start date

SEP-24

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Hendon Campus

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**Overview**Computer Systems Engineering gives you the specialist skills, knowledge and hands-on experience you need to achieve your career ambitions. In today’s technically advancing world, improvements in electronics, computing and communications has a significant impact on every aspect of our modern lives. With our programme, you will gain the skills necessary to design the computer systems that shape the way we live.**Why study computer systems engineering with us**From social media to ...Read more


Overview

Computer Systems Engineering gives you the specialist skills, knowledge and hands-on experience you need to achieve your career ambitions. In today’s technically advancing world, improvements in electronics, computing and communications has a significant impact on every aspect of our modern lives. With our programme, you will gain the skills necessary to design the computer systems that shape the way we live.


Why study computer systems engineering with us

From social media to business, smart phones to smart cars, computer systems engineering has a visible impact on every area of modern life. Our degree opens up career opportunities wherever digital, mobile or network systems are involved.Led by our team of industry experts in high-tech labs, you’ll learn the specialist skills you need to succeed in a variety of roles that range from wireless and digital design and network design to network planning, mobile internet applications and services development.The programme will help you develop the confident interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving and teamwork skills required by the industry.


Build your practical computer systems engineering skills

As part of our multidisciplinary computer course, you’ll get plenty of hands-on practice, including the chance to enhance your employability skills with exciting work experience opportunities as part of your second year of study.Middlesex University is a Cisco Local Academy and Arm, Opnet and Xilinx University partners, Huawei approved 5G training centre, LABVIEW Academy, with access to high-quality specialist digital and wireless laboratories equipped with industry standard software, hardware and tools.Our fully equipped, state-of-the-art labs gives you access to digital, high-end networks, cloud computing, processing and developmental resources. Our labs are equipped with Cisco units, Blade servers, industry standard telecom equipment and high-end simulation software.To support your career success, you will build a professional portfolio of work throughout your degree and will attend regular guest lectures and project feedback from industry professionals, with the option of spending a year on industry placement.Students are encouraged to enter prestigious engineering competitions to enhance their experience and career prospects.


Supporting you directly

While you’re learning, you’ll be matched with a Personal Tutor directly related to your course. You’ll also get support from our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants, who have experience in your subject area.Our graduates leave fully equipped with the technical and analytical skills they need to secure jobs in this growing field. They go on to careers with global companies in wireless and digital design, network implementation, network planning and more.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
40/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
86th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
110th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£26,000
Engineering (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Engineering (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Engineering (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Tayef Ahmed
01 Nov 23

The facilities are amazing. The teachers are very friendly and tech very well. University environment is good and they provide an excellent service to students. Here anyone can..Read more

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Bertrand
07 Mar 22

Try to get to know as many people as possible in the uni and have fun..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:45 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

DMM Grades / Points required

A Level = C/32 UCAS points or above in a numerate subject

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GCSE English and Maths at C/4 or above

BTEC = must be in a numerate or science subject

Popular A-level subjects

Engineering (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
46%
Biology
26%
Chemistry
26%
Information & Communication technology
21%
Physics
14%
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Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
35%
Information & Communication technology
25%
Computing
17%
Business Studies
17%
Chemistry
14%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£15,100 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£15,100 per year

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Students from International

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Tayef Ahmed
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Computer Systems Engineering BEng (Hons)
The facilities are amazing. The teachers are very friendly and tech very well. University environment is good and they provide an excellent service to students. Here anyone can...
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07 Mar 22
Try to get to know as many people as possible in the uni and have fun...
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Middlesex University
Middlesex University , Barnet

Middlesex University, prides itself on providing career-focused courses which connect students to the world, with global opportunities...

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Middlesex University
The Burroughs London Barnet NW4 4BT United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Hendon Central  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Hendon  0.5 miles away
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