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Computer Systems Engineering BEng
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 25,670
Country Rank#12
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

This three-year BEng course will develop your engineering skills in computer software and hardware. The key difference between this and a computer science degree is the focus on engineering systems: electromechanical design, robotics and computer programming for embedded systems.

Modules are informed by our world-leading research and designed with input from our industry partners, so you'll have the best start for your career. You'll use industry-standard equipment and learn about state-of-the-art applications in infrastructure, medicine and aviation.

Our courses share a common first year. You'll study subjects that are fundamental to computer systems such as mathematics, computing, control, electronics, software and embedded systems.

In the first year, you'll learn how to control robotic systems and you will work as part of a team to design, analyse and test robots, autonomous vehicles and other complex electro-mechanical systems.

In your second year, core modules cover subjects such as programming (including C++, Python and Java), mathematics and data modelling, signals, systems and communications.

You'll apply your skills to a practical project, where you'll design a system using 3D CAD tools. You'll then build the system in our iForge makerspace. This innovative facility gives you access to 3D printers, laser cutters and more.

In your final year, specialist modules cover topics ranging from intelligent systems and digital signal processing to system design and security. You can tailor your degree to suit your interests with optional modules.

The highlight of your final year is an individual project. You'll work closely with one of our world leading academics to deepen your technical knowledge and develop your expertise in a range of engineering techniques and skills such as project management and communication that maximise your employability.

Course Content
Modules

Year 1:

Core modules:
- Introduction to Electric and Electronic Circuits
- Introduction to Systems Engineering & Software
- Modelling, Analysis and Control
- Physical Systems
- Systems Engineering Mathematics I
- Digital and Embedded Systems
- Group Control Project and Professional Skills
- Global Engineering Challenge Week
Year 2:

Core modules:
- Computer Problem Solving and Object Oriented Design
- Control Systems Design and Analysis
- Mechatronics
- Signals, Systems, and Communications
- Systems Engineering Mathematics II
- Systems Engineering and Object Oriented Programming
- Engineering - You're Hired
Year 3:

Core modules:
- Individual Project
- Systems Design and Security
- Digital Signal Processing
- Finance and Law for Engineers
- Intelligent Systems
- State-Space Control Design
Entry Requirement
The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
- ABB
including Maths and a science

A Levels + additional qualifications ABB, including Maths and a science + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB, including Maths and a science + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths

International Baccalaureate 33, with 5 in Higher Level Maths and a science

BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in A Level Maths

BTEC Diploma DD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in A Level Maths

Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers AABBB + AB in Maths and a science

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AB in Maths and a science

Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction (to include Maths and Science/Engineering), and 15 at Merit

Other requirements
- Physics is preferred as the science subject, but we also accept a range of science related subjects, including Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology (or Human Biology), Electronics, Engineering, Technology and Further Maths
English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
Fees & Scholarships
Home students
£9,250

Overseas students
£25,670

Additional costs

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.
Career Prospect
Our courses prepare you for a career where you'll apply your creative problem-solving skills and your understanding of engineering principles to the real world, while working in multidisciplinary teams. These transferable skills can be applied in many sectors across the breadth of engineering and beyond.

During your degree you'll have plenty of opportunities to enhance your employability. You can choose to go on a placement in industry, either during the summer or as a year in industry. Or you could consider studying abroad, either for a full year, or as part of a summer school.

We also have extracurricular projects where you can work with other engineering and science students to design and build rockets, submersible robots, autonomous payloads for satellites, rovers and more. You could also take part in a scheme for undergraduates where you work on research projects with academics over the summer period.

Graduates from all of our courses are highly employable and work all over the world for companies such as Arup, Rolls-Royce, Boeing, Jaguar Land Rover, Thales and IBM. They go on to become professional engineers in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, power generation and sustainable energy.

Cost Of Studying At University of Sheffield

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Computer Systems Engineering BEng at University of Sheffield