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Computer Systems Engineering

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,C

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

Access to HE Diploma

M:45

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and Maths at C/4 or above

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

DMM

BTEC = must be in a numerate or science subject

UCAS Tariff

112

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Computer systems engineering

**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.

Modules

Year 1
Computing and Electronic Engineering Skills and Projects 1 (30 credits) - Compulsory
Fundamentals of Electronics and Communication Engineering (30 credits) - Compulsory
Programming Paradigms for Physical Computing and Internet of Things (30 credits) - Compulsory
Practical Applications of Mathematics for Engineering (30 credits) - Compulsory

Year 2
Computer Systems Engineering Projects 2 (30 credits) - Compulsory
Engineering Software Development (30 credits) - Compulsory
Digital System Design (30 credits) - Compulsory
Signal Processing and Communications (30 credits) - Compulsory
Sandwich Year
Industrial Placement (120 credits) - Compulsory for TKSW only

Year 3
System-on-Chip Design and Implementation (30 credits) - Compulsory
Internetworking Systems and Development (30 credits) - Compulsory
Major Project (60 credits) - Compulsory

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£15,100
per year
International
£15,100
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Hendon Campus

Department:

Computer and Communications Engineering

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What students say


How do students rate their degree experience?

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Electrical and electronic engineering

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

56%
UK students
44%
International students
76%
Male students
24%
Female students
70%
2:1 or above
46%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
E
B

After graduation


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Electrical and electronic engineering

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

91%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

13%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
12%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
11%
Teaching and educational professionals

This is one of the more popular areas to study engineering and there is not quite such a serious shortage of electrical engineers as there is of other engineering subjects - but there's still plenty of demand. The most common jobs are in telecommunications, electrical and electronic engineering, but there is some crossover with the computing industry, so many graduates start work in IT and computing jobs. At the moment, there's a particular demand for electrical engineers in the electronics, and the car and aerospace industries, and also in defence, and salaries can vary across the country depending on the industry you start in. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Electrical and electronic engineering

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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£28k

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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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