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Bachelor of Engineering - BEng

Software Engineering with Electronics

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Software Engineering with Electronics course at University of Westminster, London.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

C,C,C

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
EU£17,000 per year
International£17,000 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: W243

Here's what University of Westminster, London says about its Software Engineering with Electronics course.

Our new Software Engineering with Electronics BEng is designed for students who wish to enter the world of computer systems engineering, where a mix of hardware and software skills is highly advantageous in today’s job market.

The course will teach the physical realities and use of real-world electronic components, interfaces and systems in addition to developing the core skills required to write efficient secure code for machines and devices.

Jobs traditionally associated with software engineering or electronic engineering have changed significantly due to a number of reasons, including the increasing universal use of smart digital technologies. Today, engineers that can develop novel solutions using both software and hardware technologies are increasingly in demand across all industries. Successful completion of our course will allow you to do just this!

Our Software Engineering with Electronics BEng is focused on the implementation and programming of the underlying hardware and system layer that all computer systems run on, whether they are an Internet of Things (IoT) smart sensing device, an autonomous robot, a gaming system, a smart home hub or a medical imaging machine.

Through the course, you’ll develop and put into practice essential practical and theoretical hardware engineering know-how in addition to supporting software skills. With these skills and knowledge, you’ll be able to develop intelligent products that will sense and monitor properties of the real-world, develop sustainable engineering solutions or control hardware in a safe, sustainable, timely and power efficient manner.

Our practical Software Engineering and Electronics BEng will provide you with hands-on activities, including laboratory skill development sessions and work-based industry-inspired design projects.

Source: University of Westminster, London

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Software Engineering with Electronics at University of Westminster, London.

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3 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering - BEng

Department

School of Computer Science and Engineering

Location

Main Site | London

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich including industrial placement

Subjects

• Computer systems engineering

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of Westminster, London reviews

(4.4)
Based on 111 reviews from University of Westminster, London's students and alumni
5 star
65%
4 star
19%
3 star
11%
2 star
2%
1 star
4%
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I think the Student Union made great work for representing the undergraduate students interestes, but there was not enough representation for postgradu2019s students.

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The central London campuses seem more appealing for activities and lare study sessions.

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Although they had some financial programs to support rising costs of living, the application information eas not easy to access

(3)

1 year ago

Graduate

All departments were very supportive even before I enrolled and traveled to the UK.

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5 out 5. Great facilities and campuses locations

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Graduate

Timetable, course structure and contents where great, although many of the teachers seem to know a lot and have a lot of expertise on their subject, but have not teaching qualities to make content interactive and appealing

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Westminster, London students who took the Software Engineering with Electronics course - or another course in the same subject area.

Electrical and electronic engineering

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

83%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

91%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

87%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

96%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

77%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

87%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

91%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

83%

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

70%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

70%

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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

87%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

83%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

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How well organised is your course?

91%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

96%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

81%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

65%

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

86%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

70%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

80%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

100%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

85%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Westminster, London. These students are taking Software Engineering with Electronics or another course from the same subject area.

Computer systems engineering
Mode of study
Full-time88%Part-time12%
Gender ratio
Female21%Male79%
Where students come from
International15%UK85%
Number of students105
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
ChemistryC
MathematicsC
Computer ScienceC
PhysicsC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Software Engineering with Electronics at University of Westminster, London.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Westminster, London graduates who took Software Engineering with Electronics - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£26.3k

First year after graduation

£36.3k

Third year after graduation

£39.8k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Software Engineering with Electronics.

Source: LEO

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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