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Do you want to study both computer science and electronic engineering, developing a broad skill-set across both disciplines?
This unique programme includes the digital design elements of the electronic engineering programmes, but also emphasises computer systems and software. We focus on the increasingly important areas of embedded systems, network computing, internet protocols and applications.
In the first and second year you’ll cover the foundations of each discipline, with modules in programming, circuit design, communications, software engineering, operating systems and signals. With a wide choice of modules in your final year, you’re free to direct your studies towards your aims and interests.
In the final year, you’ll design and carry out an individual project based on your own interests and linked to current research areas within the schools.
BEng (Hons)
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer, and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Find out more on the IET website.
You can complete your Computer Systems Engineering degree in three or four years. If you choose to do a year in industry or study abroad, this will take place in Year 3 and Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4.
Foundation
One Year-long double module allocated based on previous maths qualifications:
Semester 1
Semester 2
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Apply for this degree with any of the following options. Take care to use the correct UCAS code - it may not be possible to change your selection later.
Students who do not have the required high school qualifications for admission to this degree, and students who do not meet their UCAS Conditional offer may be considered for the 4 year degree (foundation year plus the 3 year degree).
International students with Year 12 or a completed international high school certificate qualify for the one year foundation programme commonly known as the ISEFP.
The foundation programme offers a range of transferable skills and an opportunity to improve on your knowledge content for relevant Maths and Science subjects.
You will enrol on an Electronic Engineering BEng with Foundation which will offer progression to a range of degrees in the School of Eletronic Engineering and Computer Science including BEng Computer Systems Engineering. At the end of the foundation programme, students will be required to meet the progression requirements for admission to BEng Computer Systems Engineering.
Want to pick up some solid work experience while applying and improving your skills? Apply for our Computer Systems Engineering BEng with Industrial Experience to spend your third year working for a public- or private-sector organisation in a role directly related to your studies.
Our students have worked with companies including:
Find out more about degrees with industrial experience.
Please note that placements are highly competitive and awarded based on your application, academic track record and performance at interview. If you are not successful in securing a placement, your third year will be spent at Queen Mary completing your studies.
Go global and study abroad as part of your degree – apply for our Computer Systems Engineering BEng with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).
Find out more about study abroad opportunities at Queen Mary and what the progression requirements are.
You can do either a year in industry or a year abroad - you cannot combine these options.
You’ll spend 15 to 20 hours per week in lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorials. You will also be expected to complete additional hours of independent study. You’ll meet with your personal adviser regularly to ensure that you are settling in and progressing well.
Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in May or June.
Individual and group projects are assessed through a written report, practical demonstration and oral examination.
The schools offer excellent on-campus resources to aid your studies, including our newly refurbished, state-of-the-art electronics lab and an informatics teaching laboratory with more than 300 PCs running Linux and Windows.
Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification.
For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.
Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.
You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.
See our general undergraduate entry requirements.
UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.
Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.
Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.
Find out what scholarships and bursaries are available to you.
We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.
Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:
This unique programme is aimed at students who wish to study core elements of both computer science and electronic engineering, gaining a broad skillset across both disciplines. You'll build an excellent foundation for careers over the spectrum of computer science and electronics.
From hardware design to software development and networking, your understanding of the practical requirements and constraints will help you to design and implement better solutions.
Finding your first job is made easier through our strong links with industry. We work with organisations offering graduate opportunities in banking, media, telecommunications and technology. We run an annual IT and Technology Fair, featuring up to 30 organisations seeking new talent.
The Queen Mary careers team can also offer:
Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.
Computer Systems Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Electronic Engineering with Foundation - BEng (Hons)
Computer Systems Engineering with Industrial Experience - BEng (Hons)
Computer Systems Engineering with Year Abroad - BEng (Hons)
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The School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science carries out world-class research – and applies it to real-world problems. Being taught by someone who is changing the world with their ideas makes for exciting lectures, and helps you to stay ahead of the curve in your field. 99 per cent of our research is classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).
We are proud of our excellent student-staff relations, and our diverse student body, made up of learners from more than 60 countries.
The School has a close-knit student community, who take part in competitions and extracurricular lab activities.
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