Software Engineering with Electronics BEng Honours

Program Overview

Software Engineering with Electronics BEng Honours

Overview

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.

Course Summary

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.

Top Reasons to Study with Us

• Choose your own path – Our flexible course allows you to focus your study to your interests, while still getting a broad education in both computing systems engineering and computer science.
• Get real-life work experience – Enhance your employability and put your skills into practice by completing a year in industry and participating in the many project-based learning modules during the course.
• Excellent career prospects – Career prospects for students with coding and hardware engineering skills are excellent, potential graduate roles include robotics engineer, development engineer, systems engineer, software engineer or Internet of Things development engineer.
• Path to becoming a professional engineer – Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress your journey towards becoming a proactive member of the professional engineering community.

Course Structure

In addition to the main specialism, you’ll study from a pool of optional modules, which will be in the broader subject area of computer science including server-side programming, android application development, machine learning, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) development.

Year 1

• Applied Mathematics
• Computer Organisation and Digital Systems
• Microcontroller Project
• Principles and Fundamentals of Electronics
• Programming Methodology I
• Trends in Computer Science

Year 2

• Algorithms: Theory, Design and Implementation
• Embedded Systems Project (WBL)
• Machine Learning and Data Mining
• Mobile Application Development
• Object Oriented Programming (C++)
• Operating Systems
• Operating Systems
• Robotic Principles
• Sensors and Signals
• Server-Side Web Development

Placement Year

Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Engineering with Honours - Software Engineering with Electronics with Industrial Experience.

Year 3

• Applied AI
• Applied Robotics
• Cyber Security
• FPGA based System Design
• Individual Project
• Internet of Things
• Operating Systems and Drivers
• Real-Time Embedded Systems

Programme Recognition

The Software Engineering with Electronics BEng Honours is intended to fulfil the educational requirements of the British Computer Society (BCS) for the CITP (Chartered IT Professional) and partial CEng (Chartered Engineer).

Entry Requirements

UK

• A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme.
• BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM
• BTEC Diploma – DD
• Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

• GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level
• GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4

International

• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme.
• Other international qualifications – We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications.
• International Foundation courses – We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide the International Foundation Certificate at their College based in Liverpool Street.

Fees and Funding

UK

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• Funding – As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.
• Scholarships – The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students.

International

• International tuition fee: £17,600 (Price per academic year)
• EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme – If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 or September 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a tuition fee reduction which will align your fee more closely to the one for UK students.
• International student funding – Find out about funding for international students.

Teaching and Assessment

How You'll Be Taught

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.

How You'll Be Assessed

Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.

Supporting You

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

With state-of-the-art science and psychology labs and refurbished computer suites, our Cavendish Campus offers our science and technology students a range of learning spaces that are both dynamic and inspiring.

Located in central London, our Cavendish Campus is just a five-minute walk from Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road.