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Computer Systems Engineering (Including Year Abroad) - BEng (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    02-OCT-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Computer systems can be found everywhere: inside a mobile phone, at a hospital bedside, and inside your TV, washing machine and games consoles. Computer systems engineers explore how this works – what is needed to convert machines and machinery into useful computing. We're for people who want to figure out what goes on inside the box. Our course gives you a thorough introduction to computer science before focussing on systems engineering. You study areas including: writing programs, programming embedded microprocessors and designing embedded microprocessor systems in C, the design and function of modern operating systems. Your education extends beyond the university campus. We support you in expanding your education through offering the opportunity to spend a year or a term studying abroad at one of our partner universities. The four-year version of our degree allows you to spend the third year abroad or employed on a placement abroad, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 22,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

The careers team offer dedicated international careers advice and support throughout studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from all of the university's campuses.
Gain access to the curriculum from nine European universities through the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) virtual campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    46th out of 117 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    125 56%

    63rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    48th

    20
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    85th

    22

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