BEng (Hons) Computer Science & Engineering at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A three-year BEng (with an integrated four-year MEng route) that combines software development with hardware systems and engineering design. It covers embedded systems, microprocessor architecture and object-oriented design, and is designed to support future accreditation by relevant professional bodies.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Technologies | Duration: 3 years full time (BEng); 4 years with a foundation year or industrial work experience; MEng route is 4-5 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Analog and Digital Electronics 1, Engineering Mathematics, Principles of Programming, Architectures and Operating Systems. Year 2: Analog and Digital Electronics 2, Networks & Security, Physical Computing, Concepts in AI. Year 3: a 40-credit Professional Engineering Practical Project, Computational Intelligence, Internet of Things, Digital System Design and Cyber Security & Cryptography.

Career pathways

Software engineer, embedded systems or firmware engineer, systems engineer, cyber security analyst, AI engineer, IoT engineer, cloud or edge computing engineer, and digital hardware or computer engineer; foundation for postgraduate study and professional accreditation pathways.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer for entry to Year 1: 112-120 UCAS tariff points (BEng). GCSE: five GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above including English Language (or Welsh First Language) and Mathematics (or Mathematics - Numeracy). English language (international applicants): Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent. A levels: minimum three A levels including grades BCC, with grade C in Mathematics or Physics; Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM (BEng), to include 6 Merits within Mathematics or Physics modules. T Level: Merit, to include Mathematics or Physics. Access to Higher Education Diploma: to include Mathematics or Physics. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 2 x H5 in Mathematics or Physics. Irish Leaving Certificate: 3 x H2 grades including Mathematics or Physics (higher level subjects only, minimum grade H4). Scottish Advanced Highers: grades CD to include grade C in Mathematics or Physics. Scottish Highers are also considered, alone or combined with Advanced Highers. A foundation year route is available for applicants who do not meet these requirements. Contextual offers are available. Mature applicants with relevant experience or prior learning are considered individually.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time home undergraduate tuition fee; may increase by any level permitted by the Welsh Government. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time international undergraduate tuition fee. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time (BEng); 4 years with a foundation year or industrial work experience; MEng route i

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