BEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

Study mathematics, control, embedded systems and programming, then advance to system design, security and intelligent systems. Learn to design optimised hardware/software for computing, sensing, IoT, AI, telecoms and autonomous systems, with applied projects building career-ready skills.

Department: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Sample modules by year. First year: Group Project and Engineering Skills, Engineering Modelling and Mathematics, System Analysis and Machine Learning, Electric and Magnetic Circuits. Second year: Control and Communication Systems, Applied Engineering Mathematics, Software and Hardware Design for AI Systems, Embedded Systems Engineering. Third year: Electronic and Photonic Devices, Digital Signal Processing, Integrated Electronic and Semiconductor Systems, Computer and AI System Architecture. Third year: Individual Project, Machine Learning and Optimisation, Computer and AI System Architecture, Control Systems Design.

Career pathways

Our courses prepare you for a career where you'll apply your creative problem-solving skills and your understanding of engineering principles to the real world, while working in multidisciplinary teams. These transferable skills can be applied in many sectors across the breadth of engineering and beyond. During your degree you'll have plenty of opportunities to enhance your employability. You can choose to go on a placement in industry, either during the summer or as a year in industry. Or you could consider studying abroad, either for a full year, or as part of a summer school.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer for 2027 entry. A Levels: AAB (including Maths and a science). A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB, including Maths and a science + B in the EPQ; ABB, including Maths and a science + B in AS or A Level Further Maths. International Baccalaureate: 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in HL Maths and a science; 33, with 5 in HL Maths and a science, and B in the Extended Essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Engineering, Applied Science or Physical Science + B in A Level Maths. BTEC Diploma: D*D in Engineering or Applied Science + B in A Level Maths. T Level: Distinction in the relevant T Level, including grade A in the core component + B in A Level Maths. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: AABBB + AB in Maths and a science. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AA in Maths and a science. Access to HE Diploma: The award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (to include Maths and Science/Engineering), and 9 at Merit + B in A Level Maths. Other requirements: Science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Further Maths, Physics, or Technology; Relevant T Level subjects include: Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control; Digital Production, Design & Development; or Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing. English language: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C, or IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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