BEng Computer Engineering at University of Southampton

Gain an in-depth understanding of how to design and build computer systems in this 3-year computer engineering degree. You'll learn how to apply knowledge and mathematical principles in the design and implementation of modern diverse and distributed computer systems. design and implement a fully working CPU from the ground up, then use it to run programs compiled using a normal compiler

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Computer science and software engineering  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 of this computer systems engineering degree contain core modules. You learn the skills all software and digital hardware engineers need. Year 3 offers 2 compulsory modules and a wide range of optional modules, so you can specialise in a field that most interests you.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, manufacturing, education, finance and insurance, public administration and defence, scientific and technical. Careers directly related to the course include systems engineer, communications design engineer, research engineer, electronic engineer, software engineer, hardware engineer, network engineer, systems architect.

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