Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - Computer Systems Engineering with a year in Industry

On this BEng in Computer Systems Engineering with a Year in Industry, students will master computer science and discover how to apply it to hardware – such as embedded devices, networks and electronics. Students will spend their third year in the workplace, practicing their skills and gaining experience, contacts and industry knowledge. 

Students will start by mastering computer programming using different languages and platforms, which will provide a strong foundation in software. Then, they will move on to hardware, exploring computer architectures and networks, not just in PCs but in various devices. Students will also study electronics practically, enhancing their skills in circuit design and construction, as well as subjects like cyber security, audio and visual processing.  

This Computer Systems Engineering degree is highly practical, allowing students to combine their interest in computing science with hardware-based subjects such as electronics, embedded devices and networking. Crucially, it will give students the flexibility to deepen their knowledge in specialised areas or explore a broader range of subjects. They can follow the exciting developments of the field in the press and on blogs and be excited about contributing their own ideas and creativity to this always-evolving sector. 

In this highly flexible course, students will be working with the software development tools and practices used in the industry right now. They will also learn about the latest research taking place at UEA. 

In addition to academic study, students will spend a year in industry. They will gain valuable work experience and have the chance to build your professional skills and confidence. Relevant work experience is a great asset in today’s competitive job market. A year in industry will give students practical knowledge and greatly improve their chances of progressing within that sector as their gain valuable contacts and insight.