UCAS Course Code: H610 
UCAS Course Code Title: BEng/CSE

Duration: 3 Years

Admissions Tutor: Mike Vanstone
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It is also possible to join this programme via the Foundation Year (see below).

Programme Design

There has long been a demand in industry for the computer expert who can understand the hardware, software and communications aspect of computer and electronic systems. While many courses cover one or other of these important topics, the BEng Computer Systems and Electronics programme will educate you in all of these areas.

Emphasis is put on hands-on exercises to reinforce the theoretical concepts in the lectures. Heavy use is put on industrial standard software packages such as Matlab, Mentor Graphics and Microsoftís Visual Development Studio.

The School is equipped with state-of-the-art digital signal processing and digital synthesis development systems made possible by large equipment donations from Xilinx and Texas Instruments, which give you the chance to gain first-hand experience of the best technology currently in use in industry.

You will gain a wide exposure to modern technologies including: Field Programmable Gate Arrays, Digital Signal Processors, Advanced Digital Communication Systems, C, C++, Java, Computer Networks, Analogue and Digital Electronics.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Maths
Study and Workshop Skills
Electronics
Computer Engineering and Microprocessors
Computer Programming

Year 2

Group Project
Engineering Management
Circuit Design and Analysis

Object Oriented Programming
Network Operating Systems and Security
Digital Signal Processing and Communications

Year 3

Major Project
Electronic Systems Design
Embedded Microcontrollers
Digital Systems Synthesis
Computer Networks

Entry Requirements

200 UCAS tariff points to include two C grades at A-Level/AVCE; or
BTEC National Diploma grades Pass, Pass, Pass; or
BTEC National Certificate grades Merit, Pass; or
NVQ Level 3 - Pass

Please note that subjects at Advanced Level should/may include Maths, ICT, Physics or similar.
GCSE Maths grade C or above is preferred.

Other qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the Academic Board will also be considered.

To be read in conjunction with this page

Advanced Entry

Appropriate HND or HNC qualifications will enable direct entry to Year 2 of the course.

Other Skills Considered

Our offers are not solely based on academic results.
We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.

Foundation Year (Incorporated as a four year degree scheme)
BEng(Hons)Computer Systems and Electronics

UCAS Course Code: H608
UCAS Course Code Title: BEng/CSEf

Successful completion of the above Foundation Year guarantees continuation onto the degree scheme. This programme is aimed at students who do not have suitable formal qualifications for entry onto the BEng degree.

For further details please enquire via the details above.