Computer Systems Engineering

Computer systems are fundamental to nearly all current engineering devices and products. Computers and their algorithms are the brains of autonomous systems, giving machines intelligence, such as in driverless cars, flight control systems and robots.

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Our undergraduate degrees in computer systems engineering teach you the full set of skills that will allow you to thrive in whatever sector you decide to work in.

The course

Undergraduate

Computer Systems Engineering BEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code H130
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Learn about the fields that are essential to computer systems, including mathematics, control systems, embedded systems and programming. Then go on to applied work that brings the concepts together in a practical way, and continue to study advanced modules in specialist areas such as system design and security and intelligent systems.
Undergraduate

Computer Systems Engineering MEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code G500
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Learn about the fields that are essential to computer systems, including mathematics, control systems, embedded systems and programming. Then go on to applied work that brings the concepts together in a practical way, and continue to study advanced modules in specialist areas.

Year in industry

Undergraduate

Computer Systems Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code 2A47
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

You will study in Sheffield for the first two years of your course learning about the fields that are essential to computer systems, including mathematics, control systems, embedded systems and programming. In your third year you will have the opportunity to put into practice what you’ve learnt by working for a year in an engineering placement before returning to Sheffield for your final year studying modules in specialist areas such as system design and security and intelligent systems.
Undergraduate

Computer Systems Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year MEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code 8M74
5 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

You will study in Sheffield for the first three years of your course learning about the fields that are essential to computer systems, including mathematics, control systems, embedded systems and programming. In your fourth year you will have the opportunity to put into practice what you’ve learnt by working for a year in an engineering placement before returning to Sheffield for your final year studying modules in specialist areas such as system design and security, intelligent systems.

Foundation year

Undergraduate

Robotics with a Foundation Year BEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code H653
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Learn about the fundamental concepts in mechatronic and robotic areas, including mathematics, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems.
Undergraduate

Robotics with a Foundation Year MEng

2025-26
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code H659
5 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Learn about the fundamental concepts in mechatronic and robotic areas, including mathematics, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems.

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