Queen Mary University of London
Computer Systems Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Computer Systems Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons) and other courses in Electrical And Electronic Engineering at Queen Mary University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Electrical And Electronic Engineering.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Electrical And Electronic Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £29500 £29000 £36000
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £35000 £23500 - £36500 £29500 - £47500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Electrical And Electronic Engineering

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £31771 £33148 £37621
25-75 percentile range £26991 - £36256 £24905 - £41342 £28645 - £47281

Course Description

Study a blend of computer science and electronic engineering, to open up a wide range of career and further study options.

Why study this course?

  • Build skills across hardware and software aspects of computing.
  • Engage in practical sessions in our Electronics Lab and Informatics Teaching Lab (ITL).
  • Complete two hands-on projects as part of your degree.

What you'll study

On this programme, you will study key computer science concepts such as programming and software engineering, as well as the design of microprocessors, circuits and distributed computer systems.

You'll have the opportunity to specialise in software or hardware in your third year, with a wide range of optional modules available (including security engineering, UX design and big data processing). Advice will be provided on the best optional modules to choose for your career goals.

You can also apply for this course:

· With Industrial Experience

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Computer Systems Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons) at Queen Mary University of London

40% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
35% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Media Professionals
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Protective service occupations

Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in May or June. Individual and group projects are assessed through a written report, practical demonstration and oral examination.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Computer Systems Engineering with a Year Abroad, BEng (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Computer Systems Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

August 1, 2026

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

UCAS application code:

HI6Y

University Rankings

#26
University Guru Meta Ranking
of Queen Mary University of London

among 379 universities in England UK
based on 35 different rankings

Positions of Queen Mary University of London in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Queen Mary University of London in related subject specific rankings.

Engineering

    • #11 
    • #235 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

See all 35 university rankings of Queen Mary University of London

About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) was founded in 1989 in the Mile End district of London. This Russell Group University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including their Advanced Molecular Imaging Services, and the Genome Centre for DNA research at Barts and the London School of Medicine, among numerous others for a wide variety of subject matters. QMUL is without a doubt an excellent option for any student wishing to pursue a career path in scientific research, and is recognised worldwide as such.

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Student composition of Queen Mary University of London

undergraduates:
17055
postgraduates:
8035
Total:
25090
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FAQ about Computer Systems Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons) Queen Mary University of London

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £29500 15 months after graduation, £29000 3 years after graduation and £36000 after graduation.

  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (40%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (35%), Media Professionals (10%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (10%)

  • Computer Systems Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Queen Mary University of London.

  • It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 139 which is among the Percentile among all Computer Systems Engineering students in the UK.