Computer Engineering, BEng Hons

Program Overview

Graduates gain professional-level expertise in computing, engineering, and related fields, with opportunities for postgraduate study.

Program Outline

You'll learn about theoretical programming and gain practical experience in developing applications for computing platforms and hardware. Popular careers for graduates from this course include professional roles in computing, engineering and related specialist fields. You could also pursue postgraduate study.

Outline:

Full-time:

• Year 1:
• Fundamentals of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (30 credits)
• Design and Materials (30 credits)
• Engineering Principles (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Skills 1 (15 credits)
• Engineering Mathematics 1 (30 credits)
• Year 2:
• Computer Architectures and Operating Systems (15 credits)
• Digital and Embedded Electronic Systems (15 credits)
• Programming for Engineers (15 credits)
• Sensors and Networks (15 credits)
• Software Engineering (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Skills 2 (15 credits)
• Advanced Mathematics for Engineers (15 credits)
• Year 3:
• Individual Project (30 credits)
• Advanced Computer Engineering (30 credits)
• Hardware Systems and Control (15 credits)
• Network Routing Management (15 credits)
• Web Systems Engineering (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Practice (15 credits)

Part-time:

• Year 1:
• Design and Materials (30 credits)
• Engineering Mathematics 1 (30 credits)
• Year 2:
• Fundamentals of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (30 credits)
• Engineering Principles (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Skills 1 (15 credits)
• Year 3:
• Programming for Engineers (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Skills 2 (15 credits)
• Advanced Mathematics for Engineers (15 credits)
• Year 4:
• Computer Architectures and Operating Systems (15 credits)
• Digital and Embedded Electronic Systems (15 credits)
• Sensors and Networks (15 credits)
• Software Engineering (15 credits)
• Year 5:
• Advanced Computer Engineering (30 credits)
• Network Routing Management (15 credits)
• Web Systems Engineering (15 credits)
• Year 6:
• Individual Project (30 credits)
• Hardware Systems and Control (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Practice (15 credits)

Sandwich:

• Year 1:
• Fundamentals of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (30 credits)
• Design and Materials (30 credits)
• Engineering Principles (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Skills 1 (15 credits)
• Engineering Mathematics 1 (30 credits)
• Year 2:
• Computer Architectures and Operating Systems (15 credits)
• Digital and Embedded Electronic Systems (15 credits)
• Programming for Engineers (15 credits)
• Sensors and Networks (15 credits)
• Software Engineering (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Skills 2 (15 credits)
• Advanced Mathematics for Engineers (15 credits)
• Year 3:
• Work Placement Module (For students taking Sandwich Year option)
• Year 4:
• Individual Project (30 credits)
• Advanced Computer Engineering (30 credits)
• Hardware Systems and Control (15 credits)
• Network Routing Management (15 credits)
• Web Systems Engineering (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Practice (15 credits)
The team includes senior academics, professional practitioners with industry experience, lab technicians, and external experts who provide guest lectures on some modules.
• Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
• Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.
You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.
• Common first year modules across Engineering courses results in large lecture groups of 100+ students.
However, in order to enhance your learning experience, practical class sizes typically vary from 5 to 30 students depending on the module. Similarly, tutorials operate in the same way as practical sessions with class sizes varying according to the nature of the module being studied.
• At university, you must develop the ability to work more independently than you have done before.
In the early stages of the degree, you will receive a higher level of support from module leaders and personal tutors. In years 2 and 3, you will need to demonstrate an increasing ability to build upon material delivered in lectures and laboratories through independent reading. Greenwich graduates should be able to think and work independently, analytically and creatively to solve problems.
• If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job.
For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.
• Whilst the university tries to ensure that part-time attendance is one day of the week only, this cannot be guaranteed for every course and subsequent years.

Careers:

• You will gain the knowledge and skills required for professional roles within computing, engineering and related specialist fields.
For example, you could work as a professional engineer in a variety of organisations or start your own business. You could also pursue postgraduate study.
• Students go to a range of companies and organisations of varying sizes for their placements, including large multi-national firms, government agencies, the NHS and small to medium sized companies engaged in research, analytical services and manufacturing.
• Previous students have worked in: Eon, Dyson, ADEY, PS Analytical and E-liquids, GSK, NHS hospitals.
IAESTE (British Council) placements to Brazil, Dubai and Poland.
• Students can undertake a summer placement for between 6 weeks to a maximum of 3 months, which is acknowledged by the award of a Certificate of Industrial Experience.
Students are also encouraged to apply for sandwich placements lasting between 9-12 months which sit between the second and third year of the degree.
• The Faculty expectation is that students are as far as possible treated like other employees of the company or organisation.
It is expected that students on sandwich placements will be paid throughout their time with the company. In some cases, students on summer placements have had expenses only covered by the company. Students on sandwich placements are required to pay a reduced fee to the University for their placement year.
• We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes.
This includes an Employer Partnerships Manager, who works with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities.
• Engineering students are also provided safety boots and protective headwear in addition to lab coats and non-prescription safety glasses.
£90+) if they choose to purchase them.
• The cost of field trips is activity dependant.
Some are free, while others may require a contribution.
• The standard professional memberships attached to accredited courses are covered by your tuition fees.
You are welcome to take up additional professional memberships at your own cost.
• Course texts and other study resources are available from the Drill Hall Library.
You may wish to purchase your own copies. You also receive an allowance for printing costs, which you can top up if required.
• Interns can gain valuable employment experience within the faculty – subject to resources.
Personal tutors will be able to advise students on where to access course internships.
• We have a Learning Skills Coordinator and a writing Fellow, both of whom support students in improving their writing skills.
Additional Maths support is also available through the Drill Hall library. All students are allocated a personal tutor throughout the duration of their studies The University wide STAART (AccessAbility Retention and Transition) course encourages and supports students with a disability, providing support for disabled students.

Home (UK) and EU Students

Full-time: £9,250 Part-time: £2,312 per 30 credits

International Students

Full-time: £17,000 Part-time: £4,250 per 30 credits

Accommodation costs

Accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.

Engineering students safety equipment

Engineering students are also provided safety boots and protective headwear in addition to lab coats and non-prescription safety glasses. £90+) if they choose to purchase them.

Field trips

The cost of field trips is activity dependant. Some are free, while others may require a contribution.

Professional memberships

The standard professional memberships attached to accredited courses are covered by your tuition fees. You are welcome to take up additional professional memberships at your own cost.

Resources

Course texts and other study resources are available from the Drill Hall Library. You may wish to purchase your own copies. You also receive an allowance for printing costs, which you can top up if required.