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BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with Electronics

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with Electronics is a undergraduate Computer Science & IT course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Computer Science & IT · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our new Software Engineering with Electronics BEng is designed for students who wish to enter the world of computer systems engineering, where a mix of hardware and software skills is highly advantageous in today’s job market. The course will teach the physical realities and use of real-world electronic components, interfaces and systems in addition to developing the core skills required to write efficient secure code for machines and devices. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - High levels of Teaching Satisfaction – Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Westminster achieved a 90.2 teaching satisfaction score by students in The Guardian University Guide 2026 - Choose your own path – Our flexible course allows you to focus your study to your interests, while still getting a broad education in both computing systems engineering and computer science. For Example, you can choose to specialise in robotics, deepen your understanding in digital electronics or broaden your software engineering know-how - Graduate with industry or international experience – improve your professional skills and global outlook through optional work placements, study abroad opportunities with our international partners or engaging in project-based learning modules throughout the course - Strong career prospects in engineering and tech – Graduates with coding and hardware skills are in high demand for roles such as robotics, systems, software, development, and IoT engineering, with a clear pathway to professional engineering status - State-of-the-art technologies and resources – you’ll have access to a dedicated hardware laboratory, industry relevant software tool chains, dedicated embedded systems development tools, and over 30 computing laboratories with an extensive range of software providing access to Linux/UNIX, Windows and Mac OS - Gain knowledge and feedback from industry professionals who contribute as guest speakers, throughout the course. You'll also benefit from integrated mentoring sessions and industry linked projects that take place within the Work Based Leaning project and IXN modules. In addition, you'll develop an independent project, allowing you to explore a specialist area that aligns with your interests and career ambitions. Read more about Matthew’s final year project, presenting to industry and experience on the course. Campus: Cavendish, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): We aim to develop highly adaptable graduates who have both the knowledge and the technical capabilities to solve real-world problems. On graduation, as well as having a solid foundation in computer systems engineering, you'll also have one or more specialisms that will open up career pathways during your early years as a computing professional. Graduates from this course will be able to operate within the field of embedded systems engineering. Graduate employers named on the course page: BBC, BT, Cisco, Ericsson, Google Enterprise, HP, JVC Europe, Mitsubishi, Motorola, Nokia, Nortel, Orange. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Applied Mathematics (Year 1, Core)
• Digital Systems Design (Year 1, Core)
• Microcontroller Project (Year 1, Core)
• Principles and Fundamentals of Electronics (Year 1, Core)
• Programming Methodology (Year 1, Core)
• Foundations of Professional Computing (Year 1, Core)
• Data Structures and Algorithms (Year 2, Core)
• Embedded Systems Project (WBL) (Year 2, Core)
• Object Oriented Programming (C++) (Year 2, Core)
• Operating Systems (Year 2, Core)
• Sensors and Signals (Year 2, Core)
• Applied Deep Learning (Year 2, Option)
• Practical Machine Learning (Year 2, Option)
• Mobile Application Development (Year 2, Option)
• Robotic Principles (Year 2, Option)
• Back-end Web Development (Year 2, Option)
• Cyber Security (Year 3, Core)
• Operating Systems and Systems Programming (Year 3, Core)
• Software Engineering with Electronics Final Project (Year 3, Core)
• Real-Time Embedded Systems (Year 3, Core)
• Applied AI (Year 3, Option)
• Applied Robotics (Year 3, Option)
• Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Design Project (Year 3, Option)
• Internet of Things (Year 3, Option)
• Secure Scalable AI and Cloud Computing (Year 3, Option)