About Computer Systems Engineering Beng (hons) in Bangor University
This degree covers both the hardware and software engineering aspects of the discipline. During the course you will gain extensive practical experience and we provide good access to interactive computer services.
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
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You may may be eligible for a special Electronic Engineering Bursary of £1,500 or for one of the three Electronic Engineering Scholarships of £1,500 over three years. There are also other scholarships and bursaries available, including the Drapers’ Bursary. See this page for more information or contact the admissions tutor.
- We have a long history of expertise in electronic engineering and now offer a rich range of modules.
- We have close links with the computer industry and a strong research base in real-time and embedded systems, parallel processing, software engineering, image processing, databases, intelligent systems and objectoriented programming.
- Electronic Engineering at Bangor is ranked 4th in the UK for Research Outputs.
- We offer you the opportunity to spend a year working in industry between Year 2 and Year 3. Individual projects are often carried out in collaboration with a company – providing you with advantages when seeking employment.
- We are a lively community with well-equipped laboratories, networked computers using industry-standard software and its own reference library.
- This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology – you will gain exemption from the admission examinations enabling you to apply for membership and, in due course, become a Chartered Engineer. It is also recognised by the European Federation of National Engineering Associations.
- There is high demand from international employers for graduates.
- We have a 95% employability rating.
Careers
This course will prepare you for a variety of careers in software and hardware design, communications and networking, computer applications, engineering management, computer sales and marketing. The problem-solving and analytical skills developed in the subject are also highly valued by many other professions. Some of our graduates continue their studies at postgraduate level.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Minimum of 65% in Standard XII school certificate from recognised central or state boards, some courses may require 75% in that subject area, OR Completion of the Polytechnic / College of Technology Diploma (minimum 3 years in duration)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: Academic 6.0 or 6.5 This must include a minimum of 5.5 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
- PTE: 56 (51) - 62(58).
Bangor University Highlights
Type of University |
Public |
Founded |
1884 |
Rank |
Top 10 UK University for Student Satisfaction (2019) |
Intake Season |
January and September |
Number of Programs available |
250 undergraduate and over 150 graduate |
Academic Departments |
14 |
Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS or equivalent |
Graduate Employment Rate |
93% |
Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and Awards |
Bangor University Cost of Attendance
Bangor University Tuition Fee
Fee for the available programs varies for different courses as per their level and type. Tuition fee for some of the popular courses has been compiled as follows:
Undergraduate Courses
Name of Program |
Tuition Fee (September 2020, in GBP, per year) |
Arts and Humanities |
14,500 |
Business, Economics, Management & Marketing |
14,800 |
Computer Science |
16,300 |
Electronic Engineering |
16,800 |
Nursing |
18,000 |
Law |
14,800 |
Graduate Courses (2020 intake)
Name of Program |
Taught-based programs fee (in GBP, per year) |
Research-based programs fee (in GBP, per year) |
Arts and Humanities |
15,000 |
14,500 |
MBA/ Business Studies |
17,000 |
16,800 |
Computer Science |
16,100 |
17,800 |
Electronic Engineering |
16,800 |
17,800 |
Psychology |
16,800 |
18,300 |
Law |
15,500 |
15,000 |
Cost of living
International students are highly advised to have an idea of the expenses required to survive in a foreign land. While it is difficult to reveal an exact amount required, a rough estimated amount required for accommodation, travel and stay for aspirants looking to study in the UK is around 900 to 1100 GBP, per month for a single student living in Bangor.
A detailed list of expenses would look something like as has been tabulated below:
Type of Expenditure |
Cost (in GBP, per month) |
Meals |
74 |
Transportation |
80 |
Clothing |
42 |
Personal Care |
12 |
Phone and Internet |
27 |