BEng Computer Systems Engineering
What students say
Based on about 66 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 65%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 43%
- London: 36%
- South East: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
- 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 partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,500 and £63,000. The £45,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Essex do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Essex?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Essex accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer. 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 partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Computer Systems Engineering at University of Essex?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.