Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MEng
Course code	G500

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Mathematics and science subject (Physics, Computer Science, Biology (or Human Biology), Electronics, Engineering or Technology) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 169 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/..seDetails.do?id=G5002018

Overview

You’ll design, create, integrate and manage computer systems for complex engineering applications. This course will help you understand how computer systems are used in safety-critical applications like infrastructure, medicine and aviation.

Your study will develop your understanding of the use of computers for design and programming within engineering systems and in other diverse applications. You’ll study a range of topics in computer science, electronic engineering and control engineering. In your final year you’ll complete an extended research project.

Programme structure

First year

Core modules:

Computing and system design
Introduction to Electric and Electronic Circuits
Laboratory and Professional Skills
Modelling, Analysis and Control
Systems Engineering Mathematics
Systems Modelling and Simulation
Global Engineering Challenge Week

Second year

Core modules:

Computer Problem Solving and Object Oriented Design
Computer Systems and Applications
Control Systems Analysis and Design
Discrete Systems
Mathematics & Data Modelling
Finance and Law for Engineers
Systems Laboratory and Design
Engineering – You’re Hired

Third year

Core modules:

Group Project
Automata, Logic and Computation
Digital Signal Processing
Hardware-in-the-Loop & Rapid Control Prototyping
Project Management and HRM for Engineers
Real-Time Embedded Systems
State-Space Control Design

Optional modules:

Adaptive Intelligence
Biomechatronics
Computer Security and Forensics
Experiencing Genesys
Intelligent Systems
Robotics
Space Systems Engineering
System Identification

Fourth year

Core modules:

Advanced Project
Data Modelling and Machine Intelligence
Optimisation and Search

Optional modules:

3D Computer Graphics
Computer Security and Forensics
Testing and verification in safety-critical systems
Advanced Control
Flight Dynamics and Control
Hybrid Control Systems
Mobile Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles
Multi-Sensor Data Fusion

Career opportunities

Our graduates work in many different sectors, such as manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, power generation and finance.