Computer Systems Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) BEng

At Brunel, learning isn’t just about lectures — it’s about getting your hands on real technology from day one. You’ll work with industry-standard software, powerful GPU computers, and cutting-edge electronics and control labs to design, build, and test intelligent systems. With a strong focus on practical skills, the program lets you experience what it’s really like to be a computer systems engineer working with AI. And if you choose the optional placement year, you’ll spend a full year in industry, gaining invaluable real-world experience that will make your CV stand out.

Here’s what you can expect in terms of hands-on learning:

• Work with GPU-powered computers and dedicated computer clusters loaded with industry-standard software for simulation, AI development, and system design.

• Access electronics and control laboratories to build and test microcontrollers, embedded systems, and other hardware projects.

• Participate in small-group design projects, like the Year 2 Microcontroller Group Design Project, where teamwork and creativity come together to solve real engineering challenges.

• Take an optional placement year with a technology or engineering company, gaining professional experience and applying your skills in the workplace.

• Explore research-enabled facilities like the Artificial Intelligence Living Lab, where you can work on advanced AI, robotics, IoT, and sensor-based projects alongside faculty and researchers.

• Use computer science labs and collaborative workspaces designed for group and individual projects, giving you an environment similar to what you’ll encounter in industry.

Graduating from this degree opens doors to exciting roles where you can make a real impact, such as AI Systems Engineer, Embedded Systems Developer, Control & Automation Engineer, or IoT Solutions Architect. With technology advancing so quickly, employers are looking for graduates who can combine hardware, software, and intelligence — and Brunel prepares you perfectly for that. Plus, if you take the optional placement year, you’ll gain a whole year of hands-on professional experience, making your CV stand out in a competitive job market.

Here’s how Brunel helps you succeed and what you can expect after graduation:

• The Professional Development Centre and dedicated placement team support you in finding, applying to, and succeeding in industrial placements and graduate jobs.

• Brunel graduates from engineering programs often earn higher-than-average starting salaries, reflecting the real value of this degree in the workplace.

• Strong connections with technology and engineering companies in London and along the M4 corridor provide opportunities for placements, internships, and graduate employment.

• The program is accredited by the IET, giving you a clear pathway to professional recognition as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, which adds long-term career value.

• Graduates are well-positioned for roles in computer systems engineering, AI development, robotics, embedded systems, and IoT solutions.

Further Academic Progression:
If you want to take your studies further, you could progress to a specialist MSc or even a PhD in areas like Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Systems, Robotics, or the Internet of Things. This degree gives you strong technical foundations and research experience, putting you in a great position for advanced study or academic careers.