MEng Hons Computer Systems Engineering

At Bangor, the Computer Systems Engineering degree immerses you in highly practical, research-oriented engineering from the very start. You’ll design, build, and test integrated systems using industry-grade tools in cutting-edge labs. Learning isn’t just classroom-based—it’s applied, hands-on, and deeply supported by expert faculty and high-end facilities.

Here’s what your practical learning journey looks like:

High-performance labs and cleanroom access
Study and experiment in modern computer and networking labs, a specialist electronic laboratory branded by Keysight Technologies, and a Class 1000 electronics cleanroom—rare among UK engineering departments.

Consistent access to industry-standard hardware and software
From day one, you’ll work with up-to-date computing systems and tools, mirrored in both teaching materials and laboratory environments.

Extensive research facilities
Students benefit from advanced infrastructure including nanophotonics, immersive environments, microwave and optical measurement suites, microfabrication, organic electronics, laser micromachining labs, and a full mechanical workshop—ideal for technical experimentation.

Dedicated learning and presentation spaces
You’ll use modern lecture theatres and seminar rooms, plus two open-access computer labs equipped with dual-boot Linux/Windows systems, designed for collaborative and project-based learning.

Research-led project collaboration
Individual and group projects are supervised by staff who are world leaders in AI, pattern recognition, data visualisation, medical electronics, nanotechnology, and other cutting-edge areas, ensuring your learning stays aligned with emerging technologies.

Year options for professional or global experience
You can broaden your studies through an optional Placement Year or an International Experience Year, gaining either real-world industrial exposure or global academic perspectives.

Professional accreditation
The programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), supporting a direct pathway toward Chartered Engineer status.

Extensive library and study support
You’ll also benefit from a central library stocked with journals, textbooks, and digital resources, alongside tailored study support to help you succeed in coursework and research.

Graduates of Prifysgol Bangor University’s MEng (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering are highly employable, moving into roles such as senior systems engineer, lead embedded developer, systems architect, R&D engineer, and project manager. Many alumni also pursue further study at the PhD level in computer science, electronic engineering, or related fields, or work in advanced technical sectors including aerospace, defence, autonomous systems, and telecommunications.

Here’s how Bangor specifically supports your future:

Career Services & Experiential Learning:
The integrated master's program includes a significant industrial placement, providing extended professional experience at an advanced level. You’ll learn through an advanced curriculum of lectures, extensive project work, specialist laboratories, and a major individual research project in your final year, with a strong emphasis on innovation and leadership in systems design. The University’s Careers and Employability Service provides dedicated support for master's level students, including leadership workshops and connections to graduate schemes with major engineering employers.

Industry Partnerships & Research:
The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering has strong research groups and industry partnerships, with facilities including advanced embedded systems labs, communications research labs, and robotics platforms. Students benefit from research-intensive teaching in areas such as autonomous systems, high-performance computing, advanced digital communications, and intelligent electronic design. The MEng curriculum is designed in consultation with industry leaders, ensuring graduates possess the advanced technical and managerial skills required for senior engineering roles.

Graduate Outcomes:
Students graduate with a deep, master's level understanding of complex systems integration, advanced software engineering, electronic design, and project leadership, proven through a substantial final-year project and industrial experience. These advanced competencies are in high demand for leadership positions in technology development.

Further Academic Progression:
After your MEng (Hons) at Bangor, you can progress directly to PhD research, enter senior technical or R&D roles in industry, or pursue leadership pathways in engineering management and consultancy, supported by the program’s full CEng accreditation and strong research reputation.