First Year Computer Systems Engineering BEng/BSc/MEng 2025/26

The first year course for Computer Systems Engineering provides a comprehensive grounding in the principles of Computer Science, alongside the experience of engineering electronic systems. You will study core material in computer programming, data structures and algorithms as well as system modelling, electronic devices and circuits. Alongside core material, you will have the opportunity to select from a carefully selected range of complementary options in computer science and engineering.

The normal load is 120 CATS credits. Students are required to take seven core modules (105 CATS) and additional credit selected from the list of optional modules below. Students may take up to 30 CATS of unusual options. However, in Year 1 we advise that students do not take more than 120 CATS.

Core Modules

Code	Name	Term	CATS Credits
CS118	Programming for Computer Scientists	1	15
CS126	Design of Information Structures	2	15
CS132	Computer Organisation and Architecture	1	15
CS133	Professional Skills	1, 2	15
ES191	Electrical and Electronic Circuits	2	15
ES193	Engineering Mathematics	1, 2	15
ES197	Systems Modelling, Simulation and Computation	2, 3	15

Optional Modules

Code	Name	Term	CATS Credits
CS130	Sets and Proofs	1	15
CS139	Web Development Technologies	2	15
CS140	Computer Security	1	15
CS141	Functional Programming	2	15
	An approved Foreign Language	Various	Up to 15*

* 15 CAT language modules count as usual options. 30 CAT language modules will require students to use part of their unusual options allowance.

Modules from Other Departments

More information on modules taught by other departments can be found in the Module Catalogue. Please note the list of restricted modules (which is not exhaustive). It is a requirement that you submit an Unusual Options Form in parallel with any local module enrolment processes.

Enrolment on WBS (IB-coded modules) must be requested via Online Student Records (e:Vision) and MyWBS.