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Systems Engineering

Systems Engineering

Systems
Engineering

Study principles across Engineering disciplines and interactions between systems.

Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary approach to enabling the realisation of complex systems. Many complex engineering products (such as aerospace and automotive) involve a high level of integration and interaction across the mechanical, electronic and software domains. Systems Engineers analyse and design the behaviour of these systems including active and intelligent software which allows systems to detect and respond to changes.

A Systems Engineer needs to understand the broader context of a system including people, processes, and information flow. The Systems thinking approach that will be gained from this course equips engineers to work on holistic problems where there are conflicting needs and complex interactions.

All Engineering students at Warwick develop an in-depth understanding of the classical principles of engineering by following a general engineering programme at the start of their time with us. Thereafter, those specialising in Systems Engineering will develop the tools required to model problems across different areas, synthesising their knowledge and highlighting analogies.

Recent projects include the creating of a gesture detection system which recognises British sign language, and developing a systems model of iron storage in brain disease.

The Warwick Systems degree reflects our research strengths and industry collaborations in systems modelling and control, information engineering, and biomedical and biological systems. We have state of the art electrical laboratories including Control and Signal and Image Processing equipment, and we pride ourselves on our extensive computing facilities with software available for Systems Engineering analysis.

  • BEng Systems Engineering (HH35)
  • MEng Systems Engineering (HH31)
  • Engineering students at Warwick develop an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles of engineering by following a general engineering programme at the start of their time with us. Thereafter, those specialising in Systems Engineering will develop the tools required to model problems across different areas, synthesising their knowledge and highlighting analogies.

If you aspire to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, a degree from Warwick is a great starting point. The majority of our degrees are accredited by licensed professional engineering institutions, such as the IET, IMechE and JBM and provide the academic component (in part or fully) needed for Chartered Engineer status.

Entry requirements are published on the University website:

BEng Systems Engineering 2025Link opens in a new window

MEng Systems Engineering 2025Link opens in a new window

Applications are made through UCAS. Further information and guidance about the admissions process is available on the University websiteLink opens in a new window.

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We offer flexible degree programmes that enable you to experience a range of engineering disciplines before you decide to specialise.

All first year students study a general engineering programme, which is much favoured by industry. After the first year, you can specialise in Systems Engineering, choose another specialism or continue on the general engineering pathway. Those choosing Systems Engineering will develop the tools required to model problems across different areas, synthesising their knowledge and highlighting analogies.

Students can also switch from the three-year BEng to the four-year MEng degree if academic requirements and regulations are met, and from the MEng to the BEng if they prefer to graduate earlier.

The course structure below is relevant to students applying for entry in 2025.


Year 1

In your first year you will be taught the fundamentals of engineering, which you will build on in later years according to your interests.

Core modules

Year 2

Core modules
Examples of optional modules
  • Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
  • Motor Vehicle Technology
  • Technology in International Development
  • Starting a Business
  • Introduction to Secondary Mathematics/Physics Teaching
  • A Modern Foreign Language

Year 3

Core modules
Examples of optional modules
  • Biomedical Imaging
  • Dynamics and Control of Vibrating Systems
  • Computational Intelligence in Biomedicine
  • Lean Operations and Quality Improvement
  • Project Management

Year 4 (MEng only)

Core modules
Examples of optional modules
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Automobile Systems, Dynamics and Control
  • Affective Computing
  • Design for Vehicle Comfort
  • Biomedical Systems Modelling
  • Biomechanics
  • Computational Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Device Design
  • Biomedical Signal Processing
  • Quality Systems
  • Simulation of Operations

The information on this page is applicable for 2025 entry. Detailed information for each module can be found on this webpage.

We may make some changes to this degree for 2025 entry. Changes to core and optional modules go through the University's rigorous academic processes. As changes are confirmed, we will update the course information on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer.

Intercalated degrees

Students may choose to spend a year in industry, research or study abroad between years two and three, or between year three and four for MEng. If you choose to take an intercalated year, this will be reflected in your degree title, and add a year to your degree programme.

Tuition fees

Please see the University website for details of tuition fees, financial support and the cost of living.

Scholarships

The School of Engineering is privileged to attract high fliers and seeks to recognise and promote achievement, talent, ideas, hard work and diversity. We regularly offer a number of scholarships.

As well as giving you the skills to communicate effectively and pursue a flexible career, a degree in Systems Engineering will allow you to work in an environment where you can apply data science and software engineering techniques.

Warwick students are especially equipped to work in multi-disciplinary organisations in functional teams which create systems incorporating (for example) mechanical and electrical components or on large-scale projects where systems thinking is required to understand (for example) the impact of the London Olympics on public transport.

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 My favourite part of the course is the projects I have worked on which really encourage you to find creative solutions to problems. For my third-year project I investigated ways to improve a model of the impact of chemotherapy agents on cancer tumours, which was a really challenging and rewarding experience. 

 

Josh, 4th year Systems Engineering student

Why Warwick?

Essential information

UCAS code
HH35 (BEng)
HH31 (MEng)

Duration
BEng 3 years full time
MEng 4 years full time
30 weeks per academic year

Application deadline
29 January 2025

Location of study
University of Warwick, Coventry

Tuition fees
Find out more about fees and funding.

Other course costs
There may be costs associated with other items or services such as academic texts, course notes, and trips associated with your course. For further information on the typical additional costs please see the University course pages.Link opens in a new window

Enquiries
For all enquiries on our Engineering degrees, please contact engadmissions at warwick dot ac dot uk

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How to apply

This information is applicable for 2025 entry.