Computer System Engineering (Top-up)
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BSc Top-up programme is designed to be followed after the completion of an HND NQF level in Computing, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or closely related fields. This programme also provides a forward route for BEng students who have been unable to progress directly to BEng level 6 status. The BSc programme is organised from a subset of the school's Level 5 and 6 modules.
The BSc Top-up programme is intended to provide, to those who qualify for entry, with the appropriate further learning outcomes so that they additionally meet the educational requirements for Incorporated Engineers. Why Computer System Engineering at LSBU? trophy 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Complete University Guide, 2027). fa fa-users From AI machine learning boot camp to silent film processing, there is a range of extracurricular activities for Engineering students to get involved in. Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Part-time 2 year September 5793 Direct to LSBU Full-time 1 year September H655 UCAS Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU.
Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides.
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Key highlights
- Meets educational requirements for Incorporated Engineer registration
- Progression route for HND holders in computing or electronics
- Alternative route for BEng students unable to progress directly
- Built from Level 5 and 6 engineering modules
- 3rd in UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering student satisfaction (CUG 2027)
- Extracurriculars include an AI machine learning boot camp
Entry requirements
- HNC / HND — in a closely-related subject
Scholarships
LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship
£5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sports Scholarships
Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.
The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award
The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.
Up to £5,000The Global Success Scholarship
The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.
The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award
Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year
Up to £5,000The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award
£2,000 for each academic year.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Incorporated Engineer
- Computer systems engineer
- Embedded systems engineer
- Electronics engineer
- Network engineer
- Hardware design engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,400 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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