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University degree

Computer Engineering

Whitefield Academy Trust
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Our BEng Computer Engineering program provides a learning opportunity to design applications for embedded systems, robotics, real-time systems, and cutting-edge information and communication technologies. It combines a solid foundation in theoretical programming with hands-on experience in creating applications for various computing platforms and hardware.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts10%
64-79 pts30%
80-95 pts5%
96-111 pts25%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts10%
How they qualified
95% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels95%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
75%
In work or further study after
80%
Continue past first year
93%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£31,500
3 years on
Β£40,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Sales occupations5%
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled35%
Process, plant and machine operatives5%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled15%
Elementary occupations5%
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
Design occupationsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
93%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching100%
Assessment & feedback90%
Academic support90%
Well organised93%
Learning resources93%
Student community95%
In students' own words
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Highly recommend
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city β€” goo…
Postgraduate Β· Full-time
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Exceeded expectations
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: coursework pushes you to actually build real systems, not just write essays. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city β€” the city is a br…
Class of 2024 Β· Full-time
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Whitefield Academy Trust's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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