Course overview
Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary approach that enables 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.
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.
Study abroad
You may choose to take an intercalated year in industry, research or study abroad between years two and three (BEng and MEng), or between years three and four (MEng only). If you choose to take an intercalated year, this will be reflected in your degree title, and add a year to your degree programme.