BEng (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering with foundation year Bachelor's degree at Coventry University

Get hands on with the fundamentals of computer programming and develop skills that will boost your success across your engineering studies. Learn how to write and structure code using key programming elements: from variables and data types: numbers, strings, arrays; to control structures like 'if' statements and loops. Put your coding skills into action to tackle real world engineering challenges, while also gaining an understanding of professional industry practices such as testing, version con

Deepen your understanding of key mathematical methods in engineering by learning to translate real world problems into mathematical models. Develop your ability to analyse these problems using appropriate techniques and modern mathematical software. Explore topics including linear algebra, calculus, complex numbers, mathematical software, numerical methods, probability and statistics.

Explore the fundamentals of analogue electronics while building the skills to design practical circuits in this dynamic field. Gain hands-on experience through activities such as circuit simulation and designing real-world analogue systems. Topics covered include semiconductor diodes and their use in power supplies, bipolar junction transistors in single-stage amplifiers, and field-effect transistors. The module focuses on the performance and applications of voltage-mode operational amplifiers.

Discover the core concepts and principles that underpin electrical and electronic engineering and begin developing your understanding of this exciting discipline. Your learning will be enhanced through computer circuit simulation, hands-on circuit building and basic programming. Unlock the essentials of how electrical systems work, from analysing DC and AC circuits to exploring energy storage, magnetic circuits, digital logic, and modern power generation techniques. Gain practical insights and b

Master the skills to design and build electronic systems that power today's smart technologies. In this hands-on module, apply your knowledge of electronic circuits and software to design, prototype, and manufacture products that are safe, reliable and effective. Explore every stage of the embedded system design cycle: from concept and hardware/software design, to prototyping, manufacturing and testing for compliance. Learn how to analyse failures and consider the environmental, regulatory and s

Learn how to design and build digital electronic systems, focusing on hands-on, practical learning. Use a hardware description language (HDL) to create, simulate and build digital designs, developing skills that are important for working with modern electronic systems like FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays). Throughout the module, use industry-standard tools to turn your ideas into working digital systems. Use combinational logic to help build your knowledge of circuits that make decisions u

Take your programming skills to the next level by learning a new language that gives you direct control over memory. Master object-oriented programming (OOP) to build and manage classes and objects effectively. Explore dynamic memory management, data structures and abstract data types (ADTs) using the standard library to write efficient code. Along the way, develop professional skills such as version control, code documentation, formatting, static code analysis and refactoring.

Explore how modern operating systems and networks function and how to keep them secure. Learn about OS structure, processes, memory management, file systems and device drivers. Understand how operating systems interact with hardware and peripherals, and dive into key security topics such as authentication, authorisation, protection mechanisms and defensive programming. Work with systems like Linux, Windows, Unix and macOS, and study networks, protocols, interfaces and cyber defences like firewal

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Carry out a major project, helping you develop deep technical, problem-solving and creative skills needed in your profession. Choose and plan your project with a supervisor, keeping a regular log of your progress. Research, design, build or simulate a system, object or concept and critically evaluate your work. Throughout the project, gather and reference information properly, use the right tools and methods and apply relevant testing and evaluation standards like ISO or IEEE. Reflect on your re

Learn how to design and build FPGA-based System-on-Chip (SoC) systems. Use hardware description languages (HDLs) and configurable IP cores to develop both the hardware and software components of an SoC. Work with ARM processors, bus protocols such as AXI and peripherals, and deploy your designs onto real FPGA boards. Explore high-level synthesis to speed up development, optimise designs and consider the ethical and legal responsibilities engineers face when creating advanced embedded systems.

Gain an in-depth understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), focusing on how machines represent knowledge, reason and make intelligent decisions. Critically analyse knowledge representation approaches and assess their role in developing intelligent applications. Explore problem-solving, planning and decision-making under uncertainty, applying AI techniques strategically in complex scenarios. Study supervised and unsupervised ML methods, including linear regression, s

Learn how to design, build and test Internet of Things (IoT) hardware systems from start to finish. Gain hands-on experience with the full development cycle, turning ideas into working devices through hardware design, firmware development and testing. Explore advanced components and sensors, dive into microcontrollers and develop in both assembly and C. Gain practical experience in schematic design, PCB development, IoT networking and security. This module prepares you to tackle real-world IoT c

Learn the principles and techniques of integrated circuit (IC) design for electronic systems, utilising the complementary metal-oxide-semico