BEng (Hons) Computer Engineering with foundation year
University of Greenwich
Explore electrical, electronic and computing systems through engineering analysis and practical design. Build a technical foundation for technology development, systems integration and related engineering work.
Modules shown cover the university degree stage. Confirm the Oxford International foundation route and progression conditions.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes. Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Fundamentals of Electrical, Electronic and Computer EngineeringDegree stage: Year 1
Computer Architectures and Operating SystemsDegree stage: Year 2
Mobile Applications for EngineeringDegree stage: Year 2
Sensors and NetworksDegree stage: Year 2
Software EngineeringDegree stage: Year 2
Advanced Mathematics for EngineersDegree stage: Year 2
Individual ProjectDegree stage: Year 3
Hardware Systems and ControlDegree stage: Year 3
Network Routing ManagementDegree stage: Year 3
Engineering Professional PracticeDegree stage: Year 3
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Simulate a simple circuit, compare its predicted response with the results and explain possible differences.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Electrical and electronic systemsEngineering analysisTechnology design
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Electrical engineer
Related career
Electrical engineers design, build and maintain electrical systems, machinery and equipment in lots of different industries.
Starting out
£27,000
UK median (2025)
£60,303
Experienced
£58,000
How to read the median
Covers professional electrical engineers (SOC 2123), rather than the electrician trade. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Electronics engineers design and develop systems for industry, from mobile communications to manufacturing and aerospace.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new ideas and systems.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£55,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Robotics engineers design and build machines to do automated jobs in industries like manufacturing, aerospace and medicine.
Starting out
£31,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Network engineers design, set up and maintain physical and virtual IT communication systems for organisations.
Starting out
£25,500
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£52,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Manufacturing systems engineers design and install manufacturing machinery and production lines.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Software developers create and test programs that allow people to complete tasks, run services and use digital devices.
Starting out
£30,000
UK median (2025)
£56,914
Experienced
£75,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2134: programmers and software development professionals. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Designs and tests aircraft or spacecraft systems and components.
Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£70,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Develops and tests vehicle systems and manufacturing solutions.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Designs or manages nuclear systems with specialist safety requirements.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£58,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Develops sustainable power generation systems and technologies.
Starting out
£31,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£61,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Designs and maintains the power, lighting and environmental systems in buildings.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£51,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Clinical engineers design, develop and maintain medical equipment used to diagnose illness and treat patients.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£75,000
How to get there: Relevant science/engineering degree plus NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP), or an accepted equivalent route, and HCPC registration as a clinical scientist. The degree alone does not qualify you.
Diagnoses equipment faults and maintains industrial machinery.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Explains complex products and processes through clear user documentation.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Combines technical knowledge and patent law to protect inventions.
Starting out
£35,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£95,000
How to get there: Requires a suitable technical/science degree, employment-based patent training, professional examinations and IPReg registration; this degree is only the academic starting point.
Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Demonstrates products and develops customer accounts.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Business project managers plan tasks and organise people and resources to complete work projects on time and on budget.
Starting out
£29,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£75,000
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.
Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Usually requires postgraduate specialisation, often a doctorate, plus research and teaching evidence in the relevant subject; competitive academic recruitment applies.
Level 3 96 UCAS Points, or Foundation year Certificate
English language
ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.
Interview or assessment
No Interview
Classes and attendance
2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm
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Funding and support
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Student Finance England
Tuition fees:To be confirmed
Maintenance:To be confirmed
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
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Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.
To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.
The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.
Greenwich publishes academic support, wellbeing, disability and dyslexia services. Discuss reasonable adjustments early. For an Oxford International foundation stage, confirm college support arrangements separately.
Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.
