BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Aston University

Programme overview

Our BEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science degree will prepare you for a successful career in a diverse and in-demand sector. This programme offers a unique blend of electrical engineering and computer science, creating a powerful synergy that is shaping the future of industries. This combination enables you to develop cutting-edge solutions that bridge the gap between hardware and software, revolutionising the way we live, work, and interact.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Physical Sciences | Duration: 3 or 4 years | Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year core modules: Electronics 1, Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences, Introductory Programming for Digital Science, Interdisciplinary Design Project, Foundations of AI and Data Science, Electronics 2 and others. Second year core modules: Analogue and Power Electronics, Control Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms and Object-Oriented Programming, Electronic Engineering Team Project, Communications Systems, Embedded Systems and C and others. Placement year core modules: EPS Placement Year.

Career pathways

Graduates from this versatile and in-demand degree have gone on to successful roles such as Software Engineer or Developer, Electronics Design Engineer and Graduate Consultant Engineer for leading companies like BT, Gamma and Open Cosmos.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: BBC including Maths and one other STEM (a) subject; BCC including Maths and one other STEM (a) subject (with an EPQ at grade B); CCC including Maths and one other STEM (a) subject (contextual offer). IB: 29 points overall with 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level, including Mathematics and another STEM (a) listed subject. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma and National Extended Diploma (Engineering): DDM including the following units at Distinction (QCF): Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, OR (RQF): Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics. GCSEs: GCSE English Language or Literature minimum grade C/4; GCSE Mathematics minimum grade C/4.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First year tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year (2027/28). First year tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/1c8dbde1-36d0-21b0-9818-5613e38b9ae1/course?studyYear=2027

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