BSc (Hons) Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

This full-time joint degree in electronic engineering and computer science covers hardware and software, digital and embedded systems, communications, artificial intelligence, machine learning and security. It is taught in the University's Babbage Building and is project-led, from work with microprocessors in the first weeks to an individual final project. It shares stage one with BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, allowing transfer to stage two of this course if entry requirements are met.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 3 years (+ optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage one covers analogue and digital electronics, electrical principles and machines, engineering mathematics and a 40-credit Embedded System Design and Build project in which students design and build an autonomous buggy. Year two builds on this with software engineering, artificial intelligence, communication systems, control engineering and real-time systems, with optional modules such as Parallel Computing and High Speed Communications. An optional placement year in industry can be taken between years two and three.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to work as professional engineers across a wide range of industries, with an understanding of business, legal and ethical considerations, or to continue to further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104 UCAS points. A levels: 104 points from a minimum of 2 A levels, to include a pass at Level 3 Mathematics and a minimum of grade C in a second relevant science or engineering subject (design technology, electronics, engineering, further mathematics, physics, pure mathematics, statistics, use of mathematics, computer science or chemistry). GCSE: Mathematics and English at grade C / 4 or above. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM in an engineering, science or technology BTEC, including merit in a mathematics core module (Mathematics for Technicians or Mathematics for Engineering); applicants must supply the full list of BTEC modules studied. Access to HE Diploma: 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction, with at least 12 Level 3 credits at Pass in Mathematics and 12 Level 3 credits at Merit in another science, engineering or technology subject. International Baccalaureate: 27 points, including a pass in Mathematics and at least grade 4 in a second relevant science or engineering subject. T level: Merit, Science / Engineering pathway. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants need a suitable English language qualification. Applications are made through UCAS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee; optional placement year charged separately Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee; optional placement year charged separately Source

Duration: 3 years

Engineering