Computer and Internet Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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**Why choose this course**• Surrey is one of the UK’s leading universities for electrical and electronic engineering.• Created with input from industry, our BEng and MEng computer and internet engineering courses are developing the next generation of engineers. Our award-winning Professional Training placements also prepare students for roles in various technology-based sectors.Our courses are boosted by our leading research centres. These are:• Institute for Communication Systems, which ...Read more


Why choose this course

• Surrey is one of the UK’s leading universities for electrical and electronic engineering.
• Created with input from industry, our BEng and MEng computer and internet engineering courses are developing the next generation of engineers. Our award-winning Professional Training placements also prepare students for roles in various technology-based sectors.Our courses are boosted by our leading research centres. These are:
• Institute for Communication Systems, which specialises in next generation mobile communications
• Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing, which specialises in audio-visual processing and engineering for health.
• Our aim is to develop engineers with a solid grounding in electronics and the specialist skills needed to work at the forefront of mobile and internet technology.


What you will study

Throughout your studies, you’ll complete integrated training in communications (both hardware and software), media and content delivery, and security and machine learning.After a year covering important concepts in programming and electronics, you’ll study advanced modules in topics such as mobile communications, digital signal processing and artificial intelligence.

WUSCA ranking:
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23/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
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90%
Average salary
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£30,000
UK Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Will
07 Mar 25

Fun sports teams and great..Read more

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Tarik
13 Nov 24

Best part: Library and computer study rooms around campus. Worst part: Could have more isolated, quiet relaxing places...Read more

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall: ABBWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: Mathematics and one of computer science, computing, design and technology (systems and control), electronics, further mathematics, physics, or chemistry.Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

Overall: AABBB Required Subjects: Mathematics and one of computer science, computing, design and technology (systems and control), electronics, further mathematics, or physics.GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall: ABBRequired Subjects: Mathematics and one of computer science, computing, design and technology (systems and control), electronics, further mathematics, physics, or chemistry.GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall: QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 Credits overall including:30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit, and A level Mathematics grade B.Required Subjects: Modules must be in relevant subjects. Also A level Mathematics grade B.

Overall: 33 Required Subjects:Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL5/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL5 and one of Computer Science, Chemistry, or Physics at HL5/SL6.GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.

Overall: DDD BTEC Extended Diploma, and A Level Mathematics grade B.Required Subjects:BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering. Also A Level Mathematics grade B.

Overall: Pass overall with ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Required Subjects: A-levels in mathematics and one of computer science, computing, design and technology (systems and control), electronics, further mathematics, or physics.GCSE or Equivalent: Completion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalents within the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Mathematics
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Physics
88%
Further Mathematics
43%
Chemistry
33%
Electronics
23%
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07 Mar 25
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University of Surrey
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Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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