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Computer Engineering BEng (Hons)

Queen's University Belfast

Student rating
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( 4.1)

Course info

UCAS CODE GH6P

Much of modern life is based on devices and systems that are built on the interaction between software and electronics. This has fuelled advances in both the everyday, such as games consoles and smartphones, and the specialist, such as surveillance systems, smart vehicles and life-saving medical implants. This innovative degree programme addresses the need for entrepreneurs, inventors and technologists who will create, discover and exploit the next generation of products and systems for our ...Read More

Key stats

Uni rankings

Electrical & Electroni..
WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2022 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
56th / 95
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
24th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
18th

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Start date
18-SEP-23
Full Time
3 Years

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS

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 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary
£25,000

Software Engineering

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Software Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Software Engineering graduate salary
£23,000

Modules
These are the sub-topics that you will study as part of this course
Source: IDP Connect , February 2023

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect
Modules (Stage 1)
Modules (Stage 2)
Modules (Stage 3)

Entry requirements
Entry requirements
The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Choose Exam type
A level
Grades / Points required

ABB

Details

Including Mathematics and Physics/Further Mathematics/Technology & Design/Electronics/Biology/Chemistry/Geography/ICT (not Applied)/Computing/Software Systems Development/Digital Technology/Double Award Life & Health Sciences. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018

DATA SOURCE: HESA

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni

Mathematics
100%
Physics
79%
Technology & Design
25%
Information & Communication technology
17%
Chemistry
16%

Software Engineering

Tuition fees

DATA SOURCE: UCAS/IDP Connect

For students from

England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Channel Islands EU Rest of World
£9,250 per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from England Students from England Students from England
England Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Scotland Students from Scotland Students from Scotland
Scotland Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Wales Students from Wales Students from Wales
Wales Fees
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£4,630 per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Northern Ireland Students from Northern Ireland Students from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Channel Islands Students from Channel Islands
Channel Islands Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£22,000 per year
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Students from EU Students from EU EU Students
EU Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£22,000 per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from International International Students
International Fees
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Where you'll study

Queen's University Belfast

University Road Belfast Northern Ireland BT7 1NN United Kingdom Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away

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Computer Engineering BEng (Hons)
Queen's University Belfast Computer Engineering BEng (Hons)
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