Electronic and Computer Engineering including a Foundation Year (4 years) BEng (Hons)
University of Kent
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Start date

27-SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Qualification

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

Location

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Full time

Start date

27-SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Computer Science
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Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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**Electronic and Computer Engineering**Electronics and computing are two key growth areas for the technology industry, both making spectacular advances and impacting modern life beyond recognition. Studying all things electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at Kent will allow you to be part of this revolution and to gain the knowledge and skills to make your own mark in this exciting field.The combination of electronic engineering skills with advanced knowledge of computer hardware and ...Read more


Electronic and Computer Engineering

Electronics and computing are two key growth areas for the technology industry, both making spectacular advances and impacting modern life beyond recognition. Studying all things electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at Kent will allow you to be part of this revolution and to gain the knowledge and skills to make your own mark in this exciting field.The combination of electronic engineering skills with advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software engineering prepare you for creating the systems of the future. This course teaches many exciting topics including robotics/mechatronics, embedded systems, and artificial intelligence, as well as providing you with skills employers look for such as creativity, entrepreneurship and team working.If you don't have the right grades to enrol directly on to our BEng (Hons) Electronic and Computer Engineering degree, you could opt to start your studies with our Foundation year. The extra year is intended to give you the best possible preparation for success on the degree pathway.


Your Future

Our graduates find employment in a huge range of sectors such as aerospace and automotive industries, the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence, construction and building services, energy utilities, government agencies, manufacturing industries, medical engineering, oil and gas industries, process industries, the public sector, research establishments and transport including road and railways. The School of Engineering holds an annual Employability and Careers Day where you can meet local and national employers and discuss career opportunities. Ongoing support is provided by the School’s dedicated Employability Officer.


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Our city, your time.It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

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Computer Science
WUSCA ranking:
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82/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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40th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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52nd

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A level

A level:

DDD Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

72 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:9,M:6,P:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

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

MMP Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required

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Applications are individually considered by the Admissions Officer

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24 points in the IB Diploma or 72 UCAS tariff points

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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research and is ambitious to...

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University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office, The Registry, Darwin Road Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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