Electronics and Computer Science BEng (Hons)
University of Edinburgh
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Central area campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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Electronic and electrical systems underpin many modern technologies, from the tiny processors in smartphones to the heavy-duty power electronics in wind turbines.In todays world of complex, high-speed devices, it is important that engineers understand how to design and apply both the hardware and software of general-purpose and embedded computer systems. **Why joint honours?** Electronics and computer science are a fascinating and highly valuable combination. Interactions between these fields ...Read more

Electronic and electrical systems underpin many modern technologies, from the tiny processors in smartphones to the heavy-duty power electronics in wind turbines.In today's world of complex, high-speed devices, it is important that engineers understand how to design and apply both the hardware and software of general-purpose and embedded computer systems.


Why joint honours?

Electronics and computer science are a fascinating and highly valuable combination. Interactions between these fields have generated some of the most significant advances in computer design and communications technology over the last 50 years. As a student of electronics and computer science, you will need a clear understanding of physics and the broader system it operates in.Teamwork and the determination to find clever solutions are also crucial. Graduates are leading advances in fields such as: * machine learning and deep learning * technology for medicine * efficiency in transportation * safety monitoring systems * surveillance * entertainment * wireless communications * manufacturing and computing * renewable energy generation


Ties to industry

Our Industrial Liaison Board includes senior representatives from important electronics and electrical engineering companies. This has influenced our curriculum and programme development.


Why Edinburgh?

On this programme you’ll benefit from research-led teaching by internationally leading academics.We have strong links to industry (particularly in microelectronics) with excellent career prospects, industry relevant curriculum, internships, opportunity of final year project placements.You’ll benefit from a balanced curriculum that covers theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work.You’ll have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities including:* industry-standard software & hardware* in-person and remote labsAll of our degree programmes are accredited by Institution of Engineering & Technology. This degree gives you the flexibility to study specialist courses in areas you are most interested in.


Our community

We are proud of the supportive community that our students and academics create. For example, you will have access to an 'Electronics After Hours Club'. This allows you to develop your own extra-curricular projects in a supportive environment. Edinburgh has a particularly active community and network of companies in fields related to electronics and computer science, which are deliberately located here, close to the talent of our graduates.

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11th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
15th
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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85%
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary
£25,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB - AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAA Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

37 - 34 Grades / Points required

AAA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A and one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science/Computing, Design & Technology (excluding Food Technology) or Engineering at B. GCSEs: Physics or Science at B or 6 and English at C or 4.

AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A and one of Physics (preferred) Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science or Engineering Science at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics is recommended. National 5s: Physics or Engineering Science at B and English at C.

37 points with 666 at HL - 34 points with 665 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6 and one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science or Design Technology at 5. SL: Physics at 5 (if not at HL) and English at 5.

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£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£36,800 per year

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Students from EU

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£36,800 per year

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£36800 Per year

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