Overview

Interactions between these fields have generated some of the most significant advances in computer design and communications technology over the last 50 years.

They teach a solid foundation of electronics and computer science. You will learn how to design and apply both the hardware and software of general-purpose and embedded computer systems.

Career opportunities

The electronics and IT sectors are vibrant parts of the UK economy, where demand for graduates is very high.

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

The graduates usually find employment in engineering or IT and computing, with a few graduates entering other graduate jobs.

This includes employment in electronics and IT, for example, as:

electronics engineer

firmware engineer

hardware design engineer

software engineer

employment in other graduate roles such as an IT consultant

The graduates of the Electronics and Computer Science (Hons) programme offered at The University of Edinburgh have entered challenging and rewarding careers with a wide range of companies.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electrical Engineering Design

Algorithms and Data Structures

Analogue Circuits

Engineering Mathematics

Digital System Design

Engineering Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Electronics & Embedded Technology Computer Sciences View 933 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

As part of your application, you will need:

your academic qualifications

a personal statement

evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications)

a reference

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36800 GBP / year

≈ 36800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of UK: £9,535.00

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Edinburgh

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