Overview

The Electronic Engineering and Computer Science programme from Aston University is designed to stretch our top students and includes a 12 month industrial placement. It gives you the opportunity to study electronics and computer science more deeply than at BEng level while also gaining valuable industry experience.

Our courses are developed in collaboration with a wide range of industry sectors to give a broad but relevant degree so teaching won’t just be standard lectures and you’ll be encouraged to discover how science fiction becomes fact. Designing your own products and working with cutting-edge equipment will be a core part of the course. The design of this innovative course emphasises ‘doing’ as well as ‘knowing’, helping you to develop essential practical, intellectual, business and communication skills. This ‘real world’ approach, combined with the beneficial experience you will gain during your placement, will give you a clear competitive edge in the search for graduate employment. 

Career prospects

Well-trained graduates with skills in electronics design, software, telecommunications and engineering are in high demand. This innovative fast-track MEng is designed to reflect the demands of ‘real world’ electronic engineering and computer science. Through theoretical and project work, you’ll develop essential practical, intellectual, business and communication skills. These attributes will give you a clear, competitive edge in the search for graduate employment.

Recent graduates have moved on to roles including: research and development, design and manufacturing, education and consultancy. They are working for high-profile companies and organisations such as Olympus, Corus, HSBC, Oxford University, Hewlett Packard, Cogent Defence, BAE Systems, Npower, Siemens, Orange, Vodafone, QinetiQ, the National Grid, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Cars and Microsoft.

Other graduates have chosen to study for PhD degrees at Aston or have started their own businesses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Object Oriented Programming

Electronic Engineering Fundamentals

Engineering Mathematics

Engineering Projects

Physical Principles

Data Acquisition and Control

Software Engineering

Analogue and Power Electronics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

More details

Applicants applying to the University after the 30th June will need to apply via Clearing and should refer to section 11 of this Policy.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Electronics & Embedded Technology Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 906 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

IELTS

6

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78

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Other requirements

General requirements

BBB to include Maths and a physical science or technology subject at minimum grade B
BBC to include Maths and a physical science or technology subject at minimum grade B (with an EPQ or Core Maths at grade B)
BCC to include Maths and a physical science or technology subject (contextual offers and for DTUS applicants)
Physical science or technology subjects accepted: Physics, Electronics, Further Maths, Design Technology, Engineering Science

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

21100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21100 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.

UK students During placement year: £4,625
International/EU students During placement year: £4,625

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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