Program Overview

Program Overview

The Electronic and Computer Systems BEng (top-up) is designed to allow suitably qualified students, such as successful Engineering Foundation Degree graduates, to take a one-year Stage 3 course. This leads to the same level of qualification as for students taking a traditional three-year course.

Key Information

• Start: September 2026
• Location: Canterbury
• Study mode: 1 year full-time
• Fees (per year):
  • UK: TBC
  • International: £23,500

Course Structure

The course structure includes:

• Stage 3 modules, with the exception of the final year project, are assessed by a combination of coursework and examination.
• The programme includes project work to replicate industrial practice and develop skills to maximise employability.

Modules

The following modules are typically studied:

• Digital System Design
• Communication Technologies and DSP
• Project
• Optional modules may include:
  • Image Analysis and Applications
  • Robotics and AI
  • Microcomputer Technology
  • Embedded Systems and IoT
  • Fundamentals of Cyber Security
  • Signal, Image, and Data Analysis
  • Natural Language Processing

Entry Requirements

This programme is an intensive one year top-up programme for applicants who have completed one of the following:

• HND in an appropriate subject (such as Electrical/Electronic Engineering).
• SQA HND in an Electronic Engineering subject with a pass in all ungraded units and at least grade B in all graded units.
• Foundation degree in an appropriate subject (such as Electrical/Electronic Engineering).
• Successfully completed two years of an appropriate honours degree programme.

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
  • UK: TBC
  • International: £23,500
• The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process.
• For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see the Student Finance Guide.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates find employment in a huge range of sectors such as electronic engineering and computing, telecommunications industries including radio, television and satellite communications; medical electronics, instrumentation and industrial process control.

Research Areas

The University of Kent is an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research and has expertise in programming languages and artificial intelligence.

Teaching and Assessment

• Lectures
• Tutorial lectures
• Examples classes
• Small group supervisions
• Practical's
• Workshops
• Project work
• Laboratory experiments and computer-based assignments

Programme Aims

For course aims and learning outcomes, please see the course specification.

Student Experience

The University of Kent offers a range of services to support students, including peer mentoring, web forums, and study skills services. The University also holds an annual Employability and Careers Day in Engineering, where students can meet local and national employers and discuss career opportunities.