Program Overview

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Program Overview

The BEng Computer & Electronic Systems program is designed to produce skilled professional engineers with expertise in both electronics and software engineering. This degree is one of the few in the UK with triple accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), British Computer Society (BCS), and Science Council.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: GH46
• Accreditation: Institution of Engineering and Technology, British Computer Society, Science Council
• Scholarships: Access to annual bursaries & scholarship schemes

Why This Course?

The course combines skills from both Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, which have become increasingly intertwined in recent years. Engineers with operational and technical expertise in both electronics and software engineering are needed to design the next generation of computer apps, interactive vehicle robotic agents, and digital cinema technology.

What You'll Study

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Electronic engineering
• Mathematics
• Computer science
• Programming languages and techniques
• Computer communications
• Hardware and software engineering systems

Year 1

You’ll learn the fundamental principles and concepts in electronic engineering, mathematics, and computer science classes.

Years 2 & 3

You’ll build on this base while being introduced to programming languages and techniques, computer communications, and hardware and software engineering systems.

Year 4

You’ll choose specialist topics to match your personal career aspirations, including:

• Multimedia information
• Embedded systems
• AI techniques
• E-commerce
• Computer security

Facilities

Students have exclusive access to the university's extensive computing network and purpose-built teaching spaces, including high-voltage facilities and student design and project labs equipped with the latest technologies.

Accreditation

The Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) - this programme is CEng accredited and fulfils the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer when presented with an accredited MSc.

Top-Ranked Departments

The course is run jointly by the departments of Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Computer & Information Sciences, both of which are renowned for their teaching and research quality.

Assessment

You’ll be assessed by a wide range of methods, including assignments, exams, and individual and group-based projects.

Learning & Teaching

You’ll learn through interactive lectures, small group problem-solving tutorials, practical laboratories, as well as industrial visits and seminars by professional engineers.

Entry Requirements

• Highers: AAAB (Maths A, Physics or Engineering Science)
• Advanced Highers: Maths and Physics recommended
• A Levels: ABB-BBB (Maths, Physics)
• International Baccalaureate: 34-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5)
• HNC/HND: Year 1 entry only: HNC Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Engineering Maths 1 - 2, Graded Unit A
• International students: View the entry requirements for your country.

Fees & Funding

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £29,350
• Additional costs: Course materials & costs, placements & field trips, study abroad, other costs.

Careers

Employability of graduates from these degrees is one of the highest of all disciplines. With skills including numeracy, problem-solving, IT, critical thinking, and analysis, they can choose from a wide range of professional career options, including:

• Communications
• Information technology / cyber-security
• Electronics
• Automotive & aerospace industries
• Finance & banking
• Power & energy
• Project management & engineering consultancy

Glasgow

The university's campus is based in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland's biggest and most cosmopolitan city. Glasgow is a great location for sightseeing, shopping, and socializing alongside your studies.