Program Overview

Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng (Hons)

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: BEng: H600, BEng with Foundation: H601
• Level: Undergraduate UG BEng (Hons)
• Duration: Full Time: 3 Years, Full Time with Foundation: 4 Years
• Starting: September
• Entry Requirements: BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC
• UK Fees 25/26: Full Time: £9,535, Integrated Foundation Year: £9,535
• International Fees 25/26: Full Time: £15,700, Integrated Foundation Year: £15,700
• Location: Waterside

Overview

The University of Northampton’s Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng (Hons) degree equips students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and competencies required to enter a range of Electronics and Computer Engineering related careers.

Highlights

• The computer engineering degree takes a hands-on approach with emphasis on practical learning
• Progression courses available on this computer engineering course
• Up-to-date workstation hardware and software in laboratories
• Exclusive 24/7 access to a specialist laboratory
• State-of-the-art Research and Enterprise informed teaching
• Student Support Initiative
• HP laptop and software included with this Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng course for eligible students*

Entry Requirements

• A typical offer for the Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng could be:
  • BCC at A-Level or,
  • DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or,
  • Pass (C and above) at T Level
• Further Information: We look for applicants with A-Level Maths at grade C or above, or Engineering at BTEC or T Level.
• Applicants will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C or above.

Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements

• Admission to this foundation course is normally:
  • DEE at A Level or,
  • MPP at BTEC or,
  • Pass (D or E) at T Level
• However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study.

English Language Requirements

• All International and EU students applying for a course with the University of Northampton must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.

Course Content

• Stage 1
  • Problem Solving and Programming (20 Credits)
  • Fundamentals of Computing Systems (20 Credits)
  • Engineering Industry Practice (20 Credits)
  • Electrical and Electronic Principles (20 Credits)
  • Mathematics for Engineers (20 Credits)
  • Electronic Engineering Practice (20 Credits)
• Stage 2
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (20 Credits)
  • Microprocessors and Internet of Things (IoT) (20 Credits)
  • Mobile Application Development (20 Credits)
  • Advanced Mathematics for Engineers (20 Credits)
  • Analogue and Digital Electronics (20 Credits)
  • Electronics Instrumentation and Control Systems (20 Credits)
• Stage 3
  • Advanced AI and Applications (20 Credits)
  • Mobile Computing (20 Credits)
  • Embedded Real Time Systems (20 Credits)
  • Advanced Electro-Mechanical System Design (20 Credits)
  • Advanced Digital Electronics (20 Credits)
  • Engineering Project (40 Credits)

Student Perks

• At the University of Northampton, everything we do, from funded trips to paid internships, is to give you everything you need to make a difference when you leave.
• If you join this full time computer engineering degree at Northampton, you will receive a laptop when your course begins*.
• The laptops are built to a bespoke custom specification ideal for use in the seminar room, collaborative group work or studying at home.

Integrated Foundation Year (IFY)

• The Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) offers a new and exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance.
• If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements for BEng Electronics and Computer Engineering, we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year programme which includes an Integrated Foundation Year.

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees
  • UK – Full Time: £9,535
  • UK – Integrated Foundation Year: £9,535
  • International – Full Time: £15,700
  • International – Integrated Foundation Year: £15,700
• Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
• Scholarships and Bursaries: For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.

Staff

• Professor of Computer Engineering
• Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology

Careers and Employability

• Our specialist Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng (Hons) degree strategically targets the stat-of-the-art skillset demand in industry and academia for both Electronics Engineering and Computer Engineering.
• This computer engineering programme provides you with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to work in a range of roles including full system design cycle, implementation, maintenance, and management of embedded systems.
• Other roles your skillset will lend itself to include IoT systems, edge devices, electronics and control circuits, computer systems, programmable systems, and mobile applications.

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