Electronics and Computer Science BEng (Hons) Level: Undergraduate Subject: Engineering Year of entry: 2027 (show 2026 entry) Key facts UCAS Code GH60 Award BEng (Hons) Duration of study 4 years Delivery Full-time Study location Multiple campuses Start date September 2027 School School of Engineering College College of Science and Engineering Study abroad Available Accreditation Available Placement No Open days and events Overview About the degree programme Electronics and computer science are a fascinating and highly valuable combination. Interactions between these fields have generated some of the most significant advances in computer design and communications technology over the last 50 years.We 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.United Nations' Sustainable Development GoalsBased on our compulsory course material, this degree aligns with many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the top three being: SDG 7: Affordable and Clean EnergySDG 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthSDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Ties to industry Our Industrial Liaison Board includes senior representatives from prominent electronics and electrical engineering companies. This has, and continues to, influence our curriculum and programme development.Many of our electronics and electrical engineering (EEE) courses benefit from industry collaboration, including a state-of-the-art electronics laboratory equipped with industry-standard measurement and testing equipment. We also regularly host guest lectures from experienced professionals in the EEE sector. How long it takes to complete this degree programme This programme is studied over 4 years. How a joint degree programme works A joint programme allows you to gain a well-rounded learning experience. You will have more exposure to different disciplines, allowing you to expand your knowledge and expertise.Teaching on joint programmes is split across the two subject areas, and teaching will take place in locations associated with both subjects.You will gain a different perspective through studying more than one subject and have a wider skill set that is highly attractive to future employers. Programme rankings The School of Engineering is consistently ranked in the UK's top 10 universities for engineering (Times Higher Education rankings by subject 2026 and QS World University rankings by subject 2025).The School of Engineering’s joint submission with Heriot-Watt University in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK by Times Higher Education, based on the quality and breadth of our combined research.Consistently ranked top 30 globally for computer science (23rd in the world and 4th in the UK for Computer Science in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).The University of Edinburgh is ranked 4th in the world and 2nd in the UK for sustainability, recognising our leadership in creating a more sustainable world (2026 QS World University Rankings). Programme benefits An enviable suite of facilities, including specialist laboratories, student makerspaces and cutting-edge industry-standard equipment.Benefit from research-led teaching by internationally leading academics.Strong links to industry with excellent career prospects, industry relevant curriculum and internship opportunities.A balanced curriculum that covers theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work. I like the concept of being able to collaborate with other students to complete certain assignments. This way we are able to learn from each other, be more efficient and build more meaningful projects. Zi Yu MEng Electronics and Computer Science student Entry requirements Find your entry requirementsUse the dropdowns to find out your entry requirements.Select the country or region where you are studying or where you studied your qualification.Select the qualification you are studying or studied. 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Additional costs Costs for an optional year abroadIf you study abroad in Year 3 through the University's study exchange programme, you will need to pay related costs. These include:tuition feesaccommodation and living costscountry-specific expenses like travel, visas and insuranceYou can use our budget calculator to help estimate your costs.Find out more about costs for studying abroadYou can also use a tool like Numbeo to compare the cost of living abroad to Edinburgh or your home town or city.Numbeo Accommodation and living costs You need to cover your accommodation and living costs for the duration of your programme.We estimate that a single student can potentially spend £1,023 to £2,043 each month on living costs, depending on your accommodation.This estimate covers the costs of:accommodationfoodutility billstravel within Edinburghhealth and wellbeing costsSee a breakdown of living costs Scholarships and funding Funding information You can find detailed information on financial support available, based on where you are living, in our funding section. Funding Programme details What you will study In the early years of your degree, we teach a solid foundation of electronics and computer science. Our courses are designed to improve your team-working and problem-solving skills.In later years, our degree gives you the flexibility to study specialist courses in areas you are most interested in. Curriculum renewal The School of Engineering and the School of Informatics are currently undertaking an ongoing curriculum renewal, which may result in changes to this degree programme. The renewal is being carried out with: our industrial partnersaccreditation bodiesstudents This renewal makes sure we equip you for an exciting career in the ever-changing world of engineering and computer science. Year 1 You will learn fundamental concepts across both areas, which provides the basis for more advanced study in later years.You will take introductory courses and develop skills that you will later rely on as a professional, including:problem-solving skillsteamworkadvanced thinkingconfidencemathematicstechnical topics such as general engineering, electronics and electrical engineering and computer scienceYou will also have the opportunity to explore another engineering discipline and cross-cutting interdisciplinary topics and practices. Find courses The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry. You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme. Find Year 1 courses (2025-2026 academic year) Year 2 In Year 2, you will develop a greater understanding of electronics, with courses usually covering:analogue circuitsdigital systemsmicroelectronicssensor networksMeanwhile, you will develop a greater understanding of computer science with courses usually covering: algorithmsdata structurescomputer systemsYou will also develop your skills in engineering mathematics. Find courses The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry. You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme. Find Year 2 courses (2025-2026 academic year) Year 3 The thematic areas developed in Year 2 continue into Year 3. You will typically have a choice of different course options on a wide range of topics. These balance theoretical and practical study elements.Depending on your preference, you may choose more electronics courses than computer science courses, or the other way around.Progression routes At the end of Year 3, you will have the option to complete one more year for a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree, or a further two years for a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree. The latter is subject to you achieving an average of 55% or higher in Year 3. Find courses The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry. You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme. Find Year 3 courses (2025-2026 academic year) Year 4 The wide variety of course options expands even further in Year 4 with several courses to choose from across electronics and computer science.You will also learn about the economic, social and environmental context of engineering.Individual project You will undertake a major individual project. This forms the most significant practical element of your programme.Your project can be with a supervisor in either engineering or informatics. You can link your project to the research activity of your supervisor. This will expose you to, and allow you to contribute to, the research output of the University. Find courses The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry. You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme. Find Year 4 courses (2025-2026 academic year) Study abroad In Year 3, you will have opportunities to study abroad.The University has a variety of agreements with international institutions that allow you to study there in Year 3. Common destinations include:USACanadaAustraliaEuropeAsiaWhat are my choices for going abroad?This is enhanced by subject-specific agreements, which provide additional destinations.Where can I go? Teaching and assessment Teaching The exciting nature of engineering means you will have a diverse learning experience throughout your degree programme.We will teach you through a combination of:lecturestutorialslaboratory sessionsprojectsgroup workIn your final years, you will dedicate more time to private study, so you will need to be well-motivated and organised. You will receive supervision with projects. SustainabilityCompulsory course material on this programme reflects the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals; primarily SDGs 7, 8 and 9. Depending on the optional courses you choose to take, you will have the opportunity to explore others.Further your knowledge of sustainability with our free training and resourcesSocial and civic responsibility is a key focus of the University.Learn more about our focus on social and civic responsibility in our Climate Strategy Assessment You will be assessed through coursework and examinations.For detailed information on compulsory and option courses you should review the Programme Structure - Degree Programme Table. You can find links to this information under the individual years of study.Refer to individual course details to see the types of assessment included. Sample timetable This is a sample timetable showing a week in the life of a first-year Electronics and Computer Science student (Semester 1). Courses may change from year-to-year and your own timetable will differ.Monday10am to 10.50am - Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)11.10am to 1.00pm - Engineering Principles 1 (lecture)2.10pm to 3.00pm - Informatics 1 (lecture)3.10pm – 5.00pm - Informatics 1 (workshop)Tuesday12.10pm to 1.00pm - Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)2.10pm to 3.00pm - Informatics 1 (lecture)4.10pm to 6.00pm - Engineering Principles 1 (seminar)Wednesday10am to 12pm - Engineering Principles 1 (group work)12.10pm to 1.00pm - Engineering Mathematics 1A (workshop)Thursday9am to 10.50am - Informatics 1 (seminar)12.10pm to 1.00pm - Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)2.10pm to 3.00pm - Informatics 1 (lecture)Friday2.10pm to 3.00pm - Informatics 1 (lecture) Support for your studies You will have access to a range of support services if you need them throughout your degree.We will assign you to a student adviser, and this should be the first person to contact if you need help. They can guide you to other University service teams depending on what support you need.Support for your studies Where you will study Study location As this is a joint honours degree across the Schools of Engineering and Informatics, your taught courses will be delivered across two different campus locations within the city.Informatics and computer science related courses will primarily be delivered in the University’s Central Campus area, close to the city centre.Engineering courses will primarily be delivered on the King’s Buildings campus, around 15 minutes from central Edinburgh by bus.You may also study at various other University campus locations in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, depending on the option courses selected. Academic facilities At the King's Buildings campus, you will have access to a wide range of practical facilities, including : electronics teaching labpower teaching labindustry standard software and hardwarein-person and remote labsIn addition, you can access a wide range of academic facilities, including:librariesstudy spaces (some spaces are open 24 hours)IT facilitiessocial spacesleisure facilitiesYou can also take advantage of the University’s computing resources. This includes a laptop loan service offered through the library, with extended loans available for those in financial hardship.Borrowing a laptopAll essential reading materials are freely accessible through the University library or on our online learning platform LEARN.Engineering MakerspaceYou will be able to bring your ideas to life at the Engineering Makerspace, a dedicated workspace for students to design, build and test their own projects and inventions.Engineering Makerspace Career paths and further study Accreditation This degree is currently going through the process of reaccreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Accreditation is awarded through a renewal-based and periodic accreditation review process, which is currently underway for academic year 2026/27. Statuses can be checked on the Engineering Council pages.Engineering Council pages (external link) Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a master's degree or doctorate accredited as further learning for CEng to hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees. An accredited degree is also likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords. Career paths 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 learningtechnology for medicineefficiency in transportationsafety monitoring systemssurveillanceentertainmentwireless communicationsmanufacturing and computingrenewable energy generationOur 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 engineerfirmware engineerhardware design engineersoftware engineerIT consultantInternshipsThe School of Engineering funds a number of internships each year to enable students to work on research or teaching focused projects over the summer and gain relevant work experience here in the School. Internships are allocated on a competitive basis, across each of the four disciplines: Chemical, Civil & Environmental, Electronics & Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Applications are open to non-finalist undergraduate students who are at least in the second year of their programme.We advertise internship opportunities and arrange company presentations with the Careers Service. These experiences can feature on your transcript after completing an Edinburgh Award.About the Edinburgh Award Careers Service Our Careers Service can help you to fully develop your potential and achieve your future goals.The Careers Service supports you not only while you are studying at the University, but also for up to two years after you finish your studies.With the Careers Service, you can:access digital resources to help you understand your skills and strengthstry different types of experiences and reflect on how and what you developget help finding work, including part-time jobs, vacation work, internships and graduate jobsattend careers events and practice interviewsget information and advice to help you make informed decisionsVisit the Careers Service website Further study Edinburgh graduates have progressed into employment or postgraduate study.Find out about our postgraduate degrees in Engineering Graduate profiles Our alumni have used their engineering degrees to enter hugely varied careers in different fields and industries around the world. Read about the paths they have taken. Applying How to apply You must submit a full application through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) before the relevant deadline.Guidance on applying through UCAS What you need to apply As part of your application, you will need:your academic qualificationsa personal statementevidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications)a reference How we select If you have met, or are predicted to meet, all our entry requirements by the relevant deadline, then your application will go into our selection process.As part of this selection process, we will review all the information you submit in your UCAS application when we decide who to select for this degree programme.How we select applicants When to apply 2027 entry UCAS deadline: 13 January 2027 (6:00pm GMT)This is the deadline for all UK, EU and international applicants to non-medicine and veterinary medicine programmes.To find out if any degree programmes have spaces after 13 January 2027, search the University of Edinburgh on the UCAS website.Search degrees that are open on the UCAS websiteKey application dates and deadlines After you apply After you have applied for your degree programme, we suggest you have a look at the following information to help you prepare for university:How to submit your qualificationsAttend an offer holder eventReceiving our decisionAccepting your offerAfter you’ve accepted your offerIf you have a disability and need more support at university Applying as an international student As an international student, you apply for this degree programme through UCAS. Find out more about applying through UCAS Visas and immigration If you do not have the right to live in the UK, you will need to apply for and secure a Student visa before the start date of your degree programme. Our Student Immigration Service can help you with the Student visa application process. Applying for a visa AgentsAn education agent is someone who can help you with the application process as an international student. We work with education agents around the world and have a list of local offices you can contact. Find contact details for an education agent Life at Edinburgh Accommodation We guarantee an offer of University accommodation for all new, single undergraduate students from outside Edinburgh. To be eligible, you need to meet all criteria and apply for accommodation by 16 August in the year of your entry to the University.University accommodation websiteAccommodation guarantee criteriaIf you prefer to live elsewhere, we can offer you advice on finding accommodation in Edinburgh.Accommodation information from the Edinburgh University Students' Association Advice Place Societies and clubs Our societies help you develop your interests, meet like-minded people, find a new hobby or simply socialise.Our engineering student-led projects include:Engineering for Change (sustainability)Edinburgh University Formula Student (automotive technology)HYPED (Hyperloop)Endeavour (rocketry)HumanEd (robotics)Precious plastics (recycling)SocietiesSports clubs The electronics and electrical engineering discipline supports the Electronics After Hours Club. This allows you to develop your own extra-curricular projects in a supportive environment. The city of Edinburgh Edinburgh is regularly voted among the UK’s top student cities (2nd in the UK, QS 2026).Scotland's inspiring capital will form the background to your studies — a city with an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty and modern city life.Find out more about living in EdinburghOur community The School of Engineering and the School of Informatics foster a vibrant and inclusive community. Our students come together to collaborate on innovative projects, and participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities. The supportive environment encourages personal and academic growth, with numerous opportunities for community-building and networking. Exercise, leisure and support facilities Outside of your studies, we offer a range of facilities you can use, including: sport and active wellbeing facilitiesUniversity cafes and cateringEdinburgh University Students' Association venues and shopsa multi-faith chaplaincy for all faiths and nonea University nursery (based at King’s Buildings campus) Health and wellbeing support You will have access to free health and wellbeing services throughout your time at university if you need them.The support services we offer include:a student counselling servicea health centre (doctor's surgery)support if you're living in University accommodationdedicated help and support if you have a disability or need adjustmentHealth and wellbeing support services Contact and events Entry requirements source data Source data of all entry requirements for this programme
