Electronics and Computer Science MEng (Hons) Level: Undergraduate Subject: Engineering Year of entry: 2026 Key facts UCAS Code GHK6 Award MEng (Hons) Duration of study 5 years Delivery Full-time Study location Multiple campuses Start date September 2026 School School of Engineering College College of Science and Engineering Study abroad Available Accreditation Available Placement Available 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. The Master of Engineering (MEng) degreeThe MEng degree is relevant to those wishing to pursue a career as a professional engineer or a computer scientist in industry.This programme combines more advanced study than our Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree, with a greater emphasis on industrial skills.You will also get the opportunity to work in an industrial company while you carry out your MEng project in Years 4 and 5.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 takes 5 years to complete. 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 Consistently ranked in the UK's top 10 universities for engineering (THE Rankings by subject 2024 and QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).Consistently ranked top 30 globally for computer science (20th in the world and 4th in the UK for Computer Science in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024). Programme benefits Make use of an enviable suite of facilities including specialist laboratories, student makerspaces and cutting-edge industry-standard equipment.Undertake a six-month placement in industry or at an overseas research institution, university, or company in your final year.Study in Edinburgh, a city regularly voted among the UK’s top student cities (top 2 in the UK, QS 2024) and benefit from research-led teaching by internationally leading academics.We have strong links to industry (particularly in microelectronics) with excellent career prospects, industry relevant curriculum, internships and the opportunity of a final year project placement.A balanced curriculum that covers theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work.Our degree programmes are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. The programme is taught by leading experts in the field of informatics, with access to world-class engineering resources.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 Choo 2nd Year MEng Electronics and Computer Science student Entry requirements Find your entry requirementsUse the dropdowns to find out your entry requirements.Select the country where you are studying or where you studied your qualification.Select the qualification you are studying or studied. 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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 a maximum of £920 to £2,257 on living costs each month, 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 renewalThe School of Engineering is 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 bodiesstudentsThis renewal makes sure we equip you for an exciting career in the ever-changing world of engineering. Year 1 In Year 1, electronics and computer science have equal weighting. 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 engineer, including:problem-solving skillsteamworkadvanced thinkingconfidencetechnical topics in general engineering, electronics and electrical engineeringmathematics Find Year 1 courses (2024-2025 academic year) Year 2 In Year 2, you will specialise in core themes in electronics, which usually include:analogue circuits digital system design microelectronics signal processing and communications software and embedded systems laboratoryMeanwhile, you will develop a greater understanding of computer science from introductory courses covering: algorithms data structurescomputer systemsYou will also usually study essentials in the engineer's toolkit to develop your skills in: engineering mathematics essential professional skills for engineers Find Year 2 courses (2024-2025 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 Year 3 courses (2024-2025 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.As in Year 3, you can move away from an equal split of the two subjects.You will also learn about the economic, social and environmental context of engineering.Individual project You will begin a major project that will span Years 4 and 5.If you undertake an industry-sponsored project on placement, you will normally conduct this on company premises.If you undertake an internal project, you will work within the University with a supervisor from either engineering or informatics.Your project can be linked to the research activity of your supervisor. This will expose you to, and allow you to contribute to, the research output of the school. Find Year 4 courses (2024-2025 academic year) Year 5 Your final year will involve practical and project work.Semester 1 You will continue the major project you started in Year 4, working in industry or embedded within one of our academic research groups in engineering or informatics.This phase of the project represents approximately half of your year’s work, meaning Year 5 involves the application of learned knowledge to practical situations.Semester 2You will select from a choice of advanced courses to specialise further or broaden your skills. Find Year 5 courses (2024-2025 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:USA CanadaAustraliaEuropeAsiaWhat are my choices for going abroad?This is enhanced by subject-specific agreements which provide additional destinations.In addition, MEng projects occasionally take place overseas.Where can I go?(Revised 12 March 2025 to update study abroad information) Placements The School of Engineering placement team coordinates the MEng placements. We maintain strong relationships with our industrial partners and can support you to find a placement by:advertising opportunitiesorganising supporting events to help you with the applications and interviewsguiding you through the processproviding advice so you can make the most of your experienceAll industrial placements advertised by the School of Engineering are paid opportunities.You also have the option to source your own placement in a relevant company or overseas research institution.The industrial placement allows you to apply the knowledge that you have developed as part of your degree to a graduate level project and learn new transferable skills. It may also count towards the professional experience requirement in obtaining Chartered Engineer status.Finding a placementYou also have the option to source your own placement in a relevant company or overseas research institution.Many students find placements through:our network of local industry partnersthrough a UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) scholarshipUK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) scholarshipOver the past three years, our students have undertaken 38 placements in 18 companies/research institutions. This has been possible through a good network of contacts between ourselves and a wide range of industries, and also through a network of alumni who support us.Previous placement hosts have operated in a range of industries including:building servicesmicroelectronic designpowersoftware engineering 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 also receive individual supervision with projects. 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. 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 You will have access to state of the art laboratory facilities, including:industry 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 also 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 Virtual tour You can take a closer look at the School of Engineering and explore our facilities and campus on the University's Virtual Visit site.Virtual visit - School of Engineering Career paths and further study Accreditation 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 a Chartered Engineer.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 engineeremployment in other graduate roles such as an IT consultantOur graduates have entered challenging and rewarding careers with a wide range of companies.InternshipsThe 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, 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(Revised 12 March 2025 to update internships information) Careers Service We support you to recognise the wealth of possibilities ahead, during your time at the University and after graduation.Our award-winning Careers Service plays an essential part in your wider student experience and provides:tailored adviceindividual guidance and personal assistanceinternships and networking opportunities (with employers from local organisations to top multinationals)access to the experience of our worldwide alumni networkWe invest in your future beyond the end of your degree. Studying at the University of Edinburgh will lay the foundations for your future success.Careers Service Further study Edinburgh graduates have progressed into employment or postgraduate study like our Master of Science (MSc) Sensors and Imaging Systems degree.MSc Sensors and Imaging Systems 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 2026 entry UCAS deadline: 14 January 2026 (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 14 January 2026, 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 Agents An 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)You will have access to an 'Electronics After Hours Club'. This will allow you to develop your own extra-curricular projects in a supportive environment.Societies The city of Edinburgh Edinburgh is regularly voted among the UK’s top student cities (top 2 in the UK, QS 2024).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 communityThe 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 to daily life, including: sport and exercise 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
