BEng Engineering (Electronic and Software)
About this course
BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Students undertake a group design project.
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Entry requirements
A level: Three A Levels at BBC. IB: 32 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL including Mathematics and Physics. In addition for entry to Chemical or Petroleum Engineering Chemistry is required. SL English is also required. SQA Highers: Applicants that present with BBBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Where we have more applicants than places we may need to ask for more than the minimum so continued engagement in school is recommended.. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Note: BTEC in Applied Sciences is not normally sufficient on its own for entry into any of our Engineering degrees. Good performance required in Mathematics and Physics. For Chemical or Petroleum Engineering A Level Chemistry is required. GCSE English at Grade C/4 is also required. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher, with Mathematics at H2 and four subjects at H3 (including Physics) Mathematics and Physics are required. For Chemical or Petroleum Engineering H3 Chemistry is also required.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 9%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Modules
- Principles of Electronics
- CAD and Communication in Engineering Practice
- Fundamentals of Engineering Materials
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Fundamental Engineering Mechanics
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Programming 1
- Modelling and Problem Solving for Computing
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Design and Computing in Engineering Practice
- Databases and Data Management
- Software Programming
- Electronic Systems
- Principles of Software Engineering
- C / C++ Programming
- Signals, Systems & Signal Processing
- Engineering Analysis and Methods 1a
- Software Engineering and Professional Practice
- Digital Systems
- Communications Engineering 1
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Design
- Operating Systems
- Security
- Group Design Project (BEng)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Engineering (Electronic and Software) at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £49,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Engineering (Electronic and Software) at University of Aberdeen do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Engineering (Electronic and Software) at University of Aberdeen?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Engineering (Electronic and Software) at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Does BEng Engineering (Electronic and Software) at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Engineering (Electronic and Software) at University of Aberdeen?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.