BSc Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, combining computing fundamentals with electronic engineering. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An optional industry placement is available. The final year includes a major project in electronic engineering.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A level: BCC-BBC IB: 28 points
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 73%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 11%
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%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 65%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 9%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 14%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 9%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Computing Principles and Skills
- Software Systems: Threats and Opportunities
- Applied Programming and Data Science
- Fundamentals of Computing
- User Centred Software Development
- Databases
- Problem Solving with Programming
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Analogue and Digital Circuit Design
- Electrodynamics
- Work Placement
- Experiential Learning
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Year In Industry
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Programming for Mobile Devices
- Design Thinking for Innovation
- Control Systems Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- Implementation Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £10,000 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at University of Chester do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at University of Chester?
74% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at University of Chester?
73% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.