BSc Computer Engineering
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, covering the full hardware-software stack. Core topics include Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Programming, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Engineering Design. The degree is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for full academic requirements toward Chartered IT Professional registration. A 40-credit individual Research and Development Project is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC-BBB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 89%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Computer Systems Architecture and Networks
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Professional Practice 1
- Programming 1
- Programming 2
- Advanced Programming
- Applied Industrial Automation
- Control Systems and Instrument Engineering
- Foundations of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Security
- Professional Practice II
- Embedded Systems
- Internet Security
- IT Management
- Microprocessor and Sensor Systems Applications in Engineering
- Research and Development Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Engineering at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Engineering at Edge Hill University 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 Engineering at Edge Hill University?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Engineering at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Engineering at Edge Hill University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Engineering at Edge Hill University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Engineering at Edge Hill University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.