BEng Electronics and Computer Science
About this course
The BEng (Hons) in Electronics and Computer Science is an undergraduate degree in the electrical and electronic engineering domain that focuses on hardware and software systems. Core topics include Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, and Microelectronics. The programme features an Industrial Liaison Board composed of senior industry representatives who influence curriculum development. The first year covers foundational mathematics, problem-solving skills, and technical topics including general engineering, electronics, and computer science. The second year progresses to analogue circuits, digital systems, microelectronics, sensor networks, algorithms, data structures, and computer systems.
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Entry requirements
A level: from AAA to ABB in one set of exams (required: Mathematics at A, one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science/Computing, Design and Technology (excluding Food Technology) or Engineering at B) IB: from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 665 at HL
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 65%
- Assessment and feedback: 60%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- Scotland: 70%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- problem-solving skills
- teamwork
- advanced thinking
- confidence
- mathematics
- technical topics such as general engineering, electronics and electrical engineering and computer science
- analogue circuits
- digital systems
- microelectronics
- sensor networks
- algorithms
- data structures
- computer systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electronics and Computer Science at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £39,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £55,500. The £44,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electronics and Computer Science at University of Edinburgh do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electronics and Computer Science at University of Edinburgh?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Electronics and Computer Science at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 37 points in the IB. The average entrant had 169 UCAS points.
Does BEng Electronics and Computer Science at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Electronics and Computer Science at University of Edinburgh?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.