Electronic & Software Engineering
About this course
The BEng/BSc/MEng in Electronic & Software Engineering is an electrical and electronic engineering and software engineering degree focusing on the integration of hardware and software principles. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, and Entrepreneurship. Students undertake a work placement in industry between years 3 and 4, and complete a final individual project. The first year introduces fundamentals through Computing Science 1P (Standard Route), Computing Science 1F - Computing Fundamentals, and Electronic Engineering 1X. The second year advances into practical applications with Introduction to Object Oriented Programming, Algorithms & Data Structures 2, Digital Electronics 2, and Electronic Design Project 2. The third year covers technical topics such as Systems Programming (H), Networked Systems (H), Control 3, and Team Project ESE (H). The fourth year involves Professional Skills and Issues (H), Individual Project (H) (Single) (compulsory), and Business Planning and Management for Engineers. The fifth year includes modules such as Design Special Topic 5 and Individual Project 5.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB or AAA (Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics (for BEng/MEng). (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only).) IB: 34 (6,5,5) or 38 (6,6,6) (Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics (for BEng/MEng). (SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics).) Scottish Higher: BEng : AAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). MEng : AAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. BSc : AAABB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics (AH recommended) and Computing (if Higher Mathematics A grade is not achieved in S5). Scottish Higher (widening access): BSc/BEng: MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) BSc/BEng: MD40 : AABB* BEng Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science (required for BEng/MEng only). Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. BSc Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics (AH recommended) and Computing (if Higher Mathematics A grade is not achieved in S5). Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 58%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 39 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 80%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 12%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 77%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 18%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 11%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Computing Science 1P (Standard Route)
- Computing Science 1F - Computing Fundamentals
- Computing Science - 1S Systems
- Computing Science - 1CT Introduction to Computational Thinking
- Computing Science 1PX (Alternate Route)
- Electronic Engineering 1X
- Electronic Engineering 1Y
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
- Object-Oriented Software Engineering 2
- Algorithms & Data Structures 2
- Networks and Operating Systems Essentials 2
- Web Application Development 2
- Digital Electronics 2
- Electrical Circuits 2
- Analogue Electronics 2
- Embedded Processors 2
- Electronic Design Project 2
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Systems Programming (H)
- Networked Systems (H)
- Operating Systems (H)
- Professional Software Development (H)
- Communication Systems 3
- Control 3
- Electronic System Design 3
- Real Time Computer Systems 3
- Simulation of Engineering Systems 3
- Team Project ESE (H)
- Software Engineering Summer Placement (H)
- Professional Skills and Issues (H)
- Software Engineering Summer Placement (H)
- Individual Project (H) (Single)
- Business Planning and Management for Engineers
- Team Project EE4
- Design Special Topic 5
- Individual Project 5
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Electronic & Software Engineering at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £61,500. The £46,000 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of Electronic & Software Engineering at University of Glasgow do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Electronic & Software Engineering at University of Glasgow?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Electronic & Software Engineering at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 178 UCAS points.
Is Electronic & Software Engineering at University of Glasgow accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does Electronic & Software Engineering at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Electronic & Software Engineering at University of Glasgow?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.