BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering including a Foundation Year
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, combining electronics with computer science. Core topics include circuit design, computer architecture, embedded systems, signal processing, control systems, and artificial intelligence & machine learning. The course includes a year-long Research Project in the final year, allowing independent study on a topic of the student's choice. Students complete a Design and Prototyping Project in each year of study, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world problems.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDD IB: 24 points in the IB Diploma or 72 UCAS tariff points
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
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: 85%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 21%
- London: 39%
- South East: 31%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics for Engineering
- Electronics For Engineers
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Engineering Materials and Design
- Design and Prototyping Project
- Electronic Circuits
- Mechatronics and Measurements
- Microcomputer Technology
- Embedded Systems and IoT
- Electronics and Digital IC Design
- Signal Processing and Control Systems
- Engineering Team Project
- Robotics and AI
- Research Project
- Digital System Design
- Communications and Networking
- Image Analysis and Applications
- Fundamentals of Cyber Security
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering including a Foundation Year at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £55,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering including a Foundation Year at University of Kent do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering including a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering including a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
The typical offer is DDD at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 76 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering including a Foundation Year at University of Kent accredited?
Yes. 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.
How many students continue on BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering including a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.