BEng Electronics and Computer Engineering
About this course
BEng in Electronics and Computer Engineering, an electrical and electronic engineering degree focused on hardware, software, and digital technology integration. Core topics include Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Systems Design. Students can transfer to the four-year integrated Masters degree at the end of the second year. The first year covers foundational principles through Circuit Analysis and Design, Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers, Introduction to Engineering Mathematics, and Electronic Design Project. The second year progresses into specialized areas with Electronic Circuit and Systems Design, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems Project, and IoT and Edge Computing. The final year involves advanced study and practical work through Control Systems, Audio Signal Processing, Digital Media Engineering, and the Individual Engineering Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB BTEC: D*DD (RQF) with Distinctions in all Mathematics units including Maths and Further Maths (and/ or other appropriate maths units) plus a diagnostic Maths test. Some units may be optional on your BTEC but are required by the Faculty. Please contact us for further information. IB: 17 points at Higher Level to include 5 in HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or 6 in HL Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BEng Electronics and Computer Engineering (H6B7) at the University of Leeds for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 55 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 21%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 26%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 16%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 12%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Circuit Analysis and Design
- Computational Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Communication Systems
- Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers
- Introduction to Engineering Mathematics
- Algorithms and Numerical Mathematics
- Electronic Design Project
- Electronic Circuit and Systems Design
- Machine Learning
- Communications Theory
- Embedded Systems Project
- Microprocessors and Programmable Logic
- IoT and Edge Computing
- Control Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Audio Signal Processing
- Individual Engineering Project
- Digital Media Engineering
- Professional Studies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electronics and Computer Engineering at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £48,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electronics and Computer Engineering at University of Leeds do next?
90% 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 Engineering at University of Leeds?
93% 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 Engineering at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Does BEng Electronics and Computer Engineering at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Electronics and Computer Engineering at University of Leeds?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.