Electronics and Computer Engineering (Industrial)
About this course
MEng, BEng in Electronics and Computer Engineering (Industrial), an electrical and electronic engineering degree focused on the integration of hardware, software, and advanced technologies. Core topics include Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes an industrial placement year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Circuit Analysis and Design, Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers, Computational Foundations of Artificial Intelligence, and Algorithms and Numerical Mathematics. The second year progresses to Electronic Circuit and Systems Design, Embedded Systems Project, Microprocessors and Programmable Logic, and IoT and Edge Computing. The third year involves Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Audio Signal Processing, and an Individual Engineering Project. The fifth year includes advanced study through modules such as Team Engineering Project, FPGA Design for System-on-Chip, Control Systems Design, and Embedded Microprocessor System Design.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA 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: 18 points at Higher Level to include 5 in HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or 6 in HL Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
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
- Autonomous search-and-rescue robot
- 4G mobile system simulation
- Aviation flight tracking receiver
- Quadrocopter surveillance drone
- Walking School Bus
- Modern Industry Practice
- Team Engineering Project
- Digital Signal Processing
- FPGA Design for System-on-Chip
- Control Systems Design
- Embedded Microprocessor System Design
- Medical Electronics and E-Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Electronics and Computer Engineering (Industrial) 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 Electronics and Computer Engineering (Industrial) 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 Electronics and Computer Engineering (Industrial) 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 Electronics and Computer Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Electronics and Computer Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.