MEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, combining electrical and electronic engineering with computer science. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Microelectronics, and Control Systems. The curriculum includes independent and group MEng project modules in the final years.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall and no score less than 4 and including 5 in HL Mathematics and 5 in a second HL science subject, or pass the IB Diploma with 6,5,5 in three Higher Level subjects, including HL Mathematics and a second HL science subject. BTEC: Distinction in BTEC (any subject) plus AB in A Levels.; D*D in a relevant BTEC considered alongside grade B in A Level Mathematics.; D*D*D in a relevant Diploma, including Distinction in ‘Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians’ unit. Students will also be required to take an online Mathematics assessment, please contact the University for further information.
What students say
Based on about 102 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 310 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 46 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 56%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 7%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 7%
- Scotland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 290 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 71%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 26%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- ENGINEERING SKILLS IN PRACTICE
- ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS & SYSTEMS
- ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
- DIGITAL & INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS DESIGN
- OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
- INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
- PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE PARADIGMS
- APPLIED ELECTRONIC SKILLS AND ENGINEERING PRACTICE
- DATABASE DEVELOPMENT
- SOFTWARE ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
- SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS
- COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS: PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS
- DIGITAL ELECTRONICS & MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS
- CONTROL SYSTEMS
- LOW POWER COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
- APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH C++
- CLOUD COMPUTING FOR E-COMMERCE
- MENG PROJECT
- HONOURS YEAR COMPUTER SCIENCE PROJECT
- POWER SYSTEMS AND POWER ELECTRONICS
- PHOTONICS AND OPTICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
- INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - CONCEPTS AND DESIGN
- DIGITAL AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
- MENG GROUP PROJECT (EEE)
- RESEARCH SKILLS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- DIGITAL SYSTEM DESIGN
- EFFICIENT ALGORITHMS
- MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS
- THE INTERNET OF THINGS: ARCHITECTURE AND APPLICATIONS
- MEASUREMENT, MONITORING AND SENSORS
- WIRELESS SYSTEMS AND CAD DESIGNS
- INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - CONCEPTS AND DESIGN
- MANAGEMENT OF DESIGN
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £57,500. The £44,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at University of Liverpool do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at University of Liverpool?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is MEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does MEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at University of Liverpool?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.