BEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Microelectronics, and Control Systems. The course includes a School of Engineering Year in Industry and an Honours Year Computer Science Project.
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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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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): 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
- SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING YEAR IN INDUSTRY
- LOW POWER COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
- APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH C++
- CLOUD COMPUTING FOR E-COMMERCE
- BENG 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
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry 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 BEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry 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 BEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry 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 BEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Is BEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry at University of Liverpool 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.
Does BEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Computer Science and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry at University of Liverpool?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.