BEng Computer and Electronic Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Computer and Electronic Engineering, an electrical and electronic engineering degree focused on computer architecture, microprocessors, and embedded software systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, and Project Management. The course includes an optional placement year and offers two entry routes, with options available for high-performing students to transfer between degree paths. The first year establishes core knowledge through modules such as Core Mathematics, Circuit Analysis, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Programming and Software Engineering, Digital Systems, and Applied Engineering. The second year progresses to Advanced Mathematics, Electronics, Embedded Systems Programming, Computer Architecture, Telecommunications Engineering, and Project Design and Management. The final year includes compulsory modules in Engineering Systems and Management and an Individual Project. Students can also select from optional modules such as Embedded Software Design and Implementation, State Control Systems, Wireless Communications, Electronic Systems Design, Computer Networks and Security, and Machine Learning for IoT Systems.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Maths and either Computing, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths or Physics IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) including HL Maths and either Computer Science or Physics at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD in a relevant subject plus A level Maths at Grade B. Grades DD in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering plus Grades BB from 2 A levels. Grade D in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grades AB from two A levels. A level subjects: All offers include Maths and either Computing, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths or Physics. Preferred BTEC: Computing, Electrical/Electronic or Engineering.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 21%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 16%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 8%
- Scotland: 1%
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.
- Accredited by the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) 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, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Core Mathematics
- Circuit Analysis
- Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
- Programming and Software Engineering
- Digital Systems
- Applied Engineering
- Advanced Mathematics
- Electronics
- Embedded Systems Programming
- Computer Architecture
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Project Design and Management
- Engineering Systems and Management
- Individual Project
- Embedded Software Design and Implementation
- State Control Systems
- Wireless Communications
- Electronic Systems Design
- Computer Networks and Security
- Machine Learning for IoT Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Computer and Electronic Engineering at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £49,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Computer and Electronic Engineering at Loughborough University 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 Computer and Electronic Engineering at Loughborough University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Computer and Electronic Engineering at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BEng Computer and Electronic Engineering at Loughborough University 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. Accredited by the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) 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 Computer and Electronic Engineering at Loughborough University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.