MEng Computer and Electronic Engineering
About this course
The MEng (Hons) in Computer and Electronic Engineering is an undergraduate degree in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering subject area, focusing on the combination of digital electronics, microprocessors, and software. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Accounting, Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course meets the educational requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer. The first year covers mathematical methods, circuit analysis, electrical engineering, software programming, 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. Third-year compulsory modules include engineering systems and management alongside an individual project, with options 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. The final year includes advanced embedded computer architecture and parallel programming as a compulsory element, alongside optional choices such as an engineering research challenge team project, an industry-based engineering team project, consultancy and professional practice, industry 5.0 and robotic challenges, advanced digital and IoT communication technologies, advanced methods for control, acoustic signal processing, antennas, radar and metamaterials, statistical methods and machine learning, and industrial machine vision with AI.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Maths and either Computing, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths or Physics IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including HL Maths and either Computer Science or Physics at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*D*D* in a relevant subject plus A level Maths at Grade A. Grades DD in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering plus Grades AA from two A levels. Grade D in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grades AA 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
- Advanced Embedded Computer Architecture and Parallel Programming
- Engineering Research Challenge Team Project
- Industry Based Engineering Team Project
- Consultancy and Professional Practice
- Industry 5.0 and Robotic Challenges
- Advanced Digital and IoT Communication Technologies
- Advanced Methods for Control
- Acoustic Signal Processing
- Antennas, Radar and Metamaterials
- Statistical Methods and Machine Learning
- Industrial Machine Vision with AI
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng Computer and Electronic Engineering at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is MEng 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 MEng Computer and Electronic Engineering at Loughborough University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.