BEng Computer & Electronic Systems
About this course
BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, combining hardware design with software development. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Triple professional accreditation from the IET, Engineering Council and British Computer Society allows progression to Chartered Engineer or IT Specialist status.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: ABB-BBB (Maths, Physics) Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (Maths A, Physics, Computing) IB: Year 1 entry: 34-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5) Year 2 entry: 36-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6, Computer Science HL6)
What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 3%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 14%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- Scotland: 91%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- 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.
Modules
- Engineering Industry & Profession
- Machines, Languages & Computation
- Programming Foundations
- Fundamentals of Computer Systems
- Electronic & Electrical Principles 1
- Engineering Mathematics 1E
- Engineering Mathematics 2E
- Engineering Design & Manufacture
- Advanced Programming
- Computer Systems & Architecture
- Electronic & Electrical Principles 2
- Digital Electronic & Programming Design
- Engineering Mathematics 3E
- Logic & Algorithms
- Physical Electronics
- Electromagnetism
- Building Software Systems
- Computer Systems & Concurrency
- Signals & Communications Systems
- Engineering Innovation & Management
- CES mini project
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Programming Language Definition & Implementation
- Instrumentation & Microcontrollers
- Analogue & Digital System Design
- Engineering Analysis
- Individual Project
- Software Architecture & Design
- Theory of Computation
- Communications Networks
- Digital Signal Processing Principles
- Embedded Systems
- Digital Forensics
- Information Transmission & Security
- Control Principles
- Photonic Systems
- Analogue and Digital System Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Computer & Electronic Systems at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £55,000. 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 & Electronic Systems at University of Strathclyde do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Computer & Electronic Systems at University of Strathclyde?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Computer & Electronic Systems at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 201 UCAS points.
Is BEng Computer & Electronic Systems at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. 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 & Electronic Systems at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Computer & Electronic Systems at University of Strathclyde?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.