MEng Computer & Electronic Systems with International Study
About this course
MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. Core topics include Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme holds triple professional accreditation by the IET, Engineering Council and British Computer Society, enabling registration as a Chartered Engineer, IT Specialist, or both. Students can access the IET Power Academy with paid placements and have the option to study abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: AAB-BBB (Maths, Physics) Year 2 entry: A*AA-AAB (Maths A, Physics, Computing) IB: Year 1 entry: 36-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5) Year 2 entry: 38-34 (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 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
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%
- Skilled trades occupations: 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 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 76%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 14%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- 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.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
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
- CES group design project
- Designing Usable Systems
- Distributed Information Systems
- Advanced Topics in Software Engineering
- Image & Video Processing
- Mobile Software and Applications
- Advanced Digital Signal Processing
- Advanced Microcontroller Applications
- Control Techniques
- DSP & FPGA-Based Embedded System Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Computer & Electronic Systems with International Study 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 MEng Computer & Electronic Systems with International Study 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 MEng Computer & Electronic Systems with International Study 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 MEng Computer & Electronic Systems with International Study at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 203 UCAS points.
Is MEng Computer & Electronic Systems with International Study at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. 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. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does MEng Computer & Electronic Systems with International Study at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Computer & Electronic Systems with International Study at University of Strathclyde?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.