BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Computer Engineering is an electrical and electronic engineering degree combining hardware and software studies. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Signal Processing, and Data Analysis. The course is fully accredited by the IET and counts towards Chartered Engineer status, with an optional year in industry available prior to the final year. The first year covers foundational engineering principles through modules such as Introduction to Engineering, Programming and Digital Interfacing, Mathematics, Digital Electronics, Analogue Electronics, and Electronic Engineering Project 1. The second year expands into specialized technical areas via Mathematics, Signals and Systems, Electronics Project 2, Circuit Design, Control, Sensors and Instrumentation, Software Design, Data Analysis and Numerical Methods, alongside optional choices in Electromagnetism and Electrical Circuits and Systems. The final year involves core study in Cloud and Distributed Computing alongside the Individual Final Project. Students can also tailor their studies through optional modules covering Communication Systems and Digital Communications, Product Design, Development and Commercialization, Robotics Design and Construction, Biomedical Engineering, Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation, Digital Signal Processing, Electric Powertrain Design, Digital Engineering, and Photovoltaics and Solar Thermal Energy.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Maths. IB: 34 points overall with grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. BTEC: We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: DDM in the BTEC National Extended Diploma plus A level Maths grade B DD in the BTEC National Diploma in any subject plus A level Maths grade B D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB at A level including Mathematics We consider BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/ Extended Diploma with Unit 7- Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Unit 8- Further Engineering Mathematics in place of A Level Mathematics.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 9%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 23%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 15%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Engineering
- Programming and Digital Interfacing
- Mathematics
- Digital Electronics
- Analogue Electronics
- Electronic Engineering Project 1
- Mathematics, Signals and Systems
- Electronics Project 2
- Circuit Design
- Control, Sensors and Instrumentation
- Software Design
- Data Analysis and Numerical Methods
- Electromagnetism
- Electrical Circuits and Systems
- Cloud and Distributed Computing
- Individual Final Project
- Communication Systems and Digital Communications
- Product Design, Development and Commercialization
- Robotics Design and Construction
- Biomedical Engineering
- Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation
- Digital Signal Processing
- Electric Powertrain Design
- Digital Engineering
- Photovoltaics and Solar Thermal Energy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of York earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £51,500. 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 Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of York do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of York?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of York?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of York 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 Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of York include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of York?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.