MEng Electronic and Computer Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) Electronic and Computer Engineering is an undergraduate electrical and electronic engineering degree spanning four years full-time. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a large team software engineering project and a substantial individual project, and is fully accredited by the IET to fulfil the training requirements for Chartered Engineer status. The first year covers foundational principles through modules such as Introduction to Engineering, Programming and Digital Interfacing, Mathematics, and Digital Electronics. The second year progresses to subjects including Mathematics, Signals and Systems, Circuit Design, and Software Design. The third year involves advanced study via modules like Communications, Systems and Digital Communications, Digital Engineering, and Electronics Group Project Part A. Optional modules in the third and fourth years allow specialisation in areas such as Digital Signal Processing, Electric Powertrain Design, Machine Learning, and Power Electronics. The final year culminates in an Individual Final Project alongside compulsory study in Cloud and Distributed Computing.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Maths. IB: 36 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: DDD in the BTEC National Extended Diploma plus A level Maths grade A DD in the BTEC National Diploma in any subject plus A level Maths grade A D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA 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 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
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 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Access course: 2%
- Other qualifications: 8%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
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
- Electronics Project 1
- Mathematics, Signals and Systems
- Electronics Project 2
- Circuit Design
- Control, Sensors and Instrumentation
- Software Design
- Data Analysis and Numerical Methods
- Communications, Systems and Digital Communications
- Digital Engineering
- Electronics Group Project Part A
- Electronics Group Project Part B
- Digital Signal Processing
- Electric Powertrain Design
- Photovoltaics and Solar Thermal Energy
- Individual Final Project
- Cloud and Distributed Computing
- Modelling and Analysing Sound and Music Signals
- Machine Vision and Human Machine Interaction
- Circular Economy and Sustainability in Engineering Management
- Future Healthcare and Computer Aided Diagnosis
- Medical Imaging and Physics
- Power Electronics
- Electric Vehicle Technologies
- Smart Grid
- Practical Skills in Virtual Anatomy and Morphology
- Scientific Supercomputing
- Immersive and Interactive Audio
- Critical Evaluation of Intelligent Robots
- Fuel Cell and Battery Technologies
- Leadership in Engineering Businesses
- Machine Learning
- Robot Kinematics and Dynamics
- Sound Interactions in the Metaverse
- Advanced Project Management- Agile, Scrum and Lean Six Sigma
- Sustainable Energy Technologies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of York?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of York?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Is MEng Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of York accredited?
Yes. 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.
Does MEng 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 MEng Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of York?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.