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Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

Complemented by engineering expertise, you will gain the knowledge to be able to design and create technologies that power the modern world.

Course outline

Our professionally-accredited* BEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science degree will prepare you for a successful career in a diverse and in-demand sector.

This programme offers a unique blend of electrical engineering and computer science, creating a powerful synergy that is shaping the future of industries. This combination enables you to develop cutting-edge solutions that bridge the gap between hardware and software, revolutionising the way we live, work, and interact.

The academic quality of this course is showcased by being accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) helping you on your journey to become a chartered professional.

Key benefits

  • Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)

  • Supported for success – Ranked 5th in the UK for ‘continuation’ (Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Complete University Guide, 2025)

  • Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.

  • Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)

  • Investing in you - Ranked 3rd in the UK for ‘spend per student’ (Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Guardian, 2025)

  • Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)

  • Here for you - 97% of students felt positive about the academic support they received (Electrical and Electronic Engineering; National Student Survey, 2024)

  • World class facilities – Including access to Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies, one of the world’s leading photonic research centres.

  • Excellent prospects - Ranked 8th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Computer Science; Complete University Guide, 2025)

  • Highly ranked - Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems (Guardian, 2025)

Where can this degree take me?

The transferable skills that our electrical engineering and computer science programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:

  • Software engineer

  • Electrical engineer

  • Controls engineer

  • Graduate technical consultant

  • Security analyst

  • Junior applications engineer

  • Web developer

  • Graduate electrical and transport engineer

Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Microsoft, Royal Air Force (RAF), Atkins, Thames Water, Babcock, Amazon, Deloitte, and Vodafone.

Professional accreditation
*This programme is accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2025.

Accreditation is on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Modules

For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/electronic-engineering-and-computer-science-beng

Assessment method

For more information on how this course is assessed, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/electronic-engineering-and-computer-science-beng

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
GH46
Institution code:
A80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BBC - CCC

BBC including Mathematics and another of the listed STEM (a) subjects: Standard offer. BCC including Mathematics and another of the listed STEM (a) subjects; and if the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B. CCC including Mathematics and another of the listed STEM (a) subjects: Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer. STEM (a) subjects accepted: Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM

Any subject: DDM + grade B in A Level Maths. QCF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians. RQF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics. For other BTEC combinations please check the Aston website.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits P: 0 credits

15 Distinction credits and 30 Merit credits at Level 3, including 15 credits in Mathematics units and 15 credits in STEM (a) subject units. STEM (a) subjects accepted: Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points

achieving 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level subjects including Mathematics and another STEM (a) subject. STEM (a) subjects accepted: Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language or Literature Grade C/4 and Mathematics C/4.

T Level - D

The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - Building Services Engineering for Construction - Onsite Construction - Design and Development for Engineering Manufacturing - Engineering Manufacturing Processing and Control - Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Aston Ready is our contextual offer scheme that could reduce your undergraduate offer by one or two grades. Assessed at the point of application, there are no additional forms to fill in. Details of eligibility criteria can be found on our website.

Learn more on the Aston University, Birmingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 3 other electrical and electronic engineering courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

80% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
International£22575Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

*On 20 October 2025, the Government announced that tuition fees in England for Home students will be increased annually in line with inflation, starting in 2026. The Government have since confirmed that it intends to determine the inflation-linked increase using the Retail Price Index, although this is subject to parliamentary approval. According to the Department for Education’s Policy Paper published on 26 November, the annual tuition fee for the Programme commencing in the academic year 2026/7 is expected to be £9,790, subject to parliamentary approval. If you are holding an offer at Aston, when the annual tuition fee for your Programme for the 2026/27 academic year has been confirmed, we will write to update you. We will also provide as much information as we can about the inflation-linked increase in tuition fees for future academic years. The duration of your programme is set out at the top of this webpage and you will be responsible for the payment of an annual tuition fee in each of these years. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually in accordance with its Terms and Conditions (https://www.aston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2025-11/aston_university_undergraduate_terms_of_enrolment_20262027.pdf) and subject at all times to the maximum tuition fee caps set by Government from time to time. This means that your total tuition fee may be higher than stated above. An increase in fees will allow the University to cover the increased costs of delivering the course and ensure it is able to maintain high standards of education and facilities.
**For international fee payers, the University reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually in accordance with its Terms and Conditions (https://www.aston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2025-11/aston_university_undergraduate_terms_of_enrolment_20262027.pdf) and subject at all times to the maximum tuition fee caps set by Government from time to time. Please visit our website for more detailed information.

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