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Electronic and Digital Systems
- MEng
- 5 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- University of Strathclyde
Course summary
Learn to create the next generation of digital electronic technologies that will help transform how we live.
Why Electronic & Digital Systems at Strathclyde?
Ranked Number 1 in Scotland and Number 5 in the UK for Electronic & Electrical Engineering by The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
Technical projects linked to digital electronics companies.
Learn how to design the digital systems that enable wireless, mobile and satellite communications, the internet, and audio, video and modern embedded computing systems.
Access to IET Power Academy & Scholarship programme with paid work placements.
Gain international experience through the option to study abroad.
Professional accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Your Career
Opportunities exist in international brands such as Nokia, Samsung and BT, and chip and system solutions companies such as Siemens and Xilinx. The Scottish electronics market, with Wolfson
Microelectronics, Linn Products and Selex ES, also offers great career prospects.
Recent graduate roles include:
IT Specialist
Systems Engineer
Electronics Engineer
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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:
- H690
- Institution code:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB - BBB
Maths, Physics; Year 2 entry: A*AA-AAB (Maths A, Physics, Computing).
Scottish Higher - AAAAB
Maths A and Physics/Engineering Science; Advanced Highers: Maths and Physics recommended
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 - 32 points
Year 1 Entry: Maths HL5, Physics HL5; Year 2 Entry: 38-34 points (Maths HL6, Physics HL6, Computer Science HL6)
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - ABBB - BBBBB
Maths and Physics/Engineering Science
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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