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Electronic and Computer Engineering

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Course summary

This unique joint programme across electronic engineering and computer science offers opportunities to respond to the growing worldwide demands in complex technologies and smart applications. This programme provides the students with the necessary synergistic skills between the computing systems and electronics applications. Students will explore a wide range of computer hardware and software, electronics, digital systems, embedded systems, machine learning, artificial intelligence, security, and software development for a variety of fields in today's fast-changing marketplace.

As a graduate of this degree, the students will be able to attain the required knowledge and expertise to become electronic and computing professional spanning the following subject areas:
• Analogue/digital electronics, electrical principles, and programming,
• Design and test advanced embedded and real-time systems.
• Deep understanding of software development, control engineering, and communications systems
• High level knowledge in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and parallel computing.

Additionally, during their study at the University of Plymouth, they will be able to enjoy the university’s new facilities - state of the art lecture theatres, computer laboratories, study and social spaces – in the £63 million teaching and research Babbage building opened in March 2024.

Furthermore, the programme also shares the same stage one with BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme, allowing the flexibility of transfer to stage two of this programme if entry requirements are met.

Modules

Course Modules

The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry and up to date information can be found on our website.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
P60

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Application codes

Institution code:
P60

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

104 UCAS points To include Grade C from A Level Maths and Grade E at a second relevant subject: Relevant subjects include design technology, electronics, engineering, further mathematics, physics, pure mathematics, statistics, use of mathematics, computer science or chemistry.

T Level
M

Science / Engineering pathway

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 104

To include Grade C from A Level Maths and Grade E at a second relevant subject: Relevant subjects include design technology, electronics, engineering, further mathematics, physics, pure mathematics, statistics, use of mathematics, computer science or chemistry.

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

Considered in combination

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Distinction or Merit, with at least 12 level 3 credits at Distinction in Maths and 12 level 3 credits at Merit in a second relevant science subject

Scottish Advanced Higher

104 ucas points to include Grade C from Advanced Highers Maths and Grade E at a second relevant subject: Relevant subjects include design technology, electronics, engineering, further mathematics, physics, pure mathematics, statistics, use of mathematics, computer science or chemistry.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D

Engineering/science/technology BTEC. To include merit in mathematics as a core module: mathematics for technicians, mathematics for engineering.

Extended Project

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 26

include 5 at Higher Level Mathematics and 3 at a Higher Level second relevant subject. Relevant Subjects include Design technology, electronics, engineering, further mathematics, physics, pure mathematics, statistics, use of mathematics, computer science or chemistry.

Maths and English considered within

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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

Engineering/science/technology BTEC. To include merit in mathematics as a core module: mathematics for technicians, mathematics for engineering.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

104 points include H4 in Maths and H5 in a second relevant subject. Relevant subjects include design technology, electronics, engineering, further mathematics, physics, pure mathematics, statistics, use of mathematics, computer science or chemistry.

Maths and English considered within

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

Maths and English GCSE at Grade C/4

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6With 5.5 in all elements.

Full details of English Language requirements can be found on our website.https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements

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.

At the University of Plymouth, we believe in building a welcoming and inclusive community that supports every student to achieve their full potential.

With our contextual offer scheme, we may extend offers below our standard entry criteria to those applicants whose circumstances and experiences could have impacted their education and academic performance. You can check your eligibility for a contextual offer using our online postcode checker.

Learn more on the University of Plymouth website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

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Fees and funding

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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.

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For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees

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