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Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Aston University, Birmingham - UCAS

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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

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
International £21500 Year 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

UK students (Home Undergraduate): The annual tuition fee for the programme commencing in academic year 2025/26 will be £9,535 (subject to the passing of legislation implementing the Government’s policy to increase the maximum tuition fee from £9,250, payable by Home Undergraduate students on full-time courses). The fee for the placement year is £1,250. International students (Overseas Undergraduate): The annual tuition fee for the programme commencing in academic year 2025/26 will be £21,500. The fee for the placement year is £2,500. All students: The duration of your programme is set out above 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 (aston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms_and_Conditions_of_Enrolment_2025-6.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, but your total tuition fee will never increase by more than 6% year on year. 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.
Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Aston University, Birmingham - UCAS