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Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year in Industry (4 years) at University of Kent - UCAS

University of Kent

Degree level: Undergraduate

Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year in Industry (4 years)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

18Jan
Find your future: Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Change the world around you with a degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering. The combination of electronic engineering with advanced computing knowledge will prepare you to build outstanding systems of the future. Reasons to study BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering at Kent

  • You’ll get to work in real-life, business critical roles, putting into practice the skills you have gained whilst earning a salary
  • Go on to study exciting subjects like robotics, mechatronics and artificial intelligence
  • The course is based on leading-edge research in Computer Science and Engineering
  • The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology
  • Spend time in our dedicated makerspace, The Shed. Build physical devices and development equipment like Oculus Rift and Raspberry Pi and much more!
  • Enter a wide range of careers from computing to electrical and electronics engineering
Course details First year: You’ll gain the skills that will lay the foundation for the rest of your studies – subjects include programming, engineering design and electronics. Second year: Develop your understanding and techniques of the field. Third year: You’ll be able to choose from a range of modules, so you can focus on your interests. You will then go onto complete a final-year project in your specialist area. Year in Industry: This will take place between your second and third year. Students have previously worked in leading companies such as BAE, Pfizer and Airbus. Head over to our website for more details.

Modules

Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Electronic Circuits Introduction to Electronics First Year Engineering Applications Project Introduction to Programming Digital Technologies Engineering Mathematics Engineering Analysis Engineering Design and Mechanics Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Mechatronics and Measurements  Microcomputer Technology  Embedded Systems  and IoT Electronics  and Digital IC Design Signal Processing and Control Systems Engineering Team Project Year in Industry: Industrial Placement Experience Industrial Placement Report Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Digital System Design  Robotics and AI  Project  Communications and Networking  Optional modules may include: Image Analysis and Applications  Fundamentals of Cyber Security

How to apply

31Jan

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:
H695
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/4423/electronic-and-computer-engineering-with-a-year-in-industry-beng

English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html

Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £22700 Year 1
International £22700 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

Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options. Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation. Full-time fees for 2024/25 for international students are £22,700 for laboratory programmes and £18,600 for non-laboratory programmes
Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year in Industry (4 years) at University of Kent - UCAS