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Course summary

From drones to smart technology, engineers with electronics and software skills are needed for our digital future. Why Computer & Electronic Systems at Strathclyde? Ranked Number 4 in the UK for Electronic & Electrical Engineering by The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022. Learn how to design electronic systems and use software engineering to develop next generation digital technology. Access to IET Power Academy & Scholarship programme with paid work placements. Gain international experience through studying abroad. Triple professional accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Engineering Council and British Computer Society means you can choose to become a Chartered Engineer, IT Specialist or both. Your Career 91% graduate employment, with average starting salaries of £26,000 - £28,000 (UniSTATS). Hardware and software jobs exist across a broad range of engineering & technology sectors, including e-commerce, banking, IT, the automotive industry and cyber-security. Recent employers include Amazon, BAE Systems, GE Aviation, Infiniti Red Bull Racing, Siemens and Thales. Recent graduate roles include: Applications Developer Software Engineer Electronics Engineer Projects Engineer Systems Analyst

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

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.

EU

Wales

England

International

Scotland

Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Application codes

Course code:
GHK6
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

Qualification requirements

HNC/HND: entry to BEng Honours in the first instance.


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students
79%
Student satisfaction
85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
96%
Go onto work and study

The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £23750 Year 1
International £23750 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £23750 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Scotland £1820 Year 1

Additional fee information

Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde. Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply. The University of Strathclyde offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. For further information, please consult the following page: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/. For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website
Computer and Electronic Systems at University of Strathclyde - UCAS