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

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2025 - 2026
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Aston University, Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Overview Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) successful completion of this degree will provide you with the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer, preparing you for a successful career in a diverse and in-demand sector. As an electrical and electronic engineer, you have the power to shape the world around you. At Aston University, we empower you to make a tangible difference in society by developing sustainable technologies, advancing communication systems, and improving lives through innovation. You will leave with the required skills to innovate, design, test and apply electrical and electronic components and systems to a range of sectors. This course goes beyond technical engineering to include transferable skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and commercial awareness. Assessment The MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree is assessed through a combination of exams, project portfolios, client briefs, lab reports, presentations, and coursework. Your final degree classification is determined by your performance in all years after the first year. Key course benefits

  • Accredited by both the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • Aston University has received TEF Gold Award, the highest possible rating (teaching excellence framework)
  • Ranked top 15th in the UK for graduate prospects 'On-Track' (Complete University Guide 2023)
  • Association with the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies
  • Our placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, designed to boost your future employment prospects

Assessment method

The MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree is assessed through a combination of exams, project portfolios, client briefs, lab reports, presentations, and coursework. Your final degree classification is determined by your performance in all years after the first year.

How to apply

29Jan

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:
GH64
Institution code:
A80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
95%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
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
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

For Sandwich courses the placement fee is £1250 for Home/UK students and £2,500 for International students. For Home students: Tuition fees for UK/Home students may change in line with government policy. When undertaking a placement year, a placement year fee applies. For International students: The International students fee is a fixed annual fee for the duration of the Programme, except whilst on placement when a placement year fee applies.
Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Aston University, Birmingham - UCAS