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

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Course summary

This innovative integrated master’s degree is designed to reflect the demands of ‘real world’ digital electronics, so you can make an impact in society. Course outline Accredited* by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), successful completion of this degree will put you on the path to Chartered Engineering status. Setting you up for a successful career in a diverse and in-demand sector. This integrated master’s focuses on the two pillars that underpin modern society. Electronic Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and optimising electronic systems, while Computer Science deals with the theory and application of computing. Studying both disciplines equips you with a holistic understanding of technology, enabling you to create groundbreaking solutions that integrate hardware and software seamlessly. 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-meng

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-meng


How to apply

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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

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. 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. Our MEng programmes are not available to international students, to ensure compliance with immigration law and UKVI rules around the delivery of programmes.
Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Aston University, Birmingham - UCAS