University of Northampton

Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

The University of Northampton’s Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng (Hons) degree equips students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and competencies required to enter a range of Electronics and Computer Engineering related careers. The computer engineering degree goes through the exploration of software/hardware design concepts and implementation. Throughout the computer engineering course, you will be able to explore and implement exciting software and hardware design concepts.

You will also analyse and engage with emerging trends and innovations such as Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded Systems, electronic circuits, mobile application development. Further areas of focus for the electronics and computer engineering degree include programmable electronics, sensor development, basic robotics, hardware artificial intelligence and control devices.

Key highlights

  • Combines software and hardware design concepts with practical implementation
  • Covers Internet of Things, embedded systems and electronic circuits
  • Includes mobile application development and programmable electronics
  • Explores sensor development, basic robotics and control devices
  • Introduces hardware artificial intelligence and emerging industry innovations

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — A typical offer for the Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng could be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level
  • BTEC: DMM — A typical offer for the Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng could be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level
  • T-level: Merit — A typical offer for the Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng could be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Electronics engineer
  • Computer hardware engineer
  • Embedded systems engineer
  • IoT developer
  • Control systems engineer
  • Robotics engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 per year

Admission

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