MEng Computer Electronic Systems
Course overview
The MEng Computer & Electronic Systems at the University of Strathclyde is an undergraduate degree that teaches students how computers, electronic appliances, and gadgets operate. Students learn how to build operating systems in computers and design electronics for human consumption.
In this programme, students study modules such as Machine Learning, Internet of Things, and Image processing, which help them build skills in design, coding, and even the repair of computers, as well as electronic gadgets. They will also cover areas like embedded systems, machine learning, and data networks, which help them to understand hardware and software, and how to apply them in designing systems.
Graduates of this course attain professional engineering status, and they can secure roles in the tech industry, such as research and development, design, or software engineering.
Learning in this course is through lectures, seminars, site visits, group discussions and brainstorming sessions. Assessment methods include essays, presentations, reports, assignments, oral examinations, and a final-year project thesis.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- International students require A levels with Maths and Physics, Scottish Highers with Maths, Physics, or Engineering Science; an International Baccalaureate 36-32 points or 38-34 points with Higher Level Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics is also considered.
English Proficiency:
- International students require an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
- Other accepted English tests include TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE Academic, or Cambridge English.
Scholarships
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MEng Computer & Electronic Systems from the University of Strathclyde can work in roles including:
- Electronics Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Telecommunication Engineer
- Software/Systems Engineer
- Research & Development Engineer
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MEng Computer & Electronic Systems from the University of Strathclyde is £30,950.
Admission
International students should submit applications through the university’s online portal or UCAS. Contact one of AHZ’s trained counsellors for personalised guidance today. They can assist with your application and make sure it meets the required standards.
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