University of Strathclyde

MEng Electronic Digital Systems

University of Strathclyde

Course overview

MEng Electronic & Digital Systems at the University of Strathclyde equips students with skills to design and develop next-generation digital electronic technologies that are key to modern applications. The course deals with fundamental and advanced areas including analogue and digital electronics, signal processing, telecommunications, and hardware engineering.

The learning process involves lectures, tutorials, labs, industrial visits, and seminars, combined with coursework and project assessments. The programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), satisfying the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer status.

Entry requirements

The general requirements for international applicants to study MEng Electronic & Digital Systems are:

Grade Requirements:

  • A Levels; usually Maths and Physics with strong grades.
  • International Baccalaureate: HL Maths and Physics at score levels generally around HL5/6.
  • Highers: AAAAB or ABBB including Maths and Physics or Engineering Science.

English Proficiency:

  • IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 with no component lower than 6.0.
  • TOEFL is also accepted.

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 £6,000
  • Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship

    Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Strathclyde 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

The graduates of Electronic & Digital Systems have strong prospects in sectors such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, IT, renewable energy, and healthcare. Job roles include:

  • Electronics Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Project Engineer
  • Data Engineer

Cost of study

For international students, the tuition fee for the MEng Electronic & Digital Systems at the University of Strathclyde is £29,350. This is subject to annual increase and confirmed in the offer letter.

Admission

International applicants can apply through UCAS. You can get in touch with an AHZ counsellor for further enquiries.

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