
Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems BEng(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Developments in electronics and computers have played a massive role in progressing society over the years, and they will continue to shape our world in the future. Cloud computing and edge based processing help to operate everyday systems like supermarket and goods logistics, transportation networks, energy capture and generation, diagnostic equipment used in hospitals, broadband and satellites and more. The list is endless and so is the need for engineers to push forward innovation.
If you want to design products to shape society, want the opportunity to work across a range of varied sectors and a career with significant earning potential which will allow you to create the future lifestyle you want, this course could be for you. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems courses are Electrical Engineer, Electronic Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer and Principal Electrical Engineer*. *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduate roles. You’ll be taught by academics who are also professional engineers, many of whom have years of industry and research experience.
Our course covers a variety of topics including software and hardware, and how they are designed for embedded systems, computer system architectures, and networks.
Key highlights
- Taught by academics who are professional engineers with industry experience
- Many lecturers bring years of industry and research experience
- Covers both software and hardware design for embedded systems
- Modules in computer system architectures and networks
- Optional placement year extends the course to four years
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BBC — BBB-BBC at A Level .
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — …suitable Science/Technology subject as listed in Additional Information. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications which must include the accepted qualifications as listed in Additional Information.…
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing (Core) Full Qualification.
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above in a relevant Science/Technology subject as listed in Additional Information
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronic Engineer
- Electrical Design Engineer
- Electrical Maintenance Engineer
- Principal Electrical Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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