BEng Computer Electronic Systems
Course overview
The BEng Computer & Electronic Systems at the University of Strathclyde is an undergraduate degree that teaches students electronic engineering and computer science, including how to handle software and hardware. This course is for four years and has a lot of practice, as students learn the design and repair of computer and electronic systems.
In this programme, students learn to design software and electronic systems, preparing them to work in industries like robotics, automation, and telecommunication. The curriculum also includes practical work, where students learn how to fix computer systems and electronic systems through circuit theory, microprocessors, and system design. Graduates are equipped to design systems, as well as apply their skills in building databases.
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:
- Applicants require A-levels in Mathematics and Physics, Scottish Highers with Maths and Physics or Engineering Science.
- Candidates with an International Baccalaureate of 34-32 points or 36-34 points with Higher Level Maths and Physics or HNC/HND holders in Electronics or Electrical Engineering may also be considered, provided they have the required units.
English Proficiency:
- International students require an IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no component below 5.5.
- Other accepted English tests include TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE Academic, Trinity ISEII/III, 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 BEng Computer & Electronic Systems from the University of Strathclyde can work in roles including:
- Electronics Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Systems Design Engineer
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the BEng 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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