Aston University Birmingham

MEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

Aston University Birmingham

Course overview

The MEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Aston University, Birmingham, is an integrated Master's programme that focuses on the two pillars underpinning modern society: Electronic Engineering (designing, developing, and optimising electronic systems) and Computer Science (the theory and application of computing).

Studying MEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science from Aston University gives you a complete picture of technology. You will learn to create amazing solutions that make hardware (physical parts) and software (computer programmes) work together perfectly. This course is designed so that you spend a lot of time doing things, not just learning ideas. This hands-on approach helps you develop the important practical, thinking, business, and speaking skills you need for a job.

You will learn more advanced knowledge about digital electronics, a skill many companies are looking for. You will gain a strong foundation in both technical software and hardware skills, from mastering many programming languages to learning about data mining.

You will spend a lot of time in workshops so you can use your classroom knowledge in real life. Building your own products and working with the newest equipment will be a central part of your studies. You will also work on projects alone and with groups, giving you the chance to collaborate with students from other engineering subjects.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • To be eligible for this course, applicants must have a minimum of grades BBC at A-levels. For students with the BTEC qualification, grades DDM are required.  

English Proficiency: 

  • International students whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate a suitable level of proficiency in the language by obtaining an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component. 

Career opportunities

The MEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science from Aston University, Birmingham, opens doors to opportunities in career roles such as the following: 

  • Software Engineer
  • Electronics Design Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Embedded Systems Engineer 

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee to study the MEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science in Aston University, Birmingham, for the 2026/2027 academic session is £22,575. Please note that this fee is subject to change. 

Admission

To apply for this course, you need to go through UCAS. For more information about this process, feel free to reach out to any of our counsellors at AHZ.

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