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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
Aston University, Birmingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Electronic Engineering and Computer Science course at Aston University, Birmingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
BBC including Mathematics and another of the listed STEM (a) subjects: Standard offer. BCC including Mathematics and another of the listed STEM (a) subjects; and if the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B. CCC including Mathematics and another of the listed STEM (a) subjects: Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer. STEM (a) subjects accepted: Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: GH64
Here's what Aston University, Birmingham says about its Electronic Engineering and Computer Science course.
This innovative integrated master’s degree is designed to reflect the demands of ‘real world’ digital electronics, so you can make an impact in society.
Course outline
Accredited* by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), successful completion of this degree will put you on the path to Chartered Engineering status. Setting you up for a successful career in a diverse and in-demand sector.
This integrated master’s focuses on the two pillars that underpin modern society. Electronic Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and optimising electronic systems, while Computer Science deals with the theory and application of computing.
Studying both disciplines equips you with a holistic understanding of technology, enabling you to create groundbreaking solutions that integrate hardware and software seamlessly.
Key benefits
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Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)
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Supported for success – Ranked 5th in the UK for ‘continuation’ (Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Complete University Guide, 2025)
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Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.
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Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
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Investing in you - Ranked 3rd in the UK for ‘spend per student’ (Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Guardian, 2025)
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Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)
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Here for you - 97% of students felt positive about the academic support they received (Electrical and Electronic Engineering; National Student Survey, 2024)
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World class facilities – Including access to Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies, one of the world’s leading photonic research centres.
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Excellent prospects - Ranked 8th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Computer Science; Complete University Guide, 2025)
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Highly ranked - Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems (Guardian, 2025)
Where can this degree take me?
The transferable skills that our electrical engineering and computer science programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:
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Software engineer
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Electrical engineer
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Controls engineer
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Graduate technical consultant
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Security analyst
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Junior applications engineer
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Web developer
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Graduate electrical and transport engineer
Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Microsoft, Royal Air Force (RAF), Atkins, Thames Water, Babcock, Amazon, Deloitte, and Vodafone.
Professional accreditation *This programme is accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2025.
Accreditation is on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Source: Aston University, Birmingham
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Aston University, Birmingham.
Check the
2 course options available.
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
School of Engineering and Innovation
Location
Main Site | Birmingham
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Electronic engineering
• Computer science
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/electronic-engineering-and-computer-science-meng
How you will be assessed
For more information on how this course is assessed, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/electronic-engineering-and-computer-science-meng
Aston University, Birmingham student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aston University, Birmingham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Electronic Engineering and Computer Science course at Aston University, Birmingham features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
68%
low
Teaching on my course
68%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
78%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
37%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
70%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
67%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
63%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
70%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
48%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
56%
low
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
50%
low
Organisation and management
50%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
48%
low
How well organised is your course?
52%
low
Learning resources
65%
low
Learning resources
65%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
60%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
56%
low
Student voice
46%
low
Student voice
46%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
30%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
63%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
44%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
84%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
72%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
57%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
high
Teaching on my course
85%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
75%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
82%
high
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Student information
The Electronic Engineering and Computer Science course at Aston University, Birmingham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Italian | A* | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Electronic Engineering and Computer Science course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Aston University, Birmingham graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Engineering professionals
20%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
60%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Electronic Engineering and Computer Science course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Aston University, Birmingham graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£29.2k
First year after graduation
£34.7k
Third year after graduation
£39.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£38.3k
First year after graduation
£47.8k
Third year after graduation
£44.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Electronic Engineering and Computer Science.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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