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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Electronic and Computer Engineering
University of Plymouth
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Electronic and Computer Engineering course at University of Plymouth.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104 UCAS points To include Grade C from A Level Maths and Grade E at a second relevant subject: Relevant subjects include design technology, electronics, engineering, further mathematics, physics, pure mathematics, statistics, use of mathematics, computer science or chemistry.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Plymouth. These students are taking Electronic and Computer Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Physics | C |
| Mathematics | C |
| Chemistry | D |
| Biology | D |
| Geography | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: HH66
Here's what University of Plymouth says about its Electronic and Computer Engineering course.
This unique joint programme across electronic engineering and computer science offers opportunities to respond to the growing worldwide demands in complex technologies and smart applications. This programme provides the students with the necessary synergistic skills between the computing systems and electronics applications. Students will explore a wide range of computer hardware and software, electronics, digital systems, embedded systems, machine learning, artificial intelligence, security, and software development for a variety of fields in today's fast-changing marketplace.
As a graduate of this degree, the students will be able to attain the required knowledge and expertise to become electronic and computing professional spanning the following subject areas: • Analogue/digital electronics, electrical principles, and programming, • Design and test advanced embedded and real-time systems. • Deep understanding of software development, control engineering, and communications systems • High level knowledge in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and parallel computing.
Additionally, during their study at the University of Plymouth, they will be able to enjoy the university’s new facilities - state of the art lecture theatres, computer laboratories, study and social spaces – in the £63 million teaching and research Babbage building opened in March 2024.
Furthermore, the programme also shares the same stage one with BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme, allowing the flexibility of transfer to stage two of this programme if entry requirements are met.
Source: University of Plymouth
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of Plymouth.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Location
Main Site | Plymouth
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer systems engineering
• Electronic engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry and up to date information can be found on our website.
How you will be assessed
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
University of Plymouth student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
There are lots of societies, thereu2019s nearly always something going on and the SU does lots of theme nights (like Halloween and stuff), some societies occasionally join together to do stuff and quite a few offer trips and do pub quizzes as well as regular socials. The SU also does food and drinks...
1st year student
1 year ago
Campus is quite lively, the SU is always doing something, Iu2019m not really a going out person but the clubs are a bit pricey for drinks but the Wetherspoonu2019s are goodrnThere are loads of societies, so thereu2019s something for everyonernPlymouth has just about everything you need shop-wise wit...
1st year student
1 year ago
The uni halls are way overpriced priced compared to the private sector halls which are inarguably nicer and you still get all the residence life events which they donu2019t tell you at open days.rnFood prices are ok - but my loan doesnu2019t cover my accommodation costs so it is a bit tight especia...
1st year student
1 year ago
Academic support is good, I have a great tutor and when Iu2019ve reached out to lecturers they are all more than happy to meet with me or answer questions both in email and at breaks or ends of lectures.rnDisability services have been really good and have been more than accommodating to my needs.rnS...
1st year student
1 year ago
The accommodation Iu2019m in is ok, the room is a decent size (could use a fresh coat of paint) but the windows donu2019t block any sound whatsoever and so when people are being rowdy you can hear it clear as day, and also the street we are on seems to be used as a racetrack? There is, nearly every ...
1st year student
1 year ago
My course is amazing, we have started from the basics which is really good for me and most of my lecturers explain everything really well, for the most part my timetable is very reasonable and completely manageable, my modules all run very smoothly and are easy to follow and they are recorded which ...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Plymouth
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Plymouth students who took the Electronic and Computer Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
high
Teaching on my course
89%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
73%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
69%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
95%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
high
Organisation and management
77%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
high
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
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?
85%
med
Student voice
71%
med
Student voice
71%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
70%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Plymouth. These students are taking Electronic and Computer Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Electronic and Computer Engineering course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Plymouth graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
92%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
84%
Say it fits with future plans
77%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
68%
Engineering professionals
10%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
5%
Process, plant and machine operatives
Graduate statistics
95%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
70%
Engineering professionals
15%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Architecture and construction professionals
5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Plymouth graduates who took Electronic and Computer Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.8k
First year after graduation
£32.5k
Third year after graduation
£38k
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 and Computer Engineering.
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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