Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems BEng(Hons)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time; 4 years inc. placement year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Electrical Engineering
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
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.
Entry requirements
| A levels | BBB-BBC |
|---|---|
| UCAS Tariff points | 112–120 UCAS points |
| T Levels | Merit |
| 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 |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5
Fees
International students: £17,600
UK students: £9,535
UK/Home: £9,535
International: £17,600
Start dates
21 September 2026
Application deadline
28 June 2026
Campus
- University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom