Electronics and Computer Science BEng (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Engineering - Electrical and ElectronicMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

"Electronics and computer science are a fascinating and highly valuable combination.

 

 Interactions between these fields have generated some of the most significant advances in computer design and communications technology over the last 50 years.

 

 We teach a solid foundation of electronics and computer science. You will learn how to design and apply both the hardware and software of general-purpose and embedded computer systems.

 

 #### United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

 

 Based on our compulsory course material, this degree aligns with many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the top three being:

 

 * SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

 * SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

 * SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

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 #### Ties to industry 

 

 Our Industrial Liaison Board includes senior representatives from prominent electronics and electrical engineering companies. This has, and continues to, influence our curriculum and programme development.

 

 Many of our electronics and electrical engineering (EEE) courses benefit from industry collaboration, including a state-of-the-art electronics laboratory equipped with industry-standard measurement and testing equipment. We also regularly host guest lectures from experienced professionals in the EEE sector."

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

"Electronics and computer science are a fascinating and highly valuable combination.

 

 Interactions between these fields have generated some of the most significant advances in computer design and communications technology over the last 50 years.

 

 We teach a solid foundation of electronics and computer science. You will learn how to design and apply both the hardware and software of general-purpose and embedded computer systems.

 

 #### United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

 

 Based on our compulsory course material, this degree aligns with many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the top three being:

 

 * SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

 * SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

 * SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 Image

 

  ![SDG logo](/sites/default/files/2026-01/E_SDG_logo_horizontal_Transparent_WEB_8.png)

 

  

 

  

 

 Image style

 

 [No crop full width](/taxonomy/term/385)

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 #### Ties to industry 

 

 Our Industrial Liaison Board includes senior representatives from prominent electronics and electrical engineering companies. This has, and continues to, influence our curriculum and programme development.

 

 Many of our electronics and electrical engineering (EEE) courses benefit from industry collaboration, including a state-of-the-art electronics laboratory equipped with industry-standard measurement and testing equipment. We also regularly host guest lectures from experienced professionals in the EEE sector."

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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