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Electronics and Computer Science

University of Edinburgh

Venues

King's Buildings Campus

Content

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.

They 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.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAA (by end of S5 preferred) including Maths at A and one from Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Engineering Science or Physics (preferred) plus National 5 Engineering Science or Physics at B and English at C.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at AABB (two sittings) including Maths at A and one from Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Engineering Science or Physics (preferred) plus National 5 Engineering Science or Physics at B and English at C. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.

Progression Routes

Degrees are accredited the UK Engineering Council by the British Computer Society

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MEng

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

GHK6

Course Length

5 years

Faculty

College of Science and Engineering

Department

Engineering

SCQF Level

11

Website

www.ed.ac.uk

Career Area

Engineering

Career Sectors

Aeronautical Engineering

Chemical and Materials Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Engineering General

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (including Fabrication and Welding)

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Offshore and Energy