Planit


Electronic and Digital Systems

University of Strathclyde

Content

Learn to create the next generation of digital electronic technologies that will help transform how we live.

Year 1: Analogue and Digital Circuits, Maths, Electronics and Processing Systems; practical labs and project work introduce design and build activities.

Year 2: concepts in signal processing, digital systems, physical electronics, and wireless communications.

Year 3: specialist topics including signals and communications systems, microcontrollers, and digital
electronics.

Year 4: tailor your degree with an individual design project and choice of classes including Communications Networks, Multimedia Systems and Information Security; option to study abroad.

Year 5: group design project to build a prototype system to showcase at the end-of-year industry exhibition; choice of advanced topics including robotics, digital systems design, and image processing.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
5 Highers at AAAAB including Maths at A and Engineering Science or Physics plus English at National 5. Higher English preferred. Advanced Higher Maths and Physics recommended.

Widening access entry:
4 or 5 Highers at ABBB or BBBBB including Maths and Engineering Science or Physics plus English at National 5. Higher English preferred. Advanced Higher Maths and Physics recommended.

A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.

Start Date

October

Qualification

Degree

Award

MEng

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

H690

Course Length

5 years

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

Department

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

SCQF Level

11

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