Content

From drones to smart technology, engineers with electronics and software skills are needed for our digital future.

Year 1:
Electronic Circuits; Maths; Computer Science and software engineering; practical labs and project work introducing design and build activities.

Year 2:
You learn a range of programming languages (Java, C++, C, Ruby, Python); Computer Communications; Engineering Design Techniques; Hardware and Software Analysis.

Year 3:
Specialist topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Embedded systems and Computing Architectures.

Year 4: Individual design project in your chosen specialism and choice of classes including Digital Forensics, Laser Systems and Information Security; year abroad for those on the MEng International Study stream.

Year 5:
Group Design Project to develop a prototype system to showcase at the end-of-year industry exhibition, plus a choice of advanced topics such as computer security, e-commerce and video processing.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

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

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

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