Electronics and Computer Science MEng (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Electronics and Computer Science MEng (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Electrical And Electronic Engineering.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Electrical And Electronic Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £35000 | £32000 | £36000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £45000 | £25000 - £40000 | £26000 - £50000 |
All Computing courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30314 | £27211 | £32063 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25340 - £35894 | £20282 - £35188 | £23404 - £42896 |
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Course Description
From the tiny processors in smartphones to the heavy-duty power electronics in wind turbines, electronic and electrical systems underpin many modern technologies.
In today's world of complex, high-speed devices, it is important that engineers understand how to design and implement both the hardware and software of general-purpose and embedded computer systems.
Why joint honours?
Electronics and computer science is 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.
Students of electronics and computer science need a clear understanding of physics and the broader system it operates in.
Teamwork and the determination to find clever solutions are also crucial.
Graduates are leading advances in fields such as:
- machine learning and deep learning
- technology for medicine
- efficiency in transportation
- safety monitoring systems
- surveillance
- entertainment
- wireless communications
- manufacturing and computing
- renewable energy generation
The MEng degree is relevant to those wishing to pursue a career as a professional engineer or a computer scientist in industry.
This programme combines more advanced study, than our BEng degree, with a greater emphasis on industrial skills.
You will also get the opportunity to work in an industrial company while you carry out your MEng project in Years 4 and 5.
Ties to industry
Our Industrial Liaison Board includes senior representatives from important electronics and electrical engineering companies.
This has influenced our curriculum and programme development.
In your final year, you will have the opportunity to undertake a six-month placement in industry or at an overseas research institution, university or company.
Why Edinburgh?
We keep improving our curriculum and consult with:
- our industrial partners
- accreditation bodies
- students
In this way, we make sure that our degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to develop a successful career in engineering.
In the first year of your degree, we teach a solid foundation of electronics and computer science. Our courses are designed to improve your team-working and problem-solving skills.
In later years, our degree gives you the flexibility to study specialist courses in areas you are most interested in.
Our community
We are proud of the supportive community that our students and academics create.
For example, you will have access to an 'Electronics After Hours Club'. This allows you to develop your own extra-curricular projects in a supportive environment.
Edinburgh has a particularly active community and network of companies in fields related to electronics and computer science, which are deliberately located here, close to the talent of our graduates.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Electronics and Computer Science MEng (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
| 65% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 25% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Detailed entry requirements, including typical offer levels, and information about other qualifications we accept, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website. You’ll also find important information on how to apply. You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Total 65 with at least 5.5 in each component. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | Total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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| Trinity ISE | ISE II with distinctions in all four components |
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| PTE Academic | 62 | Total 62 with at least 54 in each component |
Costs
Tuition Fees Electronics and Computer Science MEng (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £34800 | year 1 |
| International | £34800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.
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- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
