University of Strathclyde
Computer and Electronic Systems with International Study MEng
University of Strathclyde

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 110 graduates of Computer and Electronic Systems with International Study MEng and other courses in Electrical And Electronic Engineering at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Electrical And Electronic Engineering.

Overall student satisfaction
75 /100
110 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Computer Science

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 £32500 £31000 £36000
25-75 percentile range £28000 - £37000 £24000 - £38500 £29500 - £46500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Science

  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

Course Description

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

Why Computer & Electronic Systems at Strathclyde?

Ranked Number 5 in the UK for Electronic & Electrical Engineering by The Guardian Good University Guide 2023.

Learn how to design electronic systems and use software engineering to develop next generation digital technology.

Access to IET Power Academy & Scholarship programme with paid work placements.

Gain international experience through through option to study abroad.

Triple professional accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Engineering Council and British Computer Society means you can choose to become a Chartered Engineer, IT Specialist or both.

Your Career

91% graduate employment, with average starting salaries of £26,000 - £28,000 (UniSTATS). Hardware and software jobs exist across a broad range of engineering & technology sectors, including e-commerce, banking, IT, the automotive industry and cyber-security. Recent employers include Amazon, BAE Systems, GE Aviation, Infiniti Red Bull Racing, Siemens and Thales.

Recent graduate roles include:

Applications Developer

Software Engineer

Electronics Engineer

Projects Engineer

Systems Analystlyst

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Computer and Electronic Systems with International Study MEng at University of Strathclyde

65% Finance Professionals
20% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Elementary occupations
0%
0% Administrative occupations
0% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
0% Sales occupations

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

HNC/HND: entry to BEng Honours in the first instance.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Computer and Electronic Systems with International Study, MEng, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Computer and Electronic Systems with International Study MEng

Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £26700 year 1
International £26700 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.

Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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 University of Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Strathclyde in related subject specific rankings.

Computer Science

    • #5 
    • #30 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

See all 32 university rankings of University of Strathclyde

About University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a prominent research education institution situated in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Awards and accolades are never far away from their name, having been recognised as university of the year on numerous occasions by Times Higher Education, as well as the 4th best in the UK for Student Satisfaction. The city itself is known for the friendly and humorous locals, as well as the diverse and international student population.

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Where is this programme taught

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