Electronic Engineering and Computer Science BEng (Hons)

Here’s how Electronic Engineering and Computer Science BEng (Hons) at Aston University delivers truly hands-on, confident-ready learning. From the very first term, you’re designing, programming, and building systems—not just learning about them. With modern labs, embedded processors, and team projects built into the curriculum, you’ll graduate with skills employers value and a portfolio you can show off.

Experiential Learning Includes:
You’ll be working in fully refurbished electronics labs equipped with soldering workstations, integrated oscilloscope/multimeter/power supply rigs, plus a maker space featuring 3D printers and laser cutters. You’ll also have 24/7 access via the student society workshop—for ideas that spark outside of class.

Computer-wise, you’ll have access to high-performance PCs running industrial-standard ECAD tools, Unix workstations, and a range of embedded processor boards—supported by specialist electronics, telecoms, and networking labs for both teaching and research.

Experiential Learning Stepped Out by Year:

• Year 1: Hands-on projects blend circuitry and coding—introducing digital systems, programming fundamentals, AI/data literacy, and an interdisciplinary design project to practice problem-solving and teamwork.

• Year 2: You dive into robot control, electronics, embedded systems in C, and digital design—all wrapped into a team-based engineering project for real-world experience.

• Placement Year (optional): Take a full year in industry between Years 2 and 3. Students have used placements to code microprocessors at companies like Renesas, supported by both Aston’s Careers Team and scholarships like UKESF.

• Final Year: Tackle a substantial Final-Year Project (45 credits). You’ll choose from advanced modules like IoT, Digital Systems Design, Embedded Systems, Autonomous Robotics, Game Development, Cloud & DevOps—making it highly customizable to your interests.

Graduates of Aston University's BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering and Computer Science are highly employable, moving into roles such as embedded systems engineer, IoT solutions developer, robotics programmer, hardware-software integration specialist, and computer systems architect. Many alumni also pursue further study in computer engineering or work in cutting-edge sectors including smart technologies, autonomous systems, consumer electronics, and telecommunications.

Here's how Aston specifically supports your future:

Career Services & Experiential Learning:
The three-year BEng programme offers a professional placement year, with Aston's strong industry connections helping students secure placements with leading tech companies. Students gain hands-on experience in Aston's modern engineering and computing labs, working on projects that combine hardware and software development. The curriculum includes a major final-year project developing integrated electronic-computing solutions, supported by Aston's award-winning Careers and Placements team which provides specialist tech industry employability support.

Industry Partnerships & Research:
The programme benefits from Aston's partnerships with major employers like ARM, IBM, and National Instruments, as well as research collaborations with the Aston Smart Systems and Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies groups. Students access specialist facilities including the Embedded Systems Lab, Robotics Workshop, and Electronics Design Studio. The curriculum incorporates current research in areas like edge computing, industrial automation, IoT applications, and machine learning hardware.

Graduate Outcomes:
Students develop strong technical skills in electronic circuit design, embedded software development, computer architecture, and system integration - competencies that are increasingly valuable in today's technology-driven industries. Recent graduates have secured positions with companies like Jaguar Land Rover, Intel, and BT.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the BEng, graduates can progress to Aston's MEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science or pursue specialist master's degrees in fields like robotics or artificial intelligence. Alternatively, they can enter professional roles in embedded systems development, IoT engineering, or technical consultancy - supported by Aston's central Birmingham location and excellent industry links in the UK's technology sector.