Electronic Engineering and Computer Science MEng (Hons)

Electronic Engineering and Computer Science MEng (Hons) at Aston University
This integrated four-year Master’s degree blends electronic engineering and computer science, equipping students with expertise across hardware design, software development, robotics, and digital systems. It emphasizes hands-on learning through workshops, collaborative projects, and the latest technology—forming a bridge between engineering and computing disciplines. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), it paves the path toward chartered engineering status. Student support, placement opportunities, and industry-focused study underpin strong graduate outcomes in roles like Software Engineer, Electronics Design Engineer, and Consultant Engineer. Notably, many pursue doctoral studies at Aston’s renowned Institute of Photonic Technologies.

Curriculum structure:
Year 1:
You’ll begin with eight core modules, each worth 15 credits (totaling 120): Fundamentals of Digital Systems, Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences, Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences, Interdisciplinary Design Project, Foundations of AI and Data Science, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Internet Applications and Databases, and Power Skills. This foundation supports technical competence, programming, analytics, teamwork, and communication. 

Year 2:
Continuing with eight 15-credit modules (total 120), you’ll study Electronics 1, Robot Control, Data Structures, Algorithms and OOP, Electronic Engineering Team Project, Ethics, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability, Embedded Systems and C, Digital Design, and Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. This year deepens hardware-software integration, robotics, ethical engineering, and systems thinking. 

Year 3:
Your third year centers around professional development and real-world engineering exposure. Core modules include Professional Engineering Practice, Engineering Project Management, Sustainability in Science and Technology, Leadership in Engineering, and Engineering in Practice (a comprehensive 60-credit module). This year enables you to gain systematic and in-depth knowledge in a specialty area, apply research and problem-solving techniques to real-world challenges, use investigative approaches under real constraints, understand commercial and project team dynamics, and build professional communication and personal development planning skills.

Final Year:
In your final year, you complete 60 credits through core modules (Aston Global Advantage, Final Year Project worth 45 credits) and four optional modules (two from each group). Options include Digital Systems Design, Digital Systems Hardware, Internet of Things, Digital Signal Processing, Reliability in Software Engineering, Information Security and Assurance, and Robotics and Autonomous Systems. This structure supports specialization and independent project-based research.

Focus areas:
The programme highlights hardware–software integration, embedded computing, AI and robotics, digital systems design, and IoT, reinforced with hands-on projects and cutting-edge elective modules.

Learning outcomes:
Graduates emerge with strong analytical, design, programming, and project management skills, shaped by lab-based learning and an in-depth final-year project—well-positioned for roles in hardware, software engineering, robotics, data analytics, or intelligent systems.

Professional alignment (accreditation):
The program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. It fully meets the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration and partially meets those for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Reputation (employability and rankings):
Aston’s graduates in electronic engineering and computer science move into roles such as software engineers, electronics design engineers, and system developers at employers like HSBC, HP, BAE Systems, National Grid, Microsoft, and Jaguar. Aston University holds a Gold rating in the UK’s Teaching Excellence Framework and is ranked within the top 25 UK institutions in major league tables, with strong graduate outcomes and value-added performance.