Computers with Electronics (including placement year)

University of Essex
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Sandwich 4 Years Computer scienceElectrical and electronic engineering

A-Level Entry

BBB

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

Combining the study of computer science and electronics, and with no requirement for A-level maths, our BSc Computers with Electronics is a great way to investigate computer hardware and software, operating systems, and digital systems design.

Large parts of everyday life depend on computing, electronics and telecommunications. There’s no longer a distinct line between the disciplines – advances in electronics have made the internet, innovative telecommunications, and inexpensive computing products possible. Our work is driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence in both disciplines.

In particular, you focus on:

  • Digital systems design at gate level, and how complex designs can be constructed from basic components

  • Combinatorial and sequential logic

  • Circuit design

  • The functionality of modern operating systems

  • C Programming

    Our School is a community of scholars leading the way in technological research and development. Today’s computer scientists are creative people who are focused and committed, yet restless and experimental.

    With plenty of opportunity for practical work in which you apply your theoretical knowledge, you graduate ready to move into a range of roles in the technology sector.

    Programming at Essex

    Teaching someone to programme is about opening a door. In your first year at Essex you will study a module that introduces you to programming using C. We assess your ability to think in a programmatic way in the very first week of term and if you require additional support, we offer classes which will boost your skills and confidence with programming.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2123 Electrical engineers
    2124 Electronics engineers
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    3131 IT operations technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Sandwich
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Colchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science, Electrical and electronic engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000