MEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
Course Overview
This integrated master’s focuses on the two pillars that underpin modern society. Electronic Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and optimising electronic systems, while Computer Science deals with the theory and application of computing. Studying both disciplines equips you with a holistic understanding of technology, enabling you to create groundbreaking solutions that integrate hardware and software seamlessly.
Key Program Highlights
- TEF Gold: Aston University was awarded Gold- the highest possible rating for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
- Earn more: Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £47,800 three years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025)
- Ranked 24th in the world: Aston University is ranked 24th in the world for reducing inequalities
- Top 5% in the world: Top 5% of global evaluated institutions (QS World University Rankings 2026)
- Professionally accredited: This programme is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Course Overview
This integrated master’s focuses on the two pillars that underpin modern society. Electronic Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and optimising electronic systems, while Computer Science deals with the theory and application of computing. Studying both disciplines equips you with a holistic understanding of technology, enabling you to create groundbreaking solutions that integrate hardware and software seamlessly.
Key Program Highlights
- TEF Gold: Aston University was awarded Gold- the highest possible rating for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
- Earn more: Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £47,800 three years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025)
- Ranked 24th in the world: Aston University is ranked 24th in the world for reducing inequalities
- Top 5% in the world: Top 5% of global evaluated institutions (QS World University Rankings 2026)
- Professionally accredited: This programme is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Requirements
Modules
- Electronics 1
- Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences
- Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Design Project
- Foundations of AI and Data Science
- Electronics 2
- Internet Applications and Databases
- Power Skills
- Analogue and Power Electronics
- Robot Control
- Data Structures, Algorithms and OOP
- Electronic Engineering Team Project
- Communication Systems
- Embedded Systems and C
- Digital Design
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- Professional Engineering Practice
- Engineering Project Management
- Sustainability in Science and Technology
- Leadership in Engineering
- Engineering in Practice
- Aston Global Advantage
- Final Year Project
- Digital Systems Design
- Digital Systems Hardware
- Internet of Things
- Digital Signal Processing
- Reliability in Software Engineering
- Information Security and Assurance
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
