Undergraduate 2025 

Electronic & Software Engineering BEng/BSc/MEng

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Electronic and software engineering combines the study of both hardware and software within modern computing and engineering. It will give you the knowledge required to lead teams that will design and build the computerised and embedded systems of the future.

Between years 3 and 4 you will undertake a work placement in industry, either in the UK or overseas.

  • September start
  • Session dates
  • Electronic & Software Engineering BEng: GHP6 4 year degree
  • Electronic & Software Engineering BSc (Hons): GH66 4 year degree
  • Electronic & Software Engineering MEng: HG66 5 year degree

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Programme structure

You will study the same courses in the first three years whether you are on the BEng, BSc or MEng degree programme.

Year 1

You will study core courses in electronics & electrical engineering, mathematics and computing science. In engineering, you will develop key skills in design, simulation and testing analogue and digital circuits in the laboratory. In computing science you will develop computer problem-solving skills applicable in any programming language. 

Years 2 and 3

You will gain a thorough grounding in the hardware and software aspects of computer systems, including expertise in programming and software engineering using Java, detailed knowledge of operating systems and networking, a solid foundation in databases and experience with electronic design software. This will be combined with a working knowledge of electrical circuit theory, analogue and digital electronic system design and digital communications.

Years 4 and 5

You will have a wide choice of technical options in year 4, choosing half your specialist topics from electronics & electrical engineering and half from computing science. You will study professional aspects including economics, project organisation, environmental issues and safety.

MEng students can take part in an integrated system design project, working in multidisciplinary teams.

In year 5 a six-month project, normally undertaken abroad, is followed by further advanced technical subjects.

Course details

Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract.

Our international links

You will have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities as part of your degree. This won’t add any extra time to your studies: see Study abroad.

Entry requirements

for entry in 2025

Summary of entry requirements for Electronic & Software Engineering

SQA Higher entry requirements

  • BEng: AABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
  • Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
  • Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
  • Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. (AB or BA may be considered).
  • MEng: AAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
  • Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
  • Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
  • Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA.
  • BSc: AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
  • Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics (AH recommended) and Computing (if Higher Mathematics A grade is not achieved in S5).

SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)

  • BSc/BEng: MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
  • BSc/BEng: MD40: AABB*
  • BEng Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science (required for BEng/MEng only). Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
  • BSc Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics (AH recommended) and Computing (if Higher Mathematics A grade is not achieved in S5). Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

* See Access Glasgow for eligibility.

A-level standard entry requirements

  • BSc/BEng: AAB – BBB
  • MEng: AAA
  • Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics (for BEng/MEng). (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only).

IB standard entry requirements

  • BEng: 34 (6,5,5)
  • BSc/MEng: 38 (6,6,6)
  • Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics (for BEng/MEng). (SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics).

Admissions guidance

Glasgow International College

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation certificates.

English language

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

English language requirements

Career prospects

Recent graduates have gone on to work as Natural and Social Science Professionals and Programmers and Software Development Professionals at companies like NXP Semiconductors and Motorola Solutions.

Explore our LinkedIn profile for a flavour of where our most recent graduates work.

Accreditation

Our UK campus, UG taught Programmes are accredited by the British Computer Society

  • Honours Graduates can become full Chartered IT Professionals (CITP)
  • Honours Graduates can become partial Chartered Engineers (CEng)
  • MSci graduates are eligible for full CITP and full Chartered Engineers (CEng), BCS-only
  • Honours degrees hold the Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality label
  • MSci degrees hold the Euro-Inf Master Quality Label.

Degrees and UCAS codes

When applying you will need to know the UCAS code for the subject or subject-combination that you wish to apply to:

BEng

Electronic & Software Engineering: GHP6 (4 years)

BSc (Hons)

Electronic & Software Engineering: GH66 (4 years)

MEng

Electronic & Software Engineering: HG66 (5 years)

BEng students who perform well may transfer to the MEng programme on completion of years 1, 2 and 3.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

How and when you pay tuition fees depends on where you’re from: see Tuition fees for details.

Scholarships

The University is committed to supporting students and rewarding academic excellence. That's why we've invested more than £1m in additional scholarship funding in recent years.

Amazon Future Engineer Bursary

William Wilson Scott Scholarship

Engineering Leaders Scholarship

World Changers Global Excellence Scholarship

World Changers Glasgow Scholarship UG (EU)

World Changers RUK Excellence Scholarship

World Changers RUK Access Bursary

James McCune Smith Undergraduate Scholarship

Care Experienced and Estranged Student Bursary

Beaconhouse Schools

Undergraduate Talent Scholarships

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

The Clan Gregor Society Prize

The Dima Alhaj Scholarship

Sanctuary Scholarships

Travel Bursary for Forced Migrants

Glasgow Highland Society Scholarship

The scholarships above are relevant to this programme. For more funding opportunities search the scholarships database

How to apply

Full-time students must apply through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). 

SQA applicants who are eligible for our Widening Participation programmes are encouraged to participate in one or more of these programmes, including Summer School, to support your application and the transition to higher education.

International students to Arts, Engineering, Law, Nursing, Science, and Social Sciences can also apply using The Common Application: however, if applying to more than one UK university, we recommend using UCAS. Applications to Dentistry, Education, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine must be made through UCAS.

Application deadlines

  • 15 October: if including Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or also applying to Oxford or Cambridge
  • 29 January: all other UK applicants (unless otherwise stated on the UCAS website)
  • 30 June: international students.

We do not usually accept any applications after these deadlines.

It's your responsibility to ensure the accuracy of your application before submission. Requests to correct application content, change degree programme or change college of entry, will not be accepted after these deadlines. This policy is in place to ensure fairness and consistency to all applicants, and no exceptions will be made.

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