Electronic and Computer Engineering, BSc (Hons)

This unique joint programme in electronic engineering and computer science addresses the global demand for expertise in complex technologies and smart applications. It equips students with synergistic skills bridging computing systems and electronics, enabling exploration of computer hardware and software, electronics, digital and embedded systems, machine learning, artificial intelligence, security, and software development across diverse, rapidly evolving sectors.Graduates will possess the knowledge and expertise to excel as electronic and computing professionals, covering analogue/digital electronics, electrical principles, programming; design and testing of advanced embedded and real-time systems; in-depth understanding of software development, control engineering, and communications; and advanced proficiency in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and parallel computing. At the University of Plymouth, students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities in the £63 million Babbage Building, opened in March 2024, including modern lecture theatres, computer labs, and social spaces. The programme shares its first stage with the BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree, offering transfer flexibility to stage two upon meeting entry requirements.