BSc (Honours) Computing with Electronic Engineering

• Smart devices are now omnipresent; computing, electronics and telecommunications are now an integral part of our everyday lives. This combined degree develops your understanding of computing and electronic engineering, emphasising practical knowledge and skills required by industry. It considers digital technologies, programming, networking, manufacturing methods related to product design, environmental sustainability, and the legal requirements to promote good practice. Gain a sound grasp of the principles of hardware-based, software-based, or systems-based technologies. Developing computing skills alongside knowledge of electronics opens up exciting career opportunities. You’ll be able to apply your knowledge and skills in a range of industries and organisations. It also incorporates transferable skills applicable to professional development in the field.

  
  Key Features

  • Practice electronics using our award-winning OpenSTEM Labs.
  • Develop your programming and other computing skills.
  • Choose from four focus options within the computing strand.
  • Develop transferable skills applicable to both computing and engineering professions.

  
  Course details

  This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

  • You’ll start Stage 1 with two 30-credit computing modules and two 30-credit engineering modules.
  • Next, in Stage 2, you’ll study two 30-credit modules in a specific area of computing, a further 30-credit computing module of your choice, plus a 30-credit electronics module.
  • Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll study two 30-credit computing modules of your choice, a 30-credit electronics module, followed by a 30-credit project module.

  Further Information

  If you have already studied at university level, you may be able to count it towards your Open University qualification – which could save you time and money by reducing the number of modules you need to study.

  If you feel you may need additional support, please visit our disability support page to read about what we offer.

  Visit our website to read more about our range of modules and flexible learning models.