Computer Engineering BSc (Hons)

UCAS code: G600

Robotics, artificial intelligence, automation – set technology to work for society with the skills you’ll master on this degree. With a thorough understanding of computer engineering from microprocessors to operating systems, you’ll learn to build the complex tools our world needs.

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Overview

Course length:	3 years full-time Typically 4.5 years part-time
Start dates:	September 2025
Location:	Edge Hill University
Example offers:	BBC-BBB (A Level) or DMM (BTEC) View full entry criteria
Subject(s):	Computer Science
Faculty:	Arts and Sciences
Department:	Computer Science

A student uses the CAVE, a super immersive 3D virtual environment, in the Tech Hub.

Do you love knowing what makes things tick? Do you like to see the big picture? Then you’re going to enjoy designing and building the systems of the future on our computer engineering degree.

Our labs and workspaces offer state-of-the-art tools for digital technology, so you can work at the forefront of this fast-moving field. You’ll explore modern computer systems and programming, challenge yourself with robotics, and learn how artificial intelligence, virtual reality and sensor systems work.

Hone the skills you need to develop, design, and manage industrial projects. Get hands-on with computer-aided engineering and applied industrial automation. Build sensing systems and master the latest in embedded systems.

Many specialities come together in our BSc (Hons) Computer Engineering. You’ll study how things work from computer architecture to operating systems and sensors, to industrial sensing systems and applications. As a graduate, you will be a skilled professional with the systems-level design expertise sought after by a huge range of industries.

Course features

International students can apply
Sandwich year option available
Studying abroad option available
Work placement opportunity

What you'll study

Your computer engineering degree begins with the fundamentals you’ll need for your degree. Grasp key computer science and computer engineering mathematical principles. Develop essential analytical skills. Explore the bedrock of engineering and system construction. Set yourself up with a solid foundation in current computing topics ready for Year 2 and beyond.

Compulsory modules:

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Computer-Aided Engineering immerses you in computer-based techniques that support the processes of design and simulation applied to engineering problems. This module provides you with an opportunity to develop an understanding and experience of commercially available engineering software and its practical applications to solve complex engineering problems. You will investigate the use of computer-aided design and simulation tools for a variety of engineering applications and develop skills in a variety of computer-aided design and simulation programs.

Module code: CIS1706

Credits: 20

Assessment

80% Coursework

20% Exam

Professional Practice 1 introduces you to the computing profession and the professional practices of the industry. You will be introduced to the relevant regulatory requirements and accreditations governing the computing profession. You will also discover the role of professional bodies such as The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS), TIGA the network for games developers and digital publishers, and The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Another key strand of the module is the development of key transferable skills. These include working independently and as part of a team, communicating effectively, and presenting information in a variety of formats including both written and oral. You will be encouraged to become a reflective and questioning learner and devise a personal development plan.

Module code: CIS1704

Credits: 20

Assessment

80% Coursework

20% Practical

Start to specialise in Year 2. You’ll explore control and instrumentation engineering and developing advanced programming skills. Tackle robotics, artificial intelligence and industrial automation and hone your teamwork skills on a group project. After Year 2, take an optional year abroad or a 12-month industry placement to put your new knowledge into practice.

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Advanced Programming equips you with an overview of the design and operation of the principal components of a computer system and how they interact with each other. You will be introduced to microcontroller/microcomputer programming and gain an understanding of instruction types, addressing modes, and the stack. The importance of microcontroller/microcomputer programming in computer systems cannot be underestimated despite the prevalence of high-level languages. It facilitates access to special instructions for processors and direct manipulation of hardware which is gaining increasing importance with the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices with limited computing and energy resources. This module will provide you with an insight into the skills needed to serve this growing market. You will learn how to support subroutines, exceptions and interrupts, writing simple programs that handle these functionalities and solve straightforward problems.

Module code: CIS2725

Credits: 20

Assessment

100% Coursework

Year 3 sees you develop your practical expertise ready for graduation. Develop a deep understanding of how embedded systems underpin our advanced technology today. Learn to design and build a system using microcontrollers, microprocessors and sensors. You’ll become an independent engineering researcher and use your skills to create your own sensing system or software tool.

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Embedded Systems today form the largest percentage of computer systems in service. They are greater in number than all other types of computer systems put together. Almost all moderately intelligent devices we use or rely upon, from domestic appliances to mobile telephones, motor vehicles, most automated consumer products, dispensers and toys, contain one or more microcontroller devices. These embedded systems are mostly not seen, tucked away in often unreachable and environmentally unfriendly locations. They are often expected to function for long periods of time, for example many years, without fault, attention or maintenance. As a result, they demand some unique engineering requirements. This module explores the principles of embedded systems as essential tools for enabling many other advanced technologies which can be seen or experienced every day. You will be introduced to the basics of the hardware and software unique to microcontrollers as core components of embedded systems. You will program a microcontroller and apply this skill to communicate with or control external devices.

Module code: CIS3421

Credits: 20

Assessment

100% Coursework

IT Management prepares you for roles where you will oversee the acquisition and ongoing management of systems and services. The management of information technology within an organisation may be the responsibility of one person or several. IT Management is an incredibly diverse field, one which includes everything technological. Since almost every organisation now has some use for IT, it is a field of expertise that is continually growing and evolving and offers great career development opportunities. The module explores the key activities undertaken in IT management roles. You will gain an insight into the operational and strategic steps needed to develop an IT strategy. This will include developing your awareness of the need for a tactical and operational view of IT systems and the services of internal and external stakeholders. The module will cover everything from the selection and implementation of IT systems to relevant legal, ethical and security considerations which all feed into an effective IT strategy.

Module code: CIS3402

Credits: 20

Assessment

100% Coursework

Research and Development Project gives you the opportunity to show individual creativity and originality, apply your knowledge and skills, and demonstrate the ability to undertake an individual project through investigative research, problem-solving, effective communication and management. The project will be executed independently under the guidance of a supervisor. In exceptional circumstances group projects may be permitted as long as individual deliverables are clearly identified and this has been agreed with the Module Leader and Supervisor. You will conduct in-depth work on a substantial issue, including researching and analysing the problem and finding and realising a solution.

Module code: CIS3425

Credits: 40

Assessment

80% Practical

20% Coursework

How you'll study

Teaching methods are designed in consultation with leading employers in the region. Many classes are based in computing laboratories, focusing on student activity as a means of learning. We introduce theoretical concepts by building on concrete practical activity.

Classes are highly interactive, with practical application of concepts a key factor, as well as cases drawn from real-life. Workshops, seminars, group tutorials and practical exercises provide opportunities for you to work with your peers and develop the essential people skills to complement your technical ability.

Studying on a full-time basis, you will be required to attend classes for up to four days a week.

Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You can expect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.

How you'll be assessed

You will be assessed through a combination of practical exercises, coursework, portfolios, reports, essays, presentations, and examinations. We want you to develop the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, therefore assessment includes some small group activities, though the emphasis is strongly on individual work.

Who will be teaching you

You will be taught by academic staff who are highly qualified, experienced and enthusiastic leaders in their fields.

The Department of Computer Science provides a research-active environment where the programme team contribute to academic conferences and journals, regularly engage within the wider business and academic environment, and feed research directly into their teaching. You will learn about the latest developments in subjects while gaining the knowledge and skills to meet the demands of the IT industry.

Guest lectures also form part of the programme. These will be delivered by industry experts and academics from other disciplines to equip you with a wide range of knowledge, experiences and different perspectives.

Entry criteria

Entry requirements

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

Please note, for all programmes in the Department of Computer Science, a level 2 numeracy qualification is not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in Mathematics.

Example offers

Qualification	Requirement
A Level	BBC-BBB.
BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications)	Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM).
T Level	Overall grade of Merit.
International Baccalaureate (IB)	We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
Access to Higher Education Diploma	45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.

English language requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.

For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements

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How to apply

Apply online through UCAS

Read our guide to applying through UCAS to find out more about the application process.

Apply as an international student

Please see our international student pages for further information about how to apply as a prospective international student.

Part-time applications require a direct application to Edge Hill. Please select the year of entry that you wish to apply for.

Apply for September 2025 part-time.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Facilities

Two students walk outside the Tech Hub. The Department of Computer Science is based in the state-of-the-art £13million Tech Hub. This purpose-built development offers highly contemporary suites of outstanding facilities for Computer Science and Engineering students. Our modern computing and engineering laboratories are equipped with comprehensive test and measurement equipment, high-specification computers, high-resolution screens and the latest hardware and software.

A four-screen CAVE (Computer Augmented Virtual Environment) provides a super immersive 3D virtual environment, enabling users to immerse themselves in a virtual room and experience real life scenarios in 4K resolution. There are also specialist laboratories for networking and games programming, in addition to a specialist research laboratory, open access laboratory and a Harvard style lecture theatre.

Where you'll study

Tech Hub

Learning resources

Learning resources include robots and a robotics simulator, wired and wireless networking hardware, graphics software, web development tools, software development environments, big data servers, eye trackers, giant 3D interactive teaching screens, and other specialist software required for studying forensics and internet security techniques.

Finance

Tuition fees

£9,535

a year

£17,000

a year

2025/2026 part-time fee information will be added when available.

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.

Financial support

Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this course can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the course may also be eligible to apply for additional maintenance loan funding to help with living costs.

Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships, which celebrate the determination, commitment and achievement of our students. Many of our scholarships are awarded automatically. There are some however, where you will need to be involved in an application or nomination process. To find out more about our scholarships and check your eligibility, please visit our dedicated scholarships pages.

Money Matters

Please view the relevant Money Matters guide for comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students, together with details of how to apply for potential funding.

Money Matters

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). If you are an EU student who does not have settled or pre-settled status, or are an international student from a non-EU country, please see our international student finance pages.

Your future career

You’ll leave us with the skills and knowledge to launch your career in computing. Jobs you could apply for include embedded software engineer, network engineer, technical systems engineer, and hardware engineer.

Our computer engineering graduates are ready to work in many different industries, such as:

automotive
aerospace
finance
petrochemical
biomedical
manufacturing
energy

If you prefer to pursue an academic path, you can apply for a range of computing Masters degree as the next step on a route to a PhD.

Course changes

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however our courses are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of professional bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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