Electronics and Computer Science Meng (Hon)

Course Overview - Electronics and Computer Science Meng (Hon)

From the tiny processors in smartphones to the heavy-duty power electronics in wind turbines, electronic and electrical systems underpin many modern technologies.

In todays world of complex, high-speed devices, it is important that engineers understand how to design and implement both the hardware and software of general-purpose and embedded computer systems.

**Why joint honours?**

Electronics and computer science is a fascinating and highly valuable combination.

Interactions between these fields have generated some of the most significant a...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

14/09/2026

Campus

Central area campus

Course Address
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ

Application Details

Course Code

GHK6

Institution Code

E56

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,A

AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A; one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science or Engineering Science at B. Applicants with Physics preferred. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics is recommended. National 5s: Physics or Engineering Science at B; English at C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

37

34

from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 665 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6; one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Design Technology at 5. Applicants with Physics preferred. SL: Physics at 5 (if not at HL); English at 5.

A level

A,A,A

A,B,B

AAA - ABB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A; one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science/Computing, Design and Technology (excluding Food Technology) or Engineering at B. Applicants with Physics preferred. GCSEs: English at C or 4; Physics or Science at B or 6.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £38,900