Our specialist Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng (Hons) degree strategically targets the stat-of-the-art skillset demand in industry and academia for both Electronics Engineering and Computer Engineering.

This computer engineering programme provides you with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to work in a range of roles including full system design cycle, implementation, maintenance, and management of embedded systems. Other roles your skillset will lend itself to include IoT systems, edge devices, electronics and control circuits, computer systems, programmable systems, and mobile applications.

Our computer engineering degree graduates have gone onto working with employers such as:

ITV
Barclaycard
Network Rail
Microsoft
IBM
HMGCC.
Common computer engineering job roles include:

Embedded Systems Engineer
Full Stack Developer
Computer Engineer
Electronics Engineer
Digital Electronics Engineer
Mobile App Developer
Android Developer
IoS Developer
Control System Engineer
FPGA Programmer
Hardware Programmer
IT Systems Administrator
Hardware/Software Developer
IoT Developer
Microcontroller Programmer
Research and Development Engineering roles.
Some of our electronics and computer engineering graduates have also moved on to work in Higher Education as Research Assistants, Teaching Fellows, Graduate Teaching Assistants, Associate Lecturers and into funded PhD positions. Other graduates also work as freelancers or run their own companies e.g. as Mobile Application Developers and IT consultants.

Master’s Opportunities
The University of Northampton’s master’s courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on master’s fees to give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

Computing MSc (with or without Placement)
Computing (Computer Networks Engineering) MSc
Computing (Internet Technology and Security) MSc
Computing (Software Engineering) MSc

• 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
• 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

BANGLADESH

We accept the following qualifications:

• Higher Secondary Certificate / Intermediate,
• Year 1 of Bachelor’s degree in Bangladesh from an institution listed on UKNARIC,
• International Baccalaureate Diploma,
• International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
• Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
• A Levels

INDIA

We accept the following qualifications:

• Standard 12,
• International Baccalaureate Diploma,
• International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
• Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
• A Levels

NEPAL

We accept the following qualifications:

• Higher Secondary Education Board Examination,
• International Baccalaureate Diploma,
• International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
• Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
• A Levels

PAKISTAN

We accept the following qualifications:

• High School Certificate,
• 2-Year Bachelor’s degree in Pakistan from an institution listed on UKNARIC,
• International Baccalaureate Diploma,
• International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
• Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
• A Levels

SRI LANKA

We accept the following qualifications:

• A-Levels (Sri Lanka or the UK)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma,
• Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body

Please include the following documents with your completed application form:

• Details of your English Language competence, for example, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests or equivalent.
• Certified copies of your school certificates and any other relevant qualifications. A certified copy is a photocopy that has an original official stamp of your school, college, or university on it. The stamp should not be a photocopy.
• At least one reference (signed and on headed paper).
• A personal statement to explain why you are interested in studying your chosen course.

Bachelors degrees: IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or equivalent)