Why choose the School of Computing, Engineering and Creative Industries
Study at the leading edge with units focused on the latest digital technologies in electronics and software development.
Our associated software engineering courses scored student satisfaction rates of 90% and over for academic support, organisation and management and learning resources (NSS, 2025).
Accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), this course fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an incorporated engineer.
About the course
From consumer electronics and 5G communication to renewable energy systems and intelligent transport, electronic engineering has the power to shape our modern world. Our course provides you with a thorough understanding of all key electronic engineering areas and teaches you how to solve real-world problems. Thanks to a focus on hands-on experience and contemporary practices, you graduate with the confidence and skills needed to launch your career in this fast-growing field.
Course accreditation
This course has been accreditated by The Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Facilities and specialist equipment
- Purpose-built STEM building with modern facilities and dedicated study spaces, providing you with a vibrant and supportive learning environment
- New electronic engineering lab with state-of-the-art equipment supplied by National Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz
- Access to 3D printers, solder stations, autoCAD software and an extensive range of manufacturing tools
- Industry-standard equipment and software in teaching, such as Multisim and MATLAB, prepares you for a future in the workplace right from the start
Industry links
We collaborate with local industries such as Jaltek Systems Limited and TeknTrash, offering you opportunities to get involved in skill-building and work-based projects.
Your student experience
Our highly qualified academic team have close links to the industry and their teaching reflects the latest developments in the field.
Showcase your work projects to industry professionals and get involved in exciting research studies.
Benefit from the support of our dedicated academic success tutors.
Take part in external trips to leaders in the field Bletchley Park, Oxford University Labs and Jaltek
Gain a thorough understanding of contemporary issues within the industry from equality and diversity to the commercial contexts of electronic engineering.
Our hands-on approach gives you the practical skills and technical know-how needed for a range of future careers.
with Professional Practice Year
This course has the option to be taken over four years which includes a year placement in industry. Undertaking a year in industry has many benefits. You gain practical experience and build your CV, as well as being a great opportunity to sample a profession and network with potential future employers.
There is no tuition fee for the placement year enabling you to gain an extra year of experience for free.
*Only available to UK/EU students.
with Foundation Year
A Degree with a Foundation Year gives you guaranteed entry to an Undergraduate course.
Whether you’re returning to learning and require additional help and support to up-skill, or if you didn’t quite meet the grades to pursue an Undergraduate course, our Degrees with Foundation Year provide a fantastic entry route for you to work towards a degree level qualification.
With our guidance and support you’ll get up to speed within one year, and will be ready to seamlessly progress on to undergraduate study at Bedfordshire.
The Foundation Year provides an opportunity to build up your academic writing skills and numeracy, and will also cover a range of subject specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree.
This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will need to successfully complete the Foundation Year to progress on to the first year of your bachelor’s degree.
Why study a degree with a Foundation Year?
- Broad-based yet enough depth to give you credible vocational skills
- Coverage of a variety of areas typically delivered by an expert in this area
- Gain an understanding of a subject before choosing which route you wish to specialise in
- Great introduction to further study, and guaranteed progression on to one of our Undergraduate degrees
The degrees offering a Foundation Year provide excellent preparation for your future studies.
During your Foundation Year you will get the opportunity to talk to tutors about your degree study and future career aspirations, and receive guidance on the most appropriate Undergraduate course to help you achieve this; providing you meet the entry requirements and pass the Foundation Year.
Year 1
Fundamentals of computer studies - Explore the maths behind computing hardware and develop your professional skills, preparing you for a career in the field. Introduction to software development - How to model software problems and develop solutions using a high-level programming language. Engineering mathematics – Solve real-world engineering problems using different mathematical approaches. Foundations of electronic systems and computer networks - An introduction to circuits, electronic components, signals, systems, data communications and computer networking.
Year 2
Circuit analysis and signal processing - Learn about and practise circuit analysis and system modelling software. DSP and embedded systems development - Explore digital signal processing (DSP), microprocessor and embedded system structures, and gain hands-on skills in embedded programming. Analogue and digital electronics – Gain hands-on experience of advanced tools such as bipolar junction transistors, diode circuits and field effect transistors. Digital communications and software engineering - Examine digital communications and future broadband technologies, applying strategies to mitigate security risks.
Year 3
Control, energy and wireless sensor networks - Master advanced concepts in automatic control, wireless sensor networks and energy harvesting, proposing solutions to complex problems. Research methodologies and emerging technologies – Plan your Honours project around current or emerging technologies, using research to back up your proposal. Social and professional project management – Gain valuable transferable skills in project management, vital to your professional development. Undergraduate project – Work independently to develop and complete a major project on a topic of your choice.
The assessments provide you with opportunities to diagnose your skills abilities academic/occupational background and to give you an early indication of what specific learning practices may help you improve in specific areas of study starting from student induction period in conjunction with Fundamentals of Computing unit and throughout the entire in-course period of study.
There will be frequent opportunities to get feedback both from tutors peers and via self-assessment and some assessments will allow for draft submissions to be considered by a tutor or peers to identify aspects in need of development prior to final hand-in.
Assessment methods include portfolios laboratory practical work group and individual production projects individual and group written reports and formal written exams.
Mini-projects and case studies provide you with real-world problems. You are expected to find solutions to the problems following the process of analysis technique evaluation design and syntheses and solution evaluation.
These mini-projects and case studies are designed in both group work and individual work fashions to allow you to practice your communication skills and team working skills and to develop the capability of working individually.
Careers
Completion of this course will open up a wide range of career opportunities as an engineer or researcher in electronics as well as many other opportunities within the electronics and telecommunications industry.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
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