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University degree

Electronic and Computer Engineering

The University of Kent
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Combine electronics and computing with a BEng (Hons) in Electronic and Computer Engineering at the University of Kent. Develop expertise in circuit design, embedded systems, and programming, preparing for a career in tech, engineering, and innovation. Apply now!

You’ll gain the skills to innovate, create and find solutions. IET Accredited programme Other course options Foundation Year Year in Industry × Sign up for Priority Clearing Sign up and you’ll get the chance to book a one-to-one chat with our Clearing team about your options and be the first to hear about available courses and events. On results day, you could also wake up to a Clearing offer already waiting for you.

94% of our Computer Science and Informatics research at Kent was found to be 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (REF 2021). 86% of our Electrical and Electronic Engineering students were positive about the learning resources for their course. (NSS 2025) Real-world training Hands-on, practical learning will prepare you for a diverse range of careers in Engineering and Technology.

100% of our Computer Science and Informatics research at Kent was classified as either 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' for impact (REF 2021).

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts25%
96-111 pts20%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts15%
192-207 pts5%
How they qualified
70% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel70%
otherHE20%
access5%
baccalaureate5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
65%
In professional / skilled jobs
95%
Continue past first year
76%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,000
After 15 months
£35,000
3 years on
£43,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
76%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching79%
Assessment & feedback64%
Academic support43%
Well organised70%
Learning resources73%
Student community82%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Kent's own site.
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Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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