BEng (Hons) Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Bachelor's degree at the University of Liverpool
BEng (Hons) Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at University of Liverpool. Smart devices increasingly shape how we live and work, and this course sits right at the junction of the two disciplines that build them: computing and electronics.
About this course
Smart devices shape the way we live, both now and in the future. Study Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at Liverpool and ensure you’re a part of the rapid technological development taking place globally. From the provider’s course page.
BEng (Hons) Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at the University of Liverpool, based in Main Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Engineering and technology graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 85% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Computer Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 60; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 96% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year one 9 modules
- ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS & SYSTEMSCompulsory15 credits
- MATHEMATICS A FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERSCompulsory15 credits
- ELECTRONIC CIRCUITSCompulsory15 credits
- OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMINGCompulsory15 credits
- DIGITAL & INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS DESIGNCompulsory15 credits
- ENGINEERING SKILLS IN PRACTICECompulsory15 credits
- MATHEMATICS B FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERSCompulsory15 credits
- INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMINGOptional15 credits
- PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE PARADIGMSOptional15 credits
Year two 9 modules
- DATABASE DEVELOPMENTCompulsory15 credits
- COMMUNICATION SYSTEMSCompulsory7.5 credits
- DIGITAL ELECTRONICS & MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMSCompulsory15 credits
- INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLCompulsory15 credits
- PROJECT, PROBLEM SOLVING & INDUSTRIAL AWARENESSCompulsory7.5 credits
- SIGNALS AND SYSTEMSCompulsory15 credits
- SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ICompulsory15 credits
- DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMSCompulsory15 credits
- AMPLIFIER CIRCUITS - DESIGN & APPLICATIONSCompulsory15 credits
Year three 16 modules
- APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH C++Compulsory15 credits
- LOW POWER COMPUTER ARCHITECTURECompulsory15 credits
- NEURAL NETWORKSCompulsory7.5 credits
- ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLSCompulsory7.5 credits
- ADVANCED MODERN MANAGEMENTOptional7.5 credits
- DIGITAL CONTROL AND OPTIMISATIONOptional15 credits
- FORMAL METHODSOptional15 credits
- INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL GAME THEORYOptional15 credits
- MULTI-AGENT SYSTEMSOptional15 credits
- SIGNAL PROCESSING AND DIGITAL FILTERINGOptional15 credits
- SOFTWARE ENGINEERING IIOptional15 credits
- HONOURS YEAR COMPUTER SCIENCE PROJECTOptional30 credits
- BENG PROJECTOptional30 credits
- BIOCOMPUTATIONOptional15 credits
- DIGITAL SYSTEM DESIGNOptional15 credits
- CLOUD COMPUTING FOR E-COMMERCEOptional15 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
Because the course bridges computer science and electronic engineering, you'll cover the theoretical and practical sides of both, from how software is engineered to how the underlying electronic systems that run it are designed. As you move through the degree, you'll have the chance to specialise in areas such as Software Engineering, Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Web & Mobile development, Cloud & DevOps, Games, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). This breadth means you can shape the later stages of your studies around where your interests genuinely lie, whether that's building intelligent systems, securing networks, or designing the interfaces people actually use. The dual focus on hardware and software throughout gives you a rounded technical skill set rather than a narrow one.
Who it's for
This course suits people who are curious about how the physical and digital sides of technology fit together, someone who wants to understand not just how to write code, but how the electronic systems beneath it actually function. If you're the kind of person who takes apart gadgets to see how they work, enjoys problem-solving, and is drawn to both the logical structure of programming and the practical challenge of engineering, you'll likely feel at home here. It's a good fit for students who like to keep their options open early on and decide later which direction to specialise in, since the course allows you to explore different areas before committing. Most entrants arrive with another higher-education qualification already under their belt, and typical accepted students have UCAS tariffs in the 96–111 range, though this reflects what past entrants held rather than a strict requirement. Expect a degree that asks you to think analytically, work through technical detail methodically, and stay engaged with a fast-moving field where the tools and applications keep changing.
Careers & job market
Nationally, Computer Science graduates report strong continuation into work or further study: 85% are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 75% of those working are in highly skilled roles. These are labour-market figures drawn from Graduate Outcomes and LEO data across Computer Science courses in the UK, not figures specific to this university or a guaranteed outcome for any individual. On earnings, national data shows starting salaries (15 months after graduation) typically between £25,000 and £35,000, dropping slightly to £23,375–£33,000 after three years, before rising to £29,750–£42,000 after five years, again, national figures reflecting the broader graduate population rather than a promise tied to this course. Around 85% of students nationally continue past their first year of study, still enrolled or having completed. The specialisation options within the course, from Cyber Security to AI & Machine Learning, point towards the kinds of technical roles graduates in this field commonly move into, though your own path will depend on the specialisms and experience you build.
University & format
The University of Liverpool is a public, Russell Group university founded in 1903, with around 28,693 students in total. It holds a Gold rating in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 for teaching quality and is. This BEng (Hons) is delivered full-time over three years on the university's main campus.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
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Year in industry. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| another higher-education qualification | 80% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 20% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code HH66). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Liverpool →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
Still deciding what to study?
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Careers & earnings
What Computer Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £30,500 | £29,000 – £35,500 | 60 |
| 3 years after | £32,000 | £27,500 – £36,500 | 225 |
| 5 years after | £38,000 | £32,000 – £45,500 | 240 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 60; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate / Junior DeveloperFirst engineering role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Software EngineerShipping features end-to-end · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Lead EngineerOwning systems and mentoring · 5–9 yrs
- 4Principal / Engineering ManagerArchitecture or leading teams · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Computer Science nationally
National figures for Computer Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 60; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Computer Science courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,820 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 85% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 120; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Computer Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Boilerplate and scaffolding code
- First-pass tests and docs
- Routine debugging and refactors
- Standard data wrangling
More human than ever
- System design and architecture trade-offs
- Reviewing and owning correctness & security
- Translating fuzzy problems into software
- Leading delivery and mentoring
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Computer Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Tech companies
- Banks & fintech
- Consultancies
- Government (GDS) & startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Computer Science graduates.
Software Developer Placement Programme No experience neededIT Online LearningSoftware Developer - .NET & Azure for Green Energy ProjectsOfgemSoftware Developer Backend (SFIA5)ZaiziSoftware Developer (Mobile Apps) in Guildford - ECM Selection (Holdings) LimitedJava Script WorksSoftware Developer (Contract) – Higher Education Projects (UK)Burman RecruitmentSoftware Developer – Distributed Scheduling & Workload OrchestrationCGG Services (UK) LimitedIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.1 out of 10: NSS 87% · in work or study 90% · continued 96%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Liverpool
Computing across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Main Campus
5,175 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Computer Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Liverpool from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £32,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Liverpool’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Liverpool and gov.uk before you apply.
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