Electronic & Computer Engineering
Electronic and computer engineering is the discipline at the foundation of the digital world. Electronics provides the hardware: the circuits, sensors, processors, and communication systems that make computation and connectivity possible. Computer engineering bridges the hardware and software dimensions, encompassing the design of embedded systems, the architecture of processors, and the programming of devices at the level where code meets physical circuitry.
Together, they underpin the smartphones, medical devices, telecommunications networks, autonomous vehicles, and industrial control systems that modern life depends on.
At Liverpool Hope University, this four-year, full-time programme includes a foundation year that builds the mathematical and scientific foundations needed before progressing to degree-level study, making the programme accessible to students who are highly motivated to build technical expertise but who need additional preparation. The degree develops your skills across both electronic and computer engineering, reflecting the latest hardware and software developments and exposing you to cutting-edge research. You will study circuit design, digital systems, embedded programming, signal processing, computer architecture, and communications technology, developing both theoretical understanding and practical engineering skills.
The programme includes a sandwich placement year for extended industry experience, a year abroad to broaden your perspective, and work placement throughout the course.
A typical entry tariff of 72 points reflects a genuinely inclusive and accessible admissions approach. Graduates from electronic and computer engineering programmes go on to careers in telecommunications, consumer electronics, medical technology, automotive and aerospace engineering, defence, industrial automation, and software development. The combination of hardware and software expertise is particularly valuable in roles that require understanding and designing complete systems.
Professional registration as a chartered engineer is a common long-term goal. Many graduates continue to postgraduate study in electronic engineering, embedded systems, or related fields.