PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will study the same courses in the first three whether you are on the BEng or degree programme

YEAR 1
You will study core courses in electronics & electrical engineering mathematics and computing science In engineering you will develop key skills in design simulation and testing analogue and digital circuits in the laboratory In computing science you will develop computer problem-solving skills applicable in any programming language

YEARS 2 AND 3
You will gain a thorough grounding in hardware and software aspects of computer systems including expertise in programming and software engineering using Java detailed knowledge of operating systems and networking a solid foundation in databases and experience with electronic design software This will be combined with a working knowledge of electrical circuit theory analogue and digital electronic system design and digital communications

YEARS 4 AND 5
In fourth you will choose half your specialist topics from electronics & electrical engineering and half from computing science You will study professional aspects including economics project organisation environmental issues and safety students can take part in an integrated system design project working in teams In fifth a six-month project normally undertaken abroad is followed by further advanced technical subjects

Course details
Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised In exceptional circumstances however the University may withdraw or alter a programme For more information please see Student contract

OUR INTERNATIONAL LINKS
You will have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities as part of your degree This won’t add any extra time to your studies; see Study abroad

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FOR ENTRY IN 2024
Summary of entry requirements for Electronic & Software Engineering
SQA Higher Entry Requirements

BSc BEngAABB at S5 will be considered Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher (B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher)
AAAB at S5 will be considered Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher (B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher)
Additional requirements Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science (required for BEng only)
SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)

BSc BEng MD20 BBBB (also other target groups*)
BSc BEng MD40 AABB*
Additional requirements Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science (required for BEng only) Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools
* See Access Glasgow for eligibility

A-level Standard Entry Requirements

BSc BEng AAB – BBB
AAA
Additional requirements A-level Mathematics and Physics (for BEng MEng) (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics 3D or Product Design options only)
IB Standard Entry Requirements

BSc BEng 36 (665 HL) – 32 (655 HL)
38 (666 HL)
Additional requirements HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics (for BEng MEng) (SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics)
GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution Glasgow International College who offer a range of foundation certificates

For applicants whose first language is not English the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level