About Electronic & Software Engineering Beng/bsc/meng in University of Glasgow
Electronic and software engineering combines the study of hardware and software and applies it to the field of computer science and electrical engineering. It will give you the knowledge required to lead teams that will design and build the computerised systems of the future.
Our graduates are highly employable and can look forward to well-paid careers designing and building the digital technologies that underpin the global economy and, indeed, every aspect of human activity from healthcare through music to making the natural environment sustainable.
SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)
- AAAAAA Higher or AAAA + BB Advanced Higher (AAABB S5 minimum for consideration)
- Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject or Mathematics.
SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
- MD20 – BBBBB (also other target groups*)
- MD40 – AABBB*
- Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject or Mathematics. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level Standard Entry Requirements
- AAB – BBB
- Additional requirements: A-level English or Humanities subject.
IB Standard Entry Requirements
- 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)
- Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities subject.
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.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
- 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
- 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
PTE (Academic)
- 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
University of Glasgow Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| No. of Campuses |
3, Gilmorehill, Dumfries, Garscube Campus |
| Residence Halls |
11 |
| Work-Study |
Available (20 hrs/week) |
| Graduate Employability Rate |
~95.9% |
| Research Funding Available |
179 million GBP |
| No. of International Student |
Over 11,000 from 120 countries |
| No. of Research and Teaching Staff |
3400 |
| No. of Study Abroad and Exchange Partners |
420 |
University of Glasgow Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance will also include any additional costs a foreign student may have, such as living expenses while studying in the UK in addition to tuition fees.
University of Glasgow Fees
Tuition fees for some of the popular programs are as follows:
| Program/Level of Education |
Annual Tuition Fees (GBP) |
| Science, Engineering, Nursing, Medicine |
21,920 |
| Dental Surgery |
45,170 |
| All other bachelor degrees |
16,970 |
| MS Data Science |
23,500 |
| Masters in International Business |
21,900 |
Cost of Living at University of Glasgow
Other costs involved include rent or on-campus accommodation fees, expenses on books and material, and other lifestyle choices
| Type of Expense |
Cost (GBP/year) |
| On-Campus Accommodation |
5121-12,680 |
| Books and Stationery |
400 |
| Travel |
300 |
| Entertainment |
1440 |
