Have you ever wondered how complex digital systems, such as those in telecommunications, multimedia, transportation, aerospace etc, can perform so many impressive functionalities? The core devices within these complex systems are based on Embedded Systems that are designed and dedicated to perform specific operations. The widespread use and deployment of embedded systems in a broad range of electronic and communication engineering systems has exhibited an unprecedented expansion in the last few years. The combination of Embedded Systems with Signal Processing and Multimedia Communications is a prime technology in the on-going evolution of modern high-tech electronic equipment and its application products. Due to tremendous growth in consumer electronics, industries related to wireless communications, signal/image processing, machine intelligence, and internet, are actively recruiting skilled engineers with an in-depth working knowledge of embedded systems to support their development of next generation advanced competitive technology. This exciting new MSc (masters) course, developed with the support of industry, integrates academic study and the realisation of embedded systems with emphasis and applications on multimedia communications and signal processing. The course is offered on the campus of Brunel University in London, UK. As a student attending Brunel University London's Embedded Systems course, you will study the fundamentals of embedded systems combined with extensive practical and hands-on work on embedded systems design, modelling and implementation. The course offers you the opportunity to explore embedded systems applications, namely, communications, multimedia, signal processing, and intelligent systems, through a set of carefully designed application-based modules that combine theory and application.. The course satisfies both the current and the future demands of advanced information technology industries internationally. Such research and development demands are met through the training and education of skilled engineers with advanced knowledge of embedded systems technology and its applications on multimedia communications and signal processing. Brunel University offers an exciting opportunity for study in this advanced technological area. Studying towards Brunel University London’s Embedded Systems degree will equip your career with the excellent international reputation of Brunel University London in engineering education. About Electronic and Computer Engineering at Brunel The Electronic and Computer Engineering discipline is one of the largest in the University, with a portfolio of research contracts totalling £7.5 million, and has strong links with industry. We have a wide range of research groups, each with a complement of academics and research staff and students. The groups are: * Media Communications * Wireless Networks and Communications * Power Systems * Electronic Systems * Sensors and Instrumentation The laboratories are well equipped with an excellent range of facilities to support the research work and courses. We have comprehensive computing resources in addition to those offered centrally by the University. The discipline is particularly fortunate in having extensive gifts of software and hardware to enable it to undertake far-reaching design projects. The Women in Engineering Scholarship is available for students on this course. The main aim of this course is to endow graduates with advanced knowledge and transferable skills in the design, modelling, implementation and evaluation of embedded systems for signal processing and multimedia communications, such that they can contribute effectively to the increasingly complex and rapidly evolving technologies that are prevalent in the industry or research. Specific aims of this course are to: * Provide advanced knowledge and skills relevant to the theory and best practise of modern embedded systems technology (including FPGA and DSP) and its applications on multimedia signal processing and communications. * Develop transferable skills in design, modelling, implementation, and evaluation of embedded systems for signal processing and multimedia communications that are contributable in either industry or academic employment. * Develop the ability of analysing complex technical problems, and the versatility to apply embedded systems technology across a range of engineering areas with emphasis on multimedia signal processing and communications. * Develop innovation, creativity and independent learning ability required for continuing professional development, further research, and for acquiring new skills at a high level.

The programme fully prepares students for work in the technological industries that require knowledge and skills in the areas of embedded systems, multimedia, communications, signal processing, and intelligent systems. There are no limitations to the area in which such technologies can be applied; however, companies that develop electronic and communication products often offer jobs in the following areas: * Design, modelling and development of embedded systems using high-level languages, such as VHDL and Handel-C. * Matlab / Simulink prototyping and system level design tools * DSP hardware/software and device drivers development * Biomedical instrumentations * Real-time embedded system design and mobile handset development * Speech recognition and synthesis * Image processing and recognition * Security applications * Audio and video processing systems * Digital measuring equipments and instrumentations * Wireless telecommunication and broadcast: WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), 802.11, Bluetooth, GSM, WiMAX, DVB applications * Various fields such as Satellite Communications, RF Engineering, Real-Time Control Systems * Automatic industrial inspection * Control systems The programme also prepares students to carry out related academic research. A number of students in various disciplines within the College have stayed on to carry out a PhD at Brunel University London – on average, one student of high academic achievement per year is offered a PhD position.