This course gives students a strong theoretical background involving the future of electronics, microelectronics and computer systems, as well as covering practical aspects, making use of our facilities in electronics, sensors, computer systems, computer networks, signal processing and laboratories. It will provide students with a detailed technical knowledge of current practice in electronic and computer hardware and its applications. About the Electronic and Computer Engineering Department at Brunel Our undergraduate degrees have a common first year during which you will study all of the main specialisms. Based on your own personal learning experiences of these subjects, you will be able to re-evaluate your original degree choice at this level and switch to a related course if you want. Our courses allow you to specialise so that you can match your studies to your own particular interest, or maintain a broad approach. Our Undergraduate courses are featured by a number of activities that are summarised at Course Highlights. Read more about our Electronic and Computer Engineering courses. Is this course for me? You must have engineering potential and be someone who is analytical, creative, logical, a problem solver, a realist, versatile and forward thinking. You should be interested in understanding about the big picture as well as becoming a specialist in your chosen area. Intellectual challenge is important to you, as is hands-on experience, and you want to work alongside other high achievers. Maybe you know what engineering area you want to specialise in already and realise that a broad degree can provide you with an invaluable springboard to any number of careers. You don’t want to limit your options. Maybe you are seeking a broad-based engineering degree to explore your interests and strengths in a variety of exciting fields, all of which are of crucial importance in today’s world. Aims MEng Electronic and Computer Engineering aims to develop a strong theoretical background involving the future of electronics, microelectronics and computer systems. It also offers practical aspects, making use of our facilities in electronics, sensors, computer systems, computer networks, signal processing and laboratories. The need for systems engineers with knowledge and skills in electronic hardware and software co-design is a key requirement of the industry and for future technological systems progression. Engineers, technologists and designers are the architects and implementers of the technological revolution and are in very great demand throughout industry, commerce and the public sector. This course focuses on producing well-educated, imaginative and professionally-trained engineers with the technical skill to work and research in the field of electronic engineering and computer systems engineering. Graduates will be able to design, integrate and develop technological solutions for the next generation of computer systems. The course will also address electronic, microelectronic and digital systems, embedded systems, computer engineering, computing and applications of the technology.

Computers have had a tremendous impact on every facet of our lives at home and work, in leisure and in communication. Now, and for the foreseeable future, the most significant growth will be in the development of reliable and efficient computer systems, and the unprecedented demand for engineers able to design computer systems is therefore set to continue. The growth of embedded electronic systems in all areas of our lives has created exciting employment prospects across all areas of industry and business. Graduates with appropriate training in this discipline are likely to have excellent opportunities in diverse fields such as finance, leisure, media and marketing as well as in all forms of engineering and in the computer industries. Careers Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey Electronic and Computer Engineering graduates have a range of employment options open to them. The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) which provides a platform to build on for those who wish to achieve Chartered Engineering status. In 2011/12, six months after graduating: * 71.4% of graduates with a first degree were in employment * 10.7% were in full-time further study Read more about graduate destinations for this subject area There is a relaxed and friendly relationship between students and staff at Brunel and we take a genuine interest and pride in the success of our students and graduates. This, together with acknowledged high quality teaching and resources, results in an excellent record of employment amongst our graduates. Whichever Electronic Engineering course you follow, you will have a wide choice of careers in mainstream electrical/electronic/microelectronic industries and in other engineering and ‘high-tech’ fields. The majority of our graduates move into research, development or manufacturing companies – a choice many make when accepting sponsorship from a company – but opportunities do exist in most other professional spheres such as computing, medicine, finance, management and the media. Recent graduates have gone on to work for prestigious companies including the BBC, Virgin Airways, Opodo, Philips, Intel, Siemens and a variety of design companies. Placements You have the opportunity to undertake high quality work placements within prestigious organisations.