Electronics equipment and products are becoming a vital part of our daily lives, from simple MP3 players, mobile phones and computers to highly sophisticated diagnostic equipment used in hospitals and state-of the-art fibre optic communications systems. Computers, telecommunication systems and consumer electronics are advancing at a fast pace. This is a traditional and broad-based course which aims to produce well-rounded engineers with a high level of analytical and engineering design skills. About the Electronic and Computer Engineering Department at Brunel At Brunel, our degree programmes will teach you about state-of-the-art technology, which means our graduates can work at the forefront of all the major areas of electronic engineering. We adopt a teaching style that is research-led, so the latest cutting-edge technologies will be taught as part of the course. Our courses combine theory with practical and project work – an approach which can help you to turn ideas into real systems – and our students are regularly awarded national and international prizes. Our undergraduate degrees allow you to specialise so that you can match your studies to your own particular interest, or maintain a broad approach. They 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 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. See what our students say about this course. Aims This is a traditional and broad-based course which aims to produce well-rounded engineers with a high level of analytical and engineering design skills. You will develop a sound knowledge of all aspects of electronic and electrical engineering and related areas. You will develop a strong theoretical background involving the future of electronics, microelectronics and computer systems. The course offers practical aspects, making use of our facilities in electronics, sensors, computer systems, computer networks, signal processing and laboratories. The world of electronics is evolving so rapidly that the devices and techniques that are new today will be tools you are expected to understand and use by the time you graduate. Because of the relentless drive of technological evolution, you need to understand the fundamental principles underlying the technologies in order to be skilled in their application and to be able to adapt rapidly to technological changes throughout your career. Engineers, technologists and designers are the architects and implementers of this technological revolution and are in very great demand throughout industry, commerce and the public sector. We aim to produce well-educated, imaginative and professionally-trained engineers and designers who can meet the challenge of rapid technological development.

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. 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. There is a relaxed and friendly relationship between students and staff 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. 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 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 companies including the BBC, Virgin Airways, Siemens and a variety of design companies.