Many of the advances in computer and communications technology over the past five decades have resulted from the interaction between Electronics and Computer Science. These two disciplines therefore form a natural combination for a joint honours course and in today's world of complex high-speed devices, it is vital that there are engineers who understand how to design and implement both the hardware and software of general purpose and embedded computer systems. Increasingly, the importance of using software engineering methods in the design of systems is being recognised and this is reflected in the degree in Electronics & Computer Science. The MEng programme at Edinburgh is aimed squarely at educating students to be leaders of industry and research, fostering a firm understanding of principles, providing excellent practical experience through our project laboratories and individual projects. MEng students are able to undertake their final individual projects on industrial placement, further developing their engineering skills before graduation. We expect our graduates to have enhanced academic and professional skills who will be able to contribute to Electronics industry and research due to their wide and comprehensive understanding of the design process and ability to generate innovative solutions.

Engineering graduates have a number of excellent career options available to them. Studying Engineering at the University of Edinburgh prepares graduates for a career as a professional engineer in the UK or abroad and all courses meet the requirements of the UK professional engineering bodies. The skills and experience gained through the degree programme will also equip graduates for a career outside engineering and many of our graduates have gone on to work in other areas, including the Civil Service, education, the armed forces and the financial sector. Engineers enjoy some of the highest starting salaries of any graduate group.