University of Essex

Course Details

MEng Electronic Engineering

Course Description

On the four-year MEng version of this course, you cover the same wide spectrum of topics as those on the BEng in order to provide you with the foundation to become an electronics designer: Mathematical skills and software tools for problem-solving in engineering Wireless Communication technology The building blocks of complex digital systems Analogue systems and circuit techniques Computer simulations In addition to these areas, you also achieve a masters-level qualification and have the opportunity to investigate more advanced topics in electronic engineering, including: Mathematics and modern communication systems The development of software for embedded systems and robots The design simulation and production of complex electronic circuits

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

The profession offers a range of careers from design and development to marketing, management, production engineering and applications engineering. Graduates also find employment in other disciplines because of the highly numerate nature of the subject. Our department has a large pool of external contacts, ranging from companies providing robots for the media industry, through vehicle diagnostics, to electronic system design and circuit design and manufacture, who work with us and our students to provide advice, placements and eventually graduate opportunities. Our recent graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of high-profile companies including: National Instruments Circad Design Ltd The McClaren Formula One Team B&W Group BT IBM Visa Google

MEng Electronic Engineering University of Essex