Electronic systems are used just about everywhere in modern society. Electronics has been taught at Westminster for more than 110 years. The strong mathematical and theoretical teaching approach of this course coupled with its practical project work will equip you with the know-how to become a system designer, researcher, or a number of other roles within the industry. Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as the BBC, British Aerospace, BSkyB, BT, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, Nokia, Panasonic, Philips and Sony, as well as for smaller private companies. Several have started up their own businesses. Depending on your area of interest, you will pursue one of several pathways. For the BEng course these are microelectronics or digital communications, while the pathways for the MEng course are embedded systems, microelectronic systems and wireless systems.

At Westminster, we have always believed that your University experience should be designed to enhance your professional life.We place as much emphasis on gaining skills relevant to the workplace as on learning the academic discipline that you are studying. Obtaining a placement, part-time or vacation job while you study will provide you with extra cash and help you demonstrate that you have the skills employers are looking for. In London, there is a plentiful supply of part-time work - most students at the University of Westminster work part-time (or full-time during vacations) to help support their studies. Visit the employability section on our site Career Development Centre Our Career Development Centre can help and support you throughout your study and after graduation. You can use our comprehensive Online Vacancy Service to find part-time, placement, voluntary and graduate opportunities. Our website provides comprehensive information covering topics such as events, job searching, CVs and applications. We organise presentations, networking events with employers, professional bodies, alumni and other organisations to help you with your career planning. Our careers consultants are experienced personal development trainers and offer a range of self-development workshops to improve your job seeking strategies, to enhance self-confidence and provide self-marketing techniques. We offer support for students and recent graduates to obtain volunteer placements and also for those interested in developing their enterprise skills. We can help you to: Find part-time / vacation, placement and graduate jobs, including voluntary experience Explore how to develop the skills that employers are looking for Plan your career development Identify your career options Market yourself effectively in CVs, application forms and interviews.