You study the hardware and software engineering of computer systems embedded, for example, in cars, aeroplanes and mobile phones. Embedded systems must operate: in real time - they interact with the system (i.e. car, plane) in which they are embedded, perhaps microsecond by microsecond; reliably - if they go wrong, this can be costly and catastrophic; safely - or they could damage the user; appropriately - what, how and when they do things are determined by the application and the way it is used; correctly - the requirements and specifications are often detailed and comprehensive.

Information technology is rapidly expanding, creating demand for computer scientists across a broad section of employers, meaning the skills you develop here will make you attractive to many organisations. Many of our graduates are employed by software and electronics industries, but the continuing expansion of the use of computers means that you will be able to find employment in other industries, and your sharpened numeracy and analytical skills will help here.