Course Overview

From power generation and distribution systems to modern processing and manufacturing plants, there’s an array of complex technologies that rely on computer systems developed and designed by electronic and computer engineers. This course will set you on track to be one of those engineers capable of tackling complex engineering projects that are commonplace in our society. Students will explore a wide range of computer hardware and software engineering, electronics, digital systems, embedded systems, computer and network design, artificial intelligence, security, IoT, and software development for a variety of fields in today's fast-changing marketplace including modern programming languages and software tools – you’ll cover it all.

This course is distinctive as it will equip students to exploit the expected exponential growth in highly connected devices and systems. The study develops analytical, computer, and applied skills that enhance students’ prospects of employment and consultancy in a wide range of industries, or of running their own business. Students desiring intensive study in electronics and computer engineering will find this course to be a challenging and rewarding experience. After two years of study, the students can opt to have one year of industrial placement. The sandwich option is a significant and distinctive feature of the course and presents an opportunity to understand the way that the industry functions and to gain an appreciation of the priorities in the commercial environment. The curriculum of this course will enable graduates to obtain the theoretical and practical knowledge to be involved in the design of electronic and computer-based systems to address highly specialized and specific application needs by enhancing their employment opportunities. The best aspect of this course is that its graduates are capable of taking technical responsibility for complex engineering systems and are well-prepared for lifelong learning that will enable them to move beyond today’s technology to meet the challenges of the future.

General Eligibility

• A Level BBB including Mathematics and/or Physical Sciences (120 UCAS points) or;

• BTEC National Diploma DDM, including Level 3 Mathematics (128 UCAS points) or;

• EAL Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies, D, including Further Engineering Mathematics; Electronic and Computer Principles and other options relevant to Electronics and Computer Engineering or;

• Access to HE qualifications with distinctions in 24 credits and merits in 21 credits, with at least 3 distinctions in Mathematics and 3 merits in Physical Science subjects (D24 + M21 totalling 122 UCAS points) or;

• Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 120 UCAS points and including Mathematics

• Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

We welcome qualifications from around the world.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

• English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C, and a Mathematics qualification equivalent to reformed GCSE grade 4 or above, as assessed by UK NARIC