MEng Hons Electronic and Computer Engineering with an Industrial Year (Year 4)

Course overviewIn a world filled with smart devices with a global need to create green energy, our course provides a detailed insight into the computing systems and software needed to advance all technology.A lot of the things you learn will be done in labs through both working individually and group projects. You'll study subjects such as analogue and digital electronics, circuits and systems, computing, communications and the application of electrical energy.Our course will give you the required engineering expertise for a career in engineering or in a variety of other professions.You will spend year four in industry. You can apply for placements available to students on your course or can agree your own placement with an appropriate company. During your industrial year, you remain fully registered with the university, with regular meetings with your placement tutor.All undergraduate students in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering initially follow a common programme of study, allowing them to change to a different plan up until the end of their third semester in year two. It is also possible to add or remove a year abroad and year in industry after joining the course. By year three, you can choose to specialise in the topics that interest you and suit your career aspirations.If you are made an offer at MEng level, this will include a contextual offer for the BEng version of this course. This means that, if you do not achieve the required results to meet your MEng offer, but would have met the requirements to join the BEng version of your chosen course, you will automatically be offered a place on the BEng version of your chosen course.Why choose this course7thin the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2024) and8thin the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (The Times Good University Guide 2024)Accreditedby theInstitution of Engineering and TechnologyPracticallab-based sessions to help you develop skills for your future careerCustomise your degreeto suit your interests with a wide selection of optional modulesAssessment methodsCourseworkDissertationExaminationsGroup courseworkPractical examsPresentationResearch projectPractical assessmentCareers overviewWith the broad range of skills acquired from this degree, you will have excellent career prospects in areas such as; software development, fibre optic and mobile communications, aerospace technology, automotive systems and renewable energy technologies.