Electronic and Computer Engineering (Year 4 out), MEng (Hons), with industry placement

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of computing systems and software essential for advancing technology in areas like smart devices and sustainable energy. Students engage in laboratory-based learning, both individually and in groups, covering topics such as analogue and digital electronics, circuits, systems, computing, communications, and electrical energy applications. The programme features a common curriculum in the first two years, allowing specialisation in year three. Year four includes an industrial placement, where students maintain university registration and receive tutor support. Graduates gain versatile expertise in hardware and software engineering, leading to rewarding careers across industries. The five-year MEng option provides deeper insights for Chartered Engineer status compared to the BEng.Modules begin with foundational subjects in year one, including engineering mathematics, power and energy, and information systems. Year two focuses on developing design skills through lab-based modules like digital communications and practical engineering solutions. Year three covers advanced engineering mathematics, analogue electronics, integrated circuits, and optional topics. The industrial placement occurs in year four, followed by a final year dedicated to an individual project involving state-of-the-art technologies, often contributing to departmental research initiatives.