We live in the age of Ôany device, any time, anywhereÕ computing. Technology, communications and consumer electronics are rapidly evolving, and computer systems are central to our everyday interaction, be it a large scale distributed system based on the internet or an embedded system in a consumer electronic device such as a mobile phone.The demand for expertise in these fields is also rapidly growing.Ê
The very nature of the technologies that underpin computer systems means that you need not only to understand state-of-the-art developments in hardware and software, but also to have developed the necessary skills and ability to design computer systems in every aspect of commerce and industry.BrunelÕs course comprises four systemic themes:
- programming and software engineering;
- computer architecture and applications;
- data communications;
- digital electronic systems.
Employability
The growth in embedded electronic systems across all aspects of our lives is creating many new and exciting employment prospects across all areas of industry and business Ð and demand for engineers who are able to design computer systems remains high.
Computer Systems Engineering graduates have excellent employment opportunities in such diverse fields as finance, leisure, media and marketing, as well as in all forms of engineering and computer industries.
Careers and your future
There is a relaxed and friendly relationship between students and staff at Brunel and we take a genuine interest and pride in the success of our students and graduates. This, together with acknowledged high quality teaching and resources, results in an excellent record of employment amongst our graduates.
Recent graduates have gone on to work for prominent companies including Barclays Global Investors, the Royal Mail, Thales, Accenture, the Bank of Scotland, British Sky Broadcasting, Fujitsu, IBM UK Ltd, Logica, GMC, the Office of Fair Trading, Viglen Ltd and a variety of design companies.
They have undertaken such roles as Technologist, Software Developer, Software Engineer, IT Specialist, Technology Analyst, Electronic Development Engineer, Computer Engineer, Consultant, Systems Administrator, Product Development Engineer, IT Support Officer and Project Delivery Officer, to name but a few.
