TheÊElectronic and Computer Engineering degree is offered by Brunel University London.
Aims
The world of electronics is evolving so rapidly that the devices and techniques that are new today will be tools you are expected to understand and use by the time you graduate.
We aim to produce graduates who are part of a high-tech elite: professionals with specialist understanding and communication skills who have a solid knowledge of electronic engineering as a whole.
You must have engineering potential and be someone who is analytical, creative, versatile and a logical problem solver Ð as well as being a forward thinking realist. Maybe you:
- know what engineering area you want to specialise in already and realise that a broad degree can provide you with an invaluable springboard to any number of careers. You donÕt want to limit your options
- are seeking a broad-based engineering degree to explore your interests and strengths in a variety of exciting fields, all of which are of crucial importance in todayÕs world
- aspire to a senior managerial role at the forefront of this dynamic, valued and rapidly expanding technological industry.
Employability
The growth of embedded electronic systems in all areas of our lives has created exciting employment prospects across all areas of industry and business.
You will have a wide choice of careers in mainstream electronic and microelectronic industries and in other engineering, computing and Ôhigh-techÕ fields.
The majority of our graduates move into research, development or manufacturing companies Ð a choice many make when accepting sponsorship from a company Ð but opportunities do exist in most other professional spheres such as medicine, finance, management and the media.
Careers and your future
Recent graduates have gone on to work for prestigious companies including the BBC, Virgin Airways, Opodo, Philips, Intel, Siemens and a variety of design companies.
