The  Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE) degree programme has been  developed in conjunction with employers to meet the demand for graduates  with strong skills in computer software and electronic hardware  engineering, along with mathematical analysis abilities, to support  current and emerging societal needs.

This programme of study will support the development of skills  required to develop and employ technologies to tackle many of the  challenges of the coming decades including Internet edge devices,  climate change, electric vehicles, sustainable development, energy,  personalised health and well-being, and artificial intelligence, as well  as other innovative areas such as entertainment and autonomous  vehicles.

Graduates of this degree programme will play key roles in the  research, design, development, test and installation of future systems.  They will frequently work in teams to tackle challenging problems. Many  of those who graduate from this degree programme also continue their  academic studies by pursuing higher degrees by research (e.g., MEng and  PhD), or through taught postgraduate programmes (e.g., MSc, MEng, and  MBA).

The programme can be undertaken as either a four-year (Bachelor of  Engineering, BEng) degree programme or a five-year (Master of  Engineering, MEng) degree programme. All students would initially enter  the BEng degree programme route, and can either graduate with a BEng  degree at the end of the fourth year of study or have the option to  continue into the fifth year Masters degree by transferring into the  MEng degree programme at the end of the fourth year rather than  graduating with a BEng degree.

At the end of the second year, students on the Electronic and  Computer Engineering degree programme would select a major option from  five major options – Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering,  Robotic Engineering, Electrical Energy Engineering, and a General  option. Core subjects studied will be augmented by student selected  elective subjects that allow the student to identify a focus of specific  interest.

The programme of study thus offers excellent choice, thereby  enhancing the range employment prospects and future career choice  options for the student.