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School of Engineering and Design

Electronic and Computer Engineering MEng

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Course Overview

The need for systems engineers with knowledge and skills in electronic hardware and software co-design is a key requirement of the industry and future technological systems development. This course is aimed at developing this key skill. This course aims to develop a strong theoretical background involving the future of electronics, microelectronics and computer systems. It will also develop a detailed technical knowledge of current practice in electronic and computer hardware and its applications. The Brunel course not only offers the theory but also practical aspects, making use of our facilities in electronics, sensors, computer systems, computer networks, signal processing and laboratories.

Work Placements

A wide variety of companies both in type and size offer placements, and in some cases sponsorship, to our students and offer opportunities in the fields of, for example, power generation, satellite design and construction, IC design, computer systems and IT in general. Many companies have sponsored our students after they have completed their sandwich placement. Sponsorship not only helps you financially, but this close link with industry can support you in your academic studies and particularly with your final year project.

Career Opportunities

There is a strong demand for graduates who are able to work at the boundary between software and hardware and career opportunities are wide ranging, including the communications, automotive systems, aerospace, entertainment, medical and financial sectors. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers and are successful at securing employment and professional responsibility in a wide variety of roles.

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