Electronics and Computer Science Beng (Hon)

Electronic and electrical systems underpin many modern technologies, from the tiny processors in smartphones to the heavy-duty power electronics in wind turbines.<br/><br/>In todays world of complex, high-speed devices, it is important that engineers understand how to design and apply both the hardware and software of general-purpose and embedded computer systems. <br/><br/>**Why joint honours?** <br/><br/>Electronics and computer science are a fascinating and highly valuable combination. <br/><br/>Interactions between these fields have generated some of the most significant advances in computer design and communications technology over the last 50 years. <br/><br/>As a student of electronics and computer science, you will need a clear understanding of physics and the broader system it operates in.<br/><br/>Teamwork and the determination to find clever solutions are also crucial. <br/><br/>Graduates are leading advances in fields such as: <br/><br/><br/>* machine learning and deep learning <br/><br/><br/>* technology for medicine <br/><br/><br/>* efficiency in transportation <br/><br/><br/>* safety monitoring systems <br/><br/><br/>* surveillance <br/><br/><br/>* entertainment <br/><br/><br/>* wireless communications <br/><br/><br/>* manufacturing and computing <br/><br/><br/>* renewable energy generation <br/><br/><br/>**Ties to industry**<br/><br/>Our Industrial Liaison Board includes senior representatives from important electronics and electrical engineering companies. <br/><br/>This has influenced our curriculum and programme development. <br/><br/>**Why Edinburgh?**<br/><br/>On this programme you’ll benefit from research-led teaching by internationally leading academics.<br/><br/>We have strong links to industry (particularly in microelectronics) with excellent career prospects, industry relevant curriculum, internships, opportunity of final year project placements.<br/><br/>You’ll benefit from a balanced curriculum that covers theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work.<br/><br/>You’ll have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities including:<br/><br/><br/>* industry-standard software & hardware<br/><br/><br/>* in-person and remote labs<br/><br/><br/>All of our degree programmes are accredited by Institution of Engineering & Technology. <br/><br/>This degree gives you the flexibility to study specialist courses in areas you are most interested in. <br/><br/>**Our community**<br/><br/>We are proud of the supportive community that our students and academics create. <br/><br/>For example, you will have access to an Electronics After Hours Club. This allows you to develop your own extra-curricular projects in a supportive environment. <br/><br/>Edinburgh has a particularly active community and network of companies in fields related to electronics and computer science, which are deliberately located here, close to the talent of our graduates.