Electronics and Computer Science Meng (Hon)

From the tiny processors in smartphones to the heavy-duty power electronics in wind turbines, electronic and electrical systems underpin many modern technologies. <br/><br/>In todays world of complex, high-speed devices, it is important that engineers understand how to design and implement both the hardware and software of general-purpose and embedded computer systems. <br/><br/>**Why joint honours?**<br/><br/>Electronics and computer science is 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/>Students of electronics and computer science 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/>The MEng degree is relevant to those wishing to pursue a career as a professional engineer or a computer scientist in industry. <br/><br/>This programme combines more advanced study than our BEng degree, with a greater emphasis on industrial skills.<br/><br/>You will also get the opportunity to work in an industrial company while you carry out your MEng project in Years 4 and 5. <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/>In your final year, you will have the opportunity to undertake a six-month placement in industry or at an overseas research institution, university or company. <br/><br/>**Why Edinburgh?**<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/>**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.