Electronic and Software Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Electronic & software engineering combines the study of both hardware and software within modern computing and engineering. It will give you the knowledge required to lead teams that will design and build the computerised and embedded systems of the future.

Between years 3 and 4 you will undertake a work placement in industry, either in the UK or overseas.

Programme structure

You will study the same courses in the first three years whether you are on the BEng, BSc or MEng degree programme.

Year 1

You will study core courses in electronics & electrical engineering, mathematics and computing science. In engineering, you will develop key skills in design, simulation and testing analogue and digital circuits in the laboratory. In computing science you will develop computer problem-solving skills applicable in any programming language.

Years 2 and 3

You will gain a thorough grounding in the hardware and software aspects of computer systems, including expertise in programming & software engineering using Java, detailed knowledge of operating systems & networking, a solid foundation in databases and experience with electronic design software. This will be combined with a working knowledge of electrical circuit theory, analogue & digital electronic system design and digital communications.

Years 4 and 5

You will have a wide choice of technical options in year 4, choosing half your specialist topics from electronics & electrical engineering and half from computing science. You will study professional aspects including economics, project organisation, environmental issues and safety.

MEng students can take part in an integrated system design project, working in multidisciplinary teams.

In year 5 a six-month project, normally undertaken abroad, is followed by further advanced technical subjects.

Our international links

You will have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities as part of your degree. This won’t add any extra time to your studies.

Career prospects

Previous graduates have found employment in a wide range of industries, such as software houses, electronics companies and commercial institutions, including Agilent, ARM, BMW, Ion Torrents, Thales and Wolfson Microelectronics, among many others.