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Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

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Create. Build. Apply.

How can AI help us live healthier lives? How do we keep people safe in an increasingly connected world? Can robots go where humans cannot?

These are some of the defining challenges of our time. In our School, you'll develop the knowledge, skills, and creativity to help solve them.

Whether you join us as an undergraduate or postgraduate student, you'll become part of a community of innovators, creators, and problem-solvers. We won't simply teach you about technology. We'll challenge you to understand it, shape it, and use it to make a difference. 

Learning here is active and hands-on. Alongside mastering the fundamentals of computing and electronic engineering, you'll apply your knowledge in our laboratories, tackle real-world projects, and explore ideas inspired by world-leading research and industry challenges. You'll learn by designing, building, testing, experimenting, and creating.

From artificial intelligence and cyber security to robotics, electronics, and digital innovation, you'll be part of a School helping to shape the future. Tomorrow's breakthroughs will come from people who can imagine what doesn't yet exist and have the determination to create it.

Join us and be one of them. 


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Computer Science and Engineering at Essex means...
7th for student positivity in engineering (NSS 2025)
9th in the UK for research impact in computer science (REF 2021)
Top 250 (Top 25 in the UK) for computer science (THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
89% of our undergraduate computing graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2026)
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“Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills are essential to drive technological progress and innovation. Knowledge and experience are key. Our world-leading researchers and innovators support your education so you can actively shape the future.”
Professor Reinhold Scherer Head of School
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Visiting our campus for an Open Day is one of the best ways to decide whether the University of Essex is right for you. This is your chance to tour our campus, check out our accommodation, and chat to your prospective lecturers.

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Colchester Campus Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ
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Telephone: 01206 872770
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