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Undergraduate Courses in Computer Science and Electronic Engineering 2014

The IT and engineering sectors are now growing at a rate that outstrips the supply of fresh talent, both in the UK and the rest of the world. Employers are crying out for people with computing and engineering skills — in 2011, the most recent figures available, almost 90% of our students gained graduate-level employment or a place on a full-time higher degree course within 6 months of graduating. Those students also had the highest starting salaries of all Essex graduates. These mean there has never been a better time to study for a degree in computing or electronic engineering.

A degree in a technical subject is also an excellent way to develop your mind: as well as learning your subject area in depth, you will be taught how to analyse complex systems, decide which parts should be tackled first, and solve any problems that arise. Many of our experienced graduates say that this aspect of their degree helps make them successful in their subsequent careers.

To explore what kind of degree would suit you best, please follow the links in the following diagram or the table below it.   Alternatively, please refer to these pages if you wish to apply for October 2013 entry.

Venn diagram showing degrees

Electronic Engineering Telecommunication Engineering Computer Science Computer Games ICT Computer Systems Engineering Computer Networks Computers with Electronics
Electronic Engineering Computer Systems Engineering Computer Science
These degrees provide in-depth knowledge of electronic engineering, with an option to specialise in electronics or telecommunication systems. Graduates with skills in these areas are highly sought after globally. These degrees span the disciplines of computer science and digital electronics  as well as gaining software and systems skills, people studying these degrees learn much more about how computers, embedded systems work. These degrees encompass computer systems and how they are programmed. If you intend your career to be in Computer Games or Information and Communication Technology, we offer purpose-designed degrees in these areas.
     
BEng Electronic Engineering
BEng Telecommunication Engineering
MEng Electronic Engineering
BEng Computer Networks
BEng Computer Systems Engineering
BEng Computers with Electronics
BSc Computer Science
BSc Computer Games
BSc Information and Communication Technology
MSci Computer Science

 

There are opportunities for students on all our degree courses to spend a year working in industry or to studying in an institution overseas.

All of our degrees are fully accredited by the relevant professional bodies, the British Computer Society for Computer Science and the Institution of Engineering and Technology for Engineering. Indeed, our degrees are jointly accredited by both bodies, emphasising the breadth and depth of their content.

Don't have the right qualifications?

If your background doesn't allow us to admit you but you have a burning desire to study computing or electronics, don't give up! Essex's International Academy offers:

all of which let you start studying in either October or January. Each of these is a 4-year degree with a foundation year that gives an introduction to the relevant area. After the foundation year has been successfully completed, you are able to transfer onto one of our standard degrees.

 

 

 

 

 

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