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Engineering

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Engineering
Engineering is essential to our modern world of instant global communication and the cutting-edge technologies of tomorrow.

The internet, innovative telecommunications and powerful, inexpensive computing have all been realised through advances in engineering. Our students are the people who develop the technology we use in our daily lives. Join our community of scholars who are leading the way in technological research and development.

Why study here?
  • We are home to many of the world's top scientists and engineers in their field.
  • Our graduates are driving the economy by pushing the frontiers of knowledge with the latest technology.
  • We are Top 25 in the UK for Computer Science in THE World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
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"Considering I am a female in a male-dominated industry, I do not feel like a minority. In fact, I feel very welcomed in the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. I enjoy the range of facilities that we have access to and also find help whenever I need it. During my foundation year, I started a YouTube channel and I’ve thought about working with social media after Essex. However, last summer I also completed an internship abroad in Accra, Ghana, at a steel company working on motors and installations. I really enjoyed that and can definitely see myself working in Ghana in future. Coming to Essex has opened so many doors for me and I am forever grateful for the opportunities that I have received."
Gifty Antwi BEng electronic engineering (with foundation year)
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Research Experience Scheme

The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Research Experience Scheme gives undergraduate and Masters degree students opportunities to work with academics on research projects. You'll be able to choose between focusing on research in our School, or work on a collaborative project with our colleagues in the Department of Psychology.

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Modern computing has been realised through advances in engineering.

Our graduates are the people who make what we all use in our daily lives possible. At Essex you fine-tune your creativity, team-working and leadership skills, and learn to design with dedication and expertise.

Why study here?
  • Collaborate with our research staff on our cutting-edge work on networks, multimedia, optoelectronics, the internet of things, and robotics.
  • Become part of the next generation of industry professionals and academic researchers to help drive the economy, and push the frontiers of knowledge.
  • You'll use imagination as you fine tune your creativity, team-working and leadership skills.
A young Black woman in a green top is working on some wires in an acoustic device that is sitting on a lab bench.
Research Experience Scheme

The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Research Experience Scheme gives undergraduate and Masters degree students opportunities to work with academics on research projects. You'll be able to choose between focusing on research in our School, or work on a collaborative project with our colleagues in the Department of Psychology.

Read more about the scheme
Our School has a large and thriving graduate research community.

We provide an active and stimulating environment to carry out your doctoral research and have an extensive range of specialist labs and facilities. We offer various routes to a research degree.

Why study here?
  • We have an international reputation for the outstanding quality of our research.
  • We offer postgraduate research courses spanning the computer science and engineering disciplines.
  • Access to specialist labs and facilities including a semiconductor clean room and a printed circuit milling facility, along with office space and dedicated equipment for research students.
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