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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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Develop cutting-edge robotics and electronic systems

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Study advanced telecommunications in our bespoke labs

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Work closely with academics and other students to develop new tech

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Work together in a broad range of specialist electronics and communications labs

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Our female students and staff meet regularly as part of our Women in CSEE group

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.
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Develop electronic systems in our bespoke labs

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Work alongside academic researchers in a diverse and creative School

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Study optoelectronics in close detail using our specialist facilities

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Collaborate with our expert members of staff and learn from the best

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Get hands-on experience using our state-of-the-art equipment

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 computing and engineering Masters courses
Develop your knowledge with a postgraduate degree from Essex. We have courses that cover computer science, engineering and computational finance.
Subject area: Robotics
Combining computer science with engineering, explore our undergraduate courses in this increasingly popular field.
Your future starts here
You'll receive the technical and transferable skills that are in high-demand among a broad range of industries.
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.
A student in an electronic labs working with equipment

Develop electronic systems in our bespoke labs

A researcher explaining the use of the technology in a lab

Work alongside academic researchers in a diverse and creative School

A student using optoelectronic equipment

Study optoelectronics in close detail using our specialist facilities

A student working with a member of academic staff in an electronics lab

Collaborate with our expert members of staff and learn from the best

A close-up photo of a student working on a microchip under a microscope

Get hands-on experience using our state-of-the-art equipment

Robotics and Mechatronics Laboratory
Our laboratory is involved in the development of various kinds of mechatronic systems and intelligent robots that will be used in modern and future environments coexisting with humans.
Research Group: Communications and Networks
The focus of our group is the design of next-gen wireless communication and network architectures and systems.
Research Group: Robotics and Embedded Systems
Our research group covers intelligent embedded systems and robotics and mechatronics, with academics working on areas such as system-on-chip design, robotics for hostile environments, and computer vision.
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Subject area: Robotics
Combining computer science with engineering, explore our undergraduate courses in this increasingly popular field.
Subject area: Psychology
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