Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

Modern digital electronics, computing systems and gadgets are all significant in commerce, industry and the home, impacting our lives on a daily basis. our electronic engineering and computer science course aims to expand the breadth and depth of our students’ knowledge in electronics, internet technology, computing, digital systems and software design.  our courses are developed in collaboration with a wide range of industry sectors to give a broad but relevant degree so teaching won’t just be standard lectures and you’ll be encouraged to discover how science fiction becomes fact. designing your own products and working with cutting-edge equipment will be a core part of the course.

This placement is a great opportunity to get a taste of the world of work, build your professional network, meet new people, and develop your skills. you can even travel abroad to work or study at one of our international university partners!

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Well-trained graduates with skills in electronics design, software, telecommunications and engineering are in high demand. our graduates have a strong record of finding suitable positions, reflecting the fact that the uk is a major contributor to the global engineering industry. recent graduates have moved on to roles including: research and development, design and manufacturing, education and consultancy. they are working for high-profile companies and organisations such as olympus, corus, hsbc, oxford university, hewlett packard, cogent defence, bae systems, npower, siemens, orange, vodafone, qinetiq, the national grid, rolls-royce, jaguar cars and microsoft.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Aston University has partnerships with the following companies: