Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering

From power generation and distribution systems to modern processing and manufacturing plants, there’s an array of complex technologies that rely on computer systems developed and designed by electronic and computer engineers. this course will set you on track to be one of those engineers capable of tackling complex engineering projects that are commonplace in our society. students will explore a wide range of computer hardware and software engineering, electronics, digital systems, embedded systems, computer and network design, artificial intelligence, security, iot and software development for a variety of fields in today's fast-changing marketplace including modern programming languages and software tools – you’ll cover it all.

One of the most exciting parts of this course is the opportunity to undertake a one year work-placement in your third year. the course team work closely with both our placement officers in the student centre and enterprise centre to ensure you are placed in suitable working environments. you'll be given guidance and assistance with respect to finding a placement, cv preparation and the application process. most placements are within the london area. or, if you have an idea for a new business you’d like to work on, you can spend your third year developing this in our enterprise centre.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

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

With computers now an essential part of our lives, the demand and opportunities for those who can design computer hardware and develop software applications, manage and service computer systems is only going to continue to grow. our societies and utilities are driven and controlled by electronic and computer-based systems that could not function without large, professional hardware and software systems - put simply the world cannot function without computers. electronic and computer systems engineers work in most industries, including computing and computer programming, automobile, aerospace, telecommunications, networking and network security power production, manufacturing, transport, defence and electronics, embedded systems, health and medicine, research and development, educational sectors. you could design high-tech devices ranging from tiny integrated-circuit chips, to powerful systems that utilise those chips and efficient telecommunication systems. likely jobs for graduates include computer network administration under windows and unix/linux, as well as software engineering and design using java and c++. you could also work independently as a developer, tester or evaluator of any kind of hardware and software application. you'll be able to develop operating systems, compilers, computer games, business applications, computer programs, analyse data and constructing and managing computer systems. in short, you’ll be highly employable in a wide variety of sectors. lsbu has an enviable reputation for employability and entrepreneurship. our graduates find opportunities across the world and make an impact wherever they go. the combination of engineering and lsbu’s focus on high quality teaching and skills development with a vocational drive is key to the success of our graduates. study with us and doors will open as you embark on the journey that is your career. this course program ensures that graduates have the capacity to meet the needs of employers. this course is producing graduates who are prepared to move into employment with skills and expectations that benefit their employers.

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. London South Bank University has partnerships with the following companies: