Computer & Electronic Systems

What do 3d tv, digital cameras, smartphones, the ipad and sports instant replay have in common? they're all examples of technology which have been developed combining skills from both computer science and electronic engineering. these subjects have become increasingly intertwined in recent years, so there is a need for engineers with the ability to create and embed intelligence into the products and systems of the future. engineers with operational and technical expertise in both electronics and software engineering are needed to design the next generation of computer apps, interactive vehicle robotic agents that monitor driver information and respond accordingly, or digital cinema technology. this degree is designed to produce these skilled professional engineers.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

Employability of graduates from these degrees is one of the highest of all disciplines. with skills including numeracy, problem-solving, it, critical thinking and analysis, they can choose from a wide range of professional career options. the degree's triple accreditation ensures that they have the technical expertise and skills in both electronics and software engineering to compete for jobs on an equal footing with computer scientists and electronic engineers. they gain hardware and software jobs such as design engineers, systems analysts, electronics engineers and it specialists in sectors including: communications – samsung, nokia & bt information technology / cyber-security – thales electronics – selex es, linn products, siemens automotive & aerospace industries – infiniti red bull racing, ge aviation finance & banking – tesco bank, barclays, morgan stanley power & energy – scottishpower, sse, national grid project management & engineering consultancy – atkins, parsons brinckerhoff

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 Scotland 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. University of Strathclyde has partnerships with the following companies: