Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year in Industry (4 years)

UCAS code: H695

Here's what University of Kent says about its Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year in Industry (4 years) course.

Electronic and Computer Engineering Electronics and computing are two key growth areas for the technology industry, both making spectacular advances and impacting modern life beyond recognition. Studying all things electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at Kent will allow you to be part of this revolution and to gain the knowledge and skills to make your own mark in this exciting field.

The combination of electronic engineering skills with advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software engineering prepare you for creating the systems of the future. This course teaches many exciting topics including robotics/mechatronics, embedded systems, and artificial intelligence, as well as providing you with skills employers look for such as creativity, entrepreneurship and team working.

The year in industry gives you the opportunity to gain experience as computer systems engineers working in a professional environment and to develop employment-related skills. The placement year develops your technical skills, employability and soft skills as well as increasing your awareness of the future context for employment.

Your Future Our graduates find employment in a huge range of sectors such as aerospace and automotive industries, the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence, construction and building services, energy utilities, government agencies, manufacturing industries, medical engineering, oil and gas industries, process industries, the public sector, research establishments and transport including road and railways.

The School of Engineering holds an annual Employability and Careers Day where you can meet local and national employers and discuss career opportunities. Ongoing support is provided by the School’s dedicated Employability Officer.

Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations.

Year 1: You’ll gain the skills that will lay the foundation for the rest of your studies – subjects include programming, engineering design and electronics. Compulsory modules currently include the following: Mathematics for Engineering; Electronics for Engineers; Fundamentals of Programming; Engineering Materials and Design; Design and Prototyping Project; Electronic Circuits.

Year 2: Develop your understanding and techniques of the field. Compulsory modules currently include the following: Mechatronics and Measurements; Microcomputer Technology; Electronics and Digital IC Design; Embedded Systems and IoT; Signal Processing and Control Systems; Engineering Team Project. Year in Industry: You spend a year working in industry between stages 2 and 3. You gain practical work experience, while assessing possible future career options and making contacts in the industry. Employers are always keen to employ graduates with knowledge of the work environment and some students receive job offers from their placement company.

Year 3: You’ll further sharpen your knowledge with specialist modules. You take all compulsory modules then choose one from a list of optional modules. Compulsory modules currently include the following: Robotics and AI; Research Project; Digital System Design; Communications and Networking. Optional modules may include the following: Image Analysis and Applications; Fundamentals of Cyber Security.

For more detailed information about these modules, please visit our website.