Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year in Industry (5 years)
University of Kent
UCAS Code: H696 | Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Including Mathematics at grade B plus one other STEM subject
The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.
120 tariff points from your IB Diploma, including HL Mathematics (not maths studies) at 5 or SL Mathematics (not maths studies) at 6 or HL Maths: Analysis and Approaches at 5 (not Applications and Interpretations) AND a science subject 5 at HL or 6 at SL, typically H5, H6, H6
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in an Engineering subject including Further Maths/Further Maths for Engineering Technicians. Other subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances.
Scottish Highers qualifications are considered on an individual basis
The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.
UCAS Tariff
Including A Level (or equivalent) Mathematics at grade B plus one other STEM subject
About this course
Electronic and Computer Engineering are areas which are impacting modern life beyond recognition. This four-year masters will give you more advanced knowledge and skills to make your own mark in these exciting fields.
**Reasons to study MEng Electronic and Computer Engineering at Kent**
* Match your interest and future career plans with this 4-year in-depth course
* You’ll get to work in real-life, business critical roles, putting into practise the skills you have gained whilst earning a salary
* Go on to study exciting subjects like robotics, mechatronics and artificial intelligence
* The course is based on leading-edge research in Computer Science and Engineering
* The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology
* Spend time in our dedicated makerspace. Build physical devices and development equipment like Oculus Rift and Raspberry Pi and much more!
* Branch into any computing, electrical or electronics career
**Course details**
* First and second years: You’ll gain the skills that will lay the foundation for the rest of your studies – subjects include programming, engineering design and electronics.
* Third year: You’ll be able to choose from a range of modules, so you can focus on your interests. You will then go onto complete a final-year project in your specialist area.
* Fourth year: Your final year brings your engineering skills up to an advanced level. You’ll have gained a broad knowledge of business perspectives and extra opportunities for group project work.
* Year in Industry: This will take place between your second and third year. Students have previously worked in leading companies such as BAE, Pfizer and Airbus.
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This is one of the more popular areas to study engineering and there is not quite such a serious shortage of electrical engineers as there is of other engineering subjects - but there's still plenty of demand. The most common jobs are in telecommunications, electrical and electronic engineering, but there is some crossover with the computing industry, so many graduates start work in IT and computing jobs. At the moment, there's a particular demand for electrical engineers in the electronics, and the car and aerospace industries, and also in defence, and salaries can vary across the country depending on the industry you start in. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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