Electronic and Computer Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Canterbury, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
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 mark in this exciting field.
The combination of electronic engineering skills with advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software engineering prepares 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 provides you with skills employers look for such as creativity, entrepreneurship, and teamwork.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Kent has a long-standing relationship with Chevening, which has successfully placed scholars worldwide at the university for many years. Kent is proud to be a Chevening partner and offers three partner scholarships and the standard Chevening Scholarships. The University of Kent welcomes applications from all Chevening-eligible countries for any one-year taught master’s degree starting in September 2024, based at our UK campuses. Find out how to apply.
We have several scholarships for students starting a postgraduate course in September 2024 at one of our UK campuses. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship's web pages.
Here are Scholarships that might be of particular interest:
- British Council GREAT Scholarship: China, Ghana, Greece, India, Kenya, Thailand, Turkey (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADBCG0601)
- International Scholarships for Taught Masters students (International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADINMASA02)
- Kent Law School LLM Global Welcome Scholarship (Canterbury) (International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADGLOWEL01)
- MBA Woman in Leadership Scholarship (Home & International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FN35WILS0002)
Curriculum
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Programming
- Electronic Circuits
- Engineering Design and Mechanics
- Introduction to Electronics
- First-Year Engineering Applications Project
- Digital Technologies
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Analysis
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
- Systems Programming
- Microcomputer Engineering
- Entrepreneurship and Professional Development
- Engineering Group Project
- Instrumentation and Measurement Systems
- Digital Implementation
- Control and Mechatronics
- Communications Principles
Stage 3
Compulsory modules
- Digital Systems Design
- Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety (RAMS)
- Project
- Embedded Computer Systems
- Digital Signal Processing and Control
Stage 4
Compulsory modules
- Global Strategy
- Systems Group Project
- Embedded Real-Time Operating Systems
- Computer and Microcontroller Architectures
Program Outcome
Accreditation
This degree has been accredited by IET, The Institute of Engineering and Technology.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
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.