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    • Key Facts

    • UCAS Code:

      H600

    • Level:

      Undergraduate

    • Duration:

      Full Time: 3 Years
      Full Time with Foundation: 4 Years
      Part Time: 4 - 6 Years

    • Starting:

      September

    • Fees UK:

      Full Time 22/23: £9,250
      Part Time 22/23: £1,500 per 20 credit module
      Integrated Foundation Year 22/23: £9,250

    • Fees International:

      Full Time 22/23: £14,000
      Integrated Foundation Year 22/23: £14,000

    • Location:

      Waterside

    Get in touch

    For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

    UK/EU Students enquiries

    study@northampton.ac.uk
    0300 303 2772

    International Students enquiries

    international@northampton.ac.uk
    +44 (0)1604 894503

    Overview

    Apply now via UCAS.

    Our Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng (Hons) degree equips students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and competencies required to enter a range of Electronics and Computer Engineering related careers through the exploration of software/hardware design concepts and implementation.

    Throughout the course, you will be able to explore and implement exciting software and hardware design concepts. You will also analyse and engage with emerging trends and innovations such as Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded Systems, electronic circuits, mobile application development. Further areas of focus include programmable electronics, sensor development, basic robotics, hardware artificial intelligence and control devices.

    Updated 22/03/2022

    Highlights

    • The course takes a hands-on approach with emphasis on practical learning
    • Progression courses available
    • Up-to-date workstation hardware and software in laboratories
    • Exclusive 24/7 access to a specialist laboratory
    • State-of-the-art Research and Enterprise informed teaching
    • Student Support Initiative
    • HP laptop and software included with this course for eligible students* (*see Eligibility criteria and Terms and Conditions)

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    Opportunities

    During this Computer Engineering course, students will have the opportunity to join the UON Computing Society among other student union societies. Interacting with a diverse group of people enables our students to build stronger learning and university experiences.

    Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to meet various employers, industry experts and research scientists during various employability weeks and changing futures week. Other networking opportunities present themselves throughout the course, such as departmental research seminars, research groups and centre activities, workshops, changing futures week, invited talks and guest lectures.

    Students will also have the opportunity to join professional bodies such as IET, BSc, ACM. IEEE students will benefit from discounted memberships, enhancing their engagement with the wider professional body, increasing collaboration opportunity and increasing job prospects.

    Course Content

    • Our programme gives you the platform to critically analyse and apply knowledge of key principles, theories and concepts relating to Electronics and Computer Engineering. Each of these applications are coherent, detailed and informed by the academic discipline or area of professional practice.

      You will also develop and apply a range of problem-solving skills to real-world electronics and computer engineering scenarios. The development of these skills will aid you in building towards building your professional and academic career prospects.

      This degree in computer engineering and electronics is carefully designed to provide you with the skillset of both electronics and computer engineering, exposing you to the multidimensional skillset required in both fields.

      Year 1

      In the first year, you will study six modules including Object Programming, Fundamentals of Computing Systems, Electronic Engineering Practice, Engineering Industry Practice, Engineering Mathematics and Engineering Simulations.

      These modules cover the fundamental principles, programming, and practical skills needed to excel on this course. Mastering this skillset will enable you to move on to a more specialised range of modules offered during the second and third year of your course.

      Year 2

      The second-year modules include Microprocessors and Internet of Things (IoT), Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Electrical and Electronics Principles, Advanced Mathematics for Engineers, and Engineering Industry Practice.

      Year 3

      The year three modules are Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Applications, Mobile Application Development 2, Advanced Digital Electronics and Engineering Project.

      The knowledge you gain throughout this course is put to good use through practical activities that will equip you to pursue a career in Industry. You may also  embark upon obtaining Higher Degrees through research and development. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself individually and as part of a team through various hands-on practical activities and group projects. In the final year Dissertation, you get to work individually on a real-world project that showcases the skills you have acquired through various modules on the programme.

       

      Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 21/22. The modules relating to the academic year 22/23 will be available from June 2022.

    • A typical offer could be BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC. We look for applicants with A-Level Maths at grade C or above. Applicants will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C or above. We welcome international applicants and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications.

      For information on how to apply to study with us, please see our How to Apply page.

      Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements

      Admission to this foundation course is normally DEE at A Level or MPP at BTEC. However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study.

      English Language Requirements

      All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

      • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
        for study at undergraduate level.

      For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

    • 22/23 Tuition Fees

      Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 22/23 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

      • UK – Full Time: £9,250
      • UK – Part Time: £1,500 per 20 credit module
      • UK – Integrated Foundation Year: £9,250 for the foundation year; thereafter standard fees apply
      • International – Full Time: £14,000
      • International – Integrated Foundation Year: £14,000 for the foundation year; thereafter standard fees apply
      Additional Costs

      There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2022 entry.

      21/22 Tuition Fees

      Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 21/22 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

      • UK – Full Time: £9,250
      • UK – Part Time: £1,465 per 20 credit module
      • UK – Integrated Foundation Year: £6,780
      • International – Full Time: £13,000
      • International – Integrated Foundation Year: £13,000
      Additional Costs

      There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2021 entry.

       

      For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.

    • Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    • At the University of Northampton, everything we do, from funded trips to paid internships, is to give you everything you need to make a difference when you leave.

      If you join this full time degree at Northampton, you will receive a laptop when your course begins. The laptops are built to a bespoke custom specification ideal for use in the seminar room, collaborative group work or studying at home.

      Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.

      To check out the full list of perks visit our Student Perks page.

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    Michael Opoku Agyeman, Professor of Computer Engineering

    Michael Opoku Agyeman

    Professor of Computer Engineering

    Dr. Michael Opoku Agyeman is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) of the IET, a Fellow of Higher Education Academy (UK) and, a Senior Member of the IEEE who is a Senior Lecturer and the Programme Leader of BEng, HND, MEng Computer Systems Engineering at the Department of Computing at the University of Northampton, UK.

    Michael is the 2018/19 Elected Senate representative for academic staff from the Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology (FAST) at the University of Northampton. He is an Associate member of the Chartered Management Institute (ACMI). Previously, he was with Intel Embedded System Research group of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) as a Research Fellow, where he worked on reliable wireless Network-on-Chip solutions.

    He is the author of 4 books, 2 book chapters and over 70 publications in major journals and conference proceedings. Michael’s research interest spans across 3 main strands and disciplines: 1. High Performance Computing and Embedded Systems (VLSI SoC design, computer architecture, reconfigurable computing, wired and wireless NoCs, smart rehabilitation solutions, embedded systems and Internet-of-Things (IoT)); 2. Business Administration (Neuromarketing, advertising and marketing research) and; 3. Pedagogy (student engagement in HE, problem-based learning and team-based learning ), all linked by his passion for emerging technologies and teaching.

    Careers and Employability

    Our specialist degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering strategically targets the stat-of-the-art skillset demand in industry and academia for both Electronics Engineering and Computer Engineering.

    This programme provides you with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to work in a range of roles including full system design cycle, implementation, maintenance, and management of embedded systems. Other roles your skillset will lend itself to include IoT systems, edge devices, electronics and control circuits, computer systems, programmable systems, and mobile applications.

    Our graduates have gone onto working with employers such as:

    • ITV
    • Barclaycard
    • Network Rail
    • Microsoft
    • IBM
    • HMGCC.

    Common computer engineering job roles include:

    Embedded Systems Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Digital Electronics Engineer, Mobile App Developer, Android Developer, IoS Developer, Control System Engineer, FPGA Programmer, Hardware Programmer, IT Systems Administrator, Hardware/Software Developer, IoT Developer, Microcontroller Programmer, and Research and Development Engineering roles.

    Some of our graduates have also moved on to work in Higher Education as Research Assistants, Teaching Fellows, Graduate Teaching Assistants, Associate Lecturers and into funded PhD positions. Other graduates also work as freelancers or run their own companies e.g. as Mobile Application Developers and IT consultants.

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