Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng (Hons)
Key Facts
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UCAS Code:
BEng: H600
BEng with Foundation: H601 -
Level:
Undergraduate
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Duration:
Full Time: 3 Years
Full Time with Foundation: 4 Years
Part Time: 4 - 6 Years -
Starting:
September
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Fees UK 23/24:
Full Time: £9,250
Part Time: £1,540 per 20 credit module
Integrated Foundation Year: £9,250 -
Fees International 23/24:
Full Time: £14,750
Integrated Foundation Year: £14,750 -
Location:
Waterside
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Overview
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 01/02/2023
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 BEng course, students will have the opportunity to join the UON Computing Society among other student union societies. Students will also have the opportunity to join professional bodies such as IET, BSc, ACM. IEEE students benefit from discounted memberships, enhancing their engagement with the wider professional body.
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Staff
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 Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng (Hons) degree 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
- 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.
Postgraduate Opportunities
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.