Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems BEng (Hons) or MEng – 2019 entry

Why choose this course

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Surrey is one of the UK's leading universities for electrical and electronic engineering, with our courses ranked 2nd in the Guardian University Guide 2020.

Our BEng and MEng Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems courses are designed to cross the boundaries between hardware electronics, software and computer programming and architectures, and machine learning, preparing you for an exciting career in the information technology and computing industries, and with firmware applications such as the internet of things (IoT).

What you will study

On this course you will have opportunities to apply theory to real engineering problems and technologies, combining professional engineering skills with scientific research methods.

We will train you in electronics, computer systems, computer vision and graphics, computer algorithms and architectures, artificial intelligence, big data and machine learning.

Having built a core knowledge in electronics and computing, you’ll take modules in a range of advanced topics such as C++ and object oriented design, digital signal processing and artificial intelligence.

Through project work, you will get the chance to work with academics from our research centres and use the latest computer software and facilities.

You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng (Masters of Engineering). The MEng builds on the BEng programme with a masters year, and is a direct route to a masters qualification. Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BEng or MEng during your studies.

Professional Training placements

Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems placements

While a university degree in itself opens the door to many careers, the Professional Training placement programme that is offered as part of our degree programmes provides a significant extra dimension to the qualification and can dramatically enhance your employability.

The industry experience provided by our Professional Training placement programme gives our students insights into both their subject and their career potential that cannot be gained by academic study alone.

We believe that professional training is one of the main factors that ensures that Surrey graduates are consistently at the top in terms of graduate employability.

Our Professional Training placement programme can be used in partial fulfilment of the training component for chartered engineer status.

You will be assisted during the second year to find appropriate placements in industry, and we will endeavour to ensure that the placement matches your interests and aspirations.

We have established strong relationships with industry over many years, and there is a great demand for our students. This ensures that there are many interesting and challenging opportunities on offer. In recent years, we have had students in placements with 85 different companies.

During the Professional Training placement year, you remain a member of the University but are also a paid, full-­time company employee. You will be visited by an academic member of staff who monitors your progress and, in discussion with the company, decides on a programme of work that will develop your expertise.

The optional Professional Training placement starts at the end of the second academic year.

Well-­known companies that have participated in the Professional Training programme include:

• Intel
• Sky TV
• Airbus Defence and Space
• Air Products
• GE Healthcare
• Jaguar Land Rover
• AWE.

In addition, we have contacts with many smaller companies which provide excellent placement opportunities.

Many of our students return from their placement with offers of employment, and often with financial sponsorship, from their placement company.

Professional recognition

BEng (Hons) - Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

MEng - Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Accreditations

Careers and graduate prospects

A career in computer engineering offers variety, challenges and stimulation. Studying for a degree in electronic engineering with computer systems is not just the pathway to a rewarding career, but also offers an intellectually demanding and exciting opportunity to break through boundaries in research.

Many of the most remarkable advancements in the past 60 years have only been possible through the curiosity and ingenuity of engineers.

Graduate electronic engineers are in demand, not only in research and development but also in the city, in technical sales, management, and government and public services. Graduates from the Department have a consistently strong record of gaining employment with leading companies.

Employers value the skills and experience that enable our graduates to make a positive contribution in their jobs from day one. Our graduates are employed by companies across the electronics, information technology and communications industries.

Recent graduates have entered employment in roles such as:

• Electronic Engineer, Paradigm Communication Ltd
• Electronic Engineer, Stanhope-Seta
• Graduate Engineer, Jaguar Land Rover
• Developer - 3D systems, Botspot GmbH
• Software Engineer, Thales
• Leadership Engineering Associate, BAE Systems
• Research and Development Engineer (Software), Keysight Technologies UK Ltd.

Study and work abroad

You have the option of spending one or two semesters abroad in your second year at one of our partner universities including:

• University of Queensland, Australia
• University of Wollongong, Australia
• University of Malaya, Malaysia
• Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• California State University, US
• George Mason University, US
• University of Virginia, US.

International experiences expose you to a new cultural environment that develops your adaptation and communication skills and your ability to deal with unfamiliar situations, thus strengthening your academic and professional profile.

In addition, or alternatively, you may wish to consider spending your Professional Training placement year working in another country. If you work in another part of Europe you will be eligible for an Erasmus+ grant.

This is an excellent opportunity not only to acquire valuable work experience but also to improve or learn another language.

Facilities

Extensive teaching laboratories, and networked linux and windows computer suites with 24-hour access, are available to all undergraduate students in the Department.

Access to state-of-the-art research facilities is available in Year 3 for students undertaking a project linked to one of our research centres in electronics, nanotechnology, computer networking, communications, audio-visual media and space engineering.

We actively encourage you to do project work outside of timetabled hours, as long as you follow safe working practices.