Electronic and Computer Engineering including a Foundation Year (4 years) - BEng (Hons)

University of Kent

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 own mark in this exciting field.The combination of electronic engineering skills with advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software engineering prepare 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 providing you with skills employers look for such as creativity, entrepreneurship and team working.Foundation year:If you don’t have the right grades to enrol directly on to our BEng (Hons) Electronic and Computer Engineering degree, you could opt to start your studies with our Foundation year. The extra year is intended to give you the best possible preparation for success on the degree pathway. Your futureYou'll develop into a well-rounded graduate, confident of your future opportunities as we support you to recognise and learn the essential skills and attributes needed by industries in the UK and overseas.This course has been designed in discussion with industrial employers, our Industrial Panel, IET, our graduates, and students. This allows the latest real-world developments and latest academic research to be included in the curriculum. Lecturers and guest speakers include those with industry experience and experience working with industry on research and commercial innovation. We use this industrial knowledge and our networks to support your development.This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, which enables you to satisfy the partial educational requirements of the IET for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration upon successful completion of the course.

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