MEng Computer & Electronic Systems with International Study

Program Overview

Students gain a strong foundation in core engineering and science principles, along with expertise in key areas such as artificial intelligence, embedded systems, and software development. The program is triple-accredited and offers opportunities for international experience, industry partnerships, and practical learning through projects and industrial visits.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Core Engineering & Science Skills
• Principles of electronic circuits
• Software engineering
• Mathematics
• Business skills
• Year 2:
• Core Engineering & Technology Skills
• Programming techniques and languages
• Computer communications
• Hardware and software systems analysis
• Small scale projects
• Year 3:
• Specialist Engineering Skills
• Artificial intelligence
• Embedded systems
• Software systems development
• Year 4:
• Study abroad at a recognized overseas academic partner
• Approved curriculum equivalent to the home one
• All subjects/credits count towards the degree at Strathclyde
• Year 5:
• Multidisciplinary group project
• Advanced computing and electronic application areas

Assessment:

• Assignments
• Exams
• Individual and group-based projects
• Web-based and multimedia facilities
• At least six modules per year in Years 1 & 2
• Assessment of Year 4 project consists of four elements: interim report, poster & oral presentations, conduct, and final report
• Assessment of Year 5 project is based on project specification, interim report, oral presentation, group conduct, peer review, individual assessment, tradeshow show demonstration, and a final report

Teaching:

• Interactive lectures
• Small group problem-solving tutorials
• Practical laboratories
• Industrial visits
• Seminars by professional engineers
• Aim to develop technical engineering and computing expertise, as well as communication, project management, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills

Careers:

• Communications
• Software Engineering
• Consumer & Electronics Design
• Automotive & Aerospace Industries
• Finance & Banking
• Power & Energy
• Project Management & Engineering Consultancy

Other:

• Triple accreditation from the IET, BCS, and Science Council
• IET Power Academy & Scholarship programme with paid work placements
• International experience through studying abroad
• Funded places: industry-supported scholarships programme

Scotland: £1,820 England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,250 International: £26,700 Additional costs Course materials & costs Placements & field trips International students: International students may have associated visa and immigration costs. Study abroad: Study abroad is possible in Years 3 to 5 but is only compulsory (in year 4) for the "with International Study" degree programmes. Students will bear some of the cost of this which will vary depending on country of study. (Support from SAAS and Erasmus may be available). All undergraduates and PGI students are provided for the duration of their course with student-membership of IET (Professional Body) paid for by the department. Some hardware (micro controllers, design boards) may be made available to students for loan subject to appropriate refundable deposit. Students may consider purchase of low cost microcontroller boards for 3rd year and beyond project work - cost from £10 to £30. Access to EEE Computer labs out of working hours is via card access - card cost is £20 - refundable on return of card. (Paid top-ups possible via University IT services). Expected printing and report binding costs are around £15 to £20 a year - will depend upon exact programme and class assignments. Binding is provided at cost (50p to £1.00) by EEE Resource Centre in R4.01.