MEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
Course Overview
This accelerated MEng program in Electronic Engineering & Computer Science provides a deep, integrated study of both hardware and software over four years. It is designed to stretch top-performing students by combining advanced theoretical knowledge with a mandatory twelve-month industrial placement. This unique approach equips you with a highly valuable and specialized skill set that bridges the gap between electronics and computing.
Key Program Highlights
- Accelerated four-year MEng path, saving time and cost compared to a traditional five-year route
- Gain vital industry experience with an integrated twelve-month professional placement
- Dual accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- Develop a rare and sought-after expertise that bridges hardware (electronics) and software engineering
- Excellent graduate prospects, with alumni securing high-profile roles at leading companies like Microsoft, Jaguar, Vodafone, and BAE Systems
Course Overview
This accelerated MEng program in Electronic Engineering & Computer Science provides a deep, integrated study of both hardware and software over four years. It is designed to stretch top-performing students by combining advanced theoretical knowledge with a mandatory twelve-month industrial placement. This unique approach equips you with a highly valuable and specialized skill set that bridges the gap between electronics and computing.
Key Program Highlights
- Accelerated four-year MEng path, saving time and cost compared to a traditional five-year route
- Gain vital industry experience with an integrated twelve-month professional placement
- Dual accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- Develop a rare and sought-after expertise that bridges hardware (electronics) and software engineering
- Excellent graduate prospects, with alumni securing high-profile roles at leading companies like Microsoft, Jaguar, Vodafone, and BAE Systems
Requirements
Modules
- Electronics 1
- Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences
- Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Design Project
- Foundations of AI and Data Science
- Electronics 2
- Internet Applications and Databases
- Power Skills
- Analogue and Power Electronics
- Robot Control
- Data Structures, Algorithms and OOP
- Electronic Engineering Team Project
- Communication Systems
- Embedded Systems and C
- Digital Design
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- Professional Engineering Practice
- Engineering Project Management
- Sustainability in Science and Technology
- Leadership in Engineering
- Engineering in Practice
- Aston Global Advantage
- Final Year Project
- Digital Systems Design
- Digital Systems Hardware
- Internet of Things
- Digital Signal Processing
- Reliability in Software Engineering
- Information Security and Assurance
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
