Electronics and Computer Science

Electronic and electrical systems underpin many modern technologies, from the tiny processors in smartphones to the heavy-duty power electronics in wind turbines.

In today's world of complex, high-speed devices, it is important that engineers understand how to design and apply both the hardware and software of general-purpose and embedded computer systems.

Why joint honours?

Electronics and computer science are a fascinating and highly valuable combination.

Interactions between these fields have generated some of the most significant advances in computer design and communications technology over the last 50 years.

As a student of electronics and computer science, you will need a clear understanding of physics and the broader system it operates in.

Teamwork and the determination to find clever solutions are also crucial.

Graduates are leading advances in fields such as:

* machine learning and deep learning

* technology for medicine

* efficiency in transportation

* safety monitoring systems

* surveillance

* entertainment

* wireless communications

* manufacturing and computing

* renewable energy generation

Ties to industry

Our Industrial Liaison Board includes senior representatives from important electronics and electrical engineering companies.

This has influenced our curriculum and programme development.

Why Edinburgh?

On this programme you’ll benefit from research-led teaching by internationally leading academics.

We have strong links to industry (particularly in microelectronics) with excellent career prospects, industry relevant curriculum, internships, opportunity of final year project placements.

You’ll benefit from a balanced curriculum that covers theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work.

You’ll have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities including:

* industry-standard software & hardware

* in-person and remote labs

All of our degree programmes are accredited by Institution of Engineering & Technology.

This degree gives you the flexibility to study specialist courses in areas you are most interested in.

Our community

We are proud of the supportive community that our students and academics create.

For example, you will have access to an 'Electronics After Hours Club'. This allows you to develop your own extra-curricular projects in a supportive environment.

Edinburgh has a particularly active community and network of companies in fields related to electronics and computer science, which are deliberately located here, close to the talent of our graduates.