This degree covers both the hardware and software engineering aspects of the discipline. During the course you will gain extensive practical experience and we provide good access to interactive computer services.

With the continuing increasing pace of technological development, and the need for increased computing performance in applications such as high performance computing, mobile computing and embedded systems, develop the skills and expertise needed to become a specialist in computer system design. In the final year, you can specialise in subjects such as IoT, Machine Learning and Signal Processing so you’re never tied to a single career path! 

This courses sit at the cutting edge boundary between computers and electronics. Many graduates from these courses go on to very highly paid and rewarding employment designing and building the next generation of smart appliances, Internet of Things devices and embedded systems. The Beng degree is 3 years where as the MEng involves study for an extra year and provides a more in-depth study of the subject. 

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 partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineers.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?  

• Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology – you will gain exemption from the admission examinations enabling you to apply for membership and, in due course, become a Chartered Engineer.
• Recognised by the European Federation of National Engineering Associations.
• There is high demand from international employers for graduates.
• We have a 95% employability rating.

You will spend about 12 hours in lectures and 8 in laboratories each week. You will also have tutorials and have to write up experiments, work on software design and carry out various other problem-solving assignments. You will have an examination for each module at the end of the semester. Some modules have coursework assessment as well. Your laboratory work books, technical reports and the individual project also contribute to your marks.

• Large fully equipped computing laboratories and all the latest software.
• We have recently installed an immersive technologies laboratory, where the latest devices are used for project and research work. 

This course boasts a 95% employability rating as our graduates finish their studies as excellent critical thinkers who see their way through business and engineering problems with clarity, this is something employers are crying out for. This degree will prepare you for a variety of careers in software and hardware design, communications and networking, computer applications, engineering management, computer sales and marketing. The problem-solving and analytical skills developed in the subject are also highly valued by many other professions. Some of our graduates continue their studies at postgraduate level.

Electronic Engineering is the science that makes all digital advances possible. You will be taught by staff who are experienced electronic engineers and who maintain links with industry to ensure that courses reflect recent developments.