About the school
Courses
The School of Electronics and Computer Science offers programmes of study and research in fields ranging from electronic engineering and computer science, to applied mathematics.
We offer both mainstream and specialist undergraduate and postgraduate courses that are designed to meet both the career and personal aspirations of our students. Our short courses and continual professional development (CPD) programmes are under review to better serve the evolving needs of industry. At present we offer an industry staple – the four-step suite of Cisco courses to become a Cisco Certified Network Associate.
Students
The needs of our students are our highest priority. All our courses are modular, offering flexibility for those wishing to switch between full-time and part-time study, allowing students to customise their programme of study.
All courses on offer are vocational, leading to highly rewarding employment in industries operating at the forefront of technology and application of ICT. Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and can enter programmes at different levels of study, depending on their prior learning (for example through foundation programmes). Some courses are offered through our partner institutions overseas.
Careers
Our courses prepare students for professional working life, and provide graduates with technical knowledge and practical skills that meet the needs of industry, research or further study.
Our courses address the fundamental principles, technologies and processes, and their application to the solution of practical problems, through the design, construction, maintenance and disposal of ICT artefacts. They also provide students with an appreciation of the relevance of electronic engineering, mathematics and computer science to industry and society at large.
Courses in the School of Electronics and Computer Science provide comprehensive coverage of the subject of informatics (electronic and software engineering, network computing, information systems and applied mathematics) and its application to engineering, business, and the creative industries. The curriculum is up to date with current trends in industry, business and the modern global economy. It evolves continuously as technology changes to fit the professional needs of students.
Research
Staff are based in six specialist departments. They are leaders in their subject area, and are experienced in the technologies and applications within their field. The majority of our staff undertake academic research in their subject and also participate in research and technical development programmes in collaboration with industry. They also support highly focussed knowledge transfer programmes to directly support small and medium-sized companies with their technical business development needs.
Find out more in our welcome from the Dean of the School.
Staff profiles
Take a look at the staff within the School of Electronics and Computer Science
