Electronics and Computer Engineering - BEng (Hons)
University of Northampton
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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The University of Northampton’s Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng (Hons) degree equips students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and competencies required to enter a range of Electronics and Computer Engineering related careers. The computer engineering degree goes through the exploration of software/hardware design concepts and implementation.Throughout the computer engineering course, you will be able to explore and implement exciting software and hardware design ...Read more

The University of Northampton’s Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng (Hons) degree equips students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and competencies required to enter a range of Electronics and Computer Engineering related careers. The computer engineering degree goes through the exploration of software/hardware design concepts and implementation.Throughout the computer engineering course, you will be able to explore and implement exciting software and hardware design concepts. You will also analyse and engage with emerging trends and innovations such as Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded Systems, electronic circuits, mobile application development. Further areas of focus for the electronics and computer engineering degree include programmable electronics, sensor development, basic robotics, hardware artificial intelligence and control devices.Our BEng programme gives you the platform to critically analyse and apply knowledge of key principles, theories and concepts relating to Electronics and Computer Engineering. Each of these applications are coherent, detailed and informed by the academic discipline or area of professional practice.On this electronics and computing engineering course, you will also develop and apply a range of problem-solving skills to real-world electronics and computer engineering scenarios. The development of these skills will aid you in strengthening your professional and academic career prospects.

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61/279
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22 Nov 24
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University of Northampton
Waterside Campus University Drive Northampton Northamptonshire NN1 5PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northampton  0.5 miles away

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