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University of Kent

Canterbury , England ,United Kingdom

Electronic and Computer Engineering - BEng (Hons) with a Year in Industry

Electronics and computing are two key growth areas for the technology industry, both making spectacular advances and impacting modern life beyond recognition. Studying all things electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at Kent will allow you to be part of this revolution and to gain the knowledge and skills to make your own mark in this exciting field.

Overview
The combination of electronic engineering skills with advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software engineering will prepare you for creating the systems of the future. This course teaches many exciting topics including robotics/mechatronics, embedded systems, and artificial intelligence, as well as providing you with soft skills such as creativity, entrepreneurship and team working.

We base our courses on leading-edge research in computer science and engineering, which is vital in a field that advances at such a fast pace. We provide you with the skills you need to showcase your creativity. Our graduates with specialist skills in electronic and computer engineering are prepared for the complexities of modern technology and well equipped for professional careers in development, research, and production in industry and universities.

We have strong links with the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Our visiting industrial professors contribute a strong industrial relevance to our courses and therefore students graduate with excellent career prospects in computer science engineering.

Campus Information

Canterbury

Our campus is surrounded by beautiful woodlands and overlooks the charming city of Canterbury. We have excellent transport links on campus or you can stroll into town on foot.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

In these appointments, you will have up to 45 minutes to talk to a careers adviser about whatever career-related topic is important to you. Topics of conversation could include:

  • I have no idea what I want to do after I graduate, what are my options?
  • What jobs can I get with my degree?
  • How do my skills fit in the labour market?
  • I’m interested in taking a gap year after I graduate and I want to plan something employers will value.
  • I’m thinking of leaving/changing my course and want to talk through the pros and cons.
  • I’m interested in doing a masters or PhD, what are my options?
  • I’m not sure how to disclose sensitive information to an employer.

A guidance interview is:
Impartial

A careers adviser will not recommend one route to you over another. They are there to help you explore the options objectively.

Challenging
Careers advisers may question your goals and help you to look at the disadvantages as well as the advantages. This is not to put you off, but to help ensure you have thought it through.

Supportive
The meetings are very informal and relaxed. Careers advisers are there to help you discuss things in a safe environment.

Part of a process
Career choice is a process not an event. A guidance interview is a good starting point but you will need to do further research and continuously update your action plan.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after the course. (Bachelors & Masters only)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A good honours degree (minimum 2:2) from the UK or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in a non-business-related discipline.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

India

For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master’s), Indian students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. General Bachelor degrees may sometimes be considered. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.

  • For programmes that require a 2:1, we usually ask for a First Class degree, a final CGPA of 6.0/10, or 60%. Students from top institutions may be considered with a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%.
  • For programmes that require a 2:2, we usually ask for a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%

Some, but not all, postgraduate programmes require your undergraduate degree to have a related major. Some postgraduate programmes may require work experience in a relevant field or at a certain level.

Bangladesh

For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master’s), Bangladeshi students typically need to have completed a Bachelor of Arts, Science and Commerce (Honours) or a Bachelor degree (Professional subject) awarded after four years of study by a ranked institution.

Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.

  • For programmes that require a 2:1, we usually ask for a final CGPA of 3.5/4.0, or 70%
  • For programmes that require a 2:2, we usually ask for a final CGPA of 3.0/4.0, or 60%

Applicants will also be considered with a Master of Arts, Science or Commerce from a recognised university.

  • For programmes that require a 2:1, we usually ask for a final CGPA of 3.0/4.0, or 60%
  • For programmes that require a 2:2, we usually ask for a final CGPA of 2.75/4.0, or 55%

Some, but not all, postgraduate programmes require your undergraduate degree to have a related major. Some postgraduate programmes may require work experience in a relevant field or at a certain level.

Sri Lanka

For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master’s), Sri Lankan students typically need to have completed a Four-year Special Degree/ Bachelor of Arts/ Science or Professional Degree from a recognised university. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the undergraduate degree you have studied.

  • For programmes that require a 2:1, we usually ask for an Upper Second Class degree
  • For programmes that require a 2:2, we usually ask for a Lower Second Class degree

Applicants may also be considered with one of the following:

  • Four-year Special/Honours Bachelor of Technology Degree from a recognised institution with Upper or Lower Second Class, on a case-by-case basis
  • Three-year General Degree from a recognised institution with First Class, on a case-by-case basis
  • Postgraduate Diploma from a recognised university with a final GPA of at least 3.0/4.0

Some, but not all, postgraduate programmes require your undergraduate degree to have a related major. Some postgraduate programmes may require work experience in a relevant field or at a certain level.

IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) - PTE Academic - CAE/CPE - TOEFL iBT

Undergraduate degree - 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L) - 62 overall with 60 in each subtest - 176 overall (with a minimum of 169 in R&W; 162 in S&L) - 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S