Computer and Electronic Engineering (Hons) Loughborough University

Overview

Embedded systems can be found in devices such as mobile phones, game consoles, car engine management systems, traffic lights and wireless routers.

PCs and traditional desktop computers are designed for multiple tasks, whereas embedded computer systems often have a dedicated function or purpose. This tends to be within a larger electromechanical system and is often small, rugged and low power.

They use microprocessors and microcontrollers and link to sensors and sensor systems. Computer and electronic engineers define the hardware, firmware and software that enable and are within these embedded computer systems. This Computer and Electronic Engineering (Hons) BEng degree is offered at Loughborough University .

Career opportunities:

The UK has a wealth of engineering and technology companies, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to multinational global corporations.

The courses are industry led and are designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to have a successful career upon completion. 

For those aspiring to achieve Chartered Engineer status and beyond with our accrediting institutions, we actively encourage membership as the starting point.