Taught courses

All our taught degrees are one year Master of Science (MSc) programmes. They consist of two semesters of taught modules followed by an individual research project during the summer. The taught modules in the first semester are usually compulsory for the particular MSc stream, while the second semester allows you to select a wide range of optional modules across the spectrum. During the summer project you will work under the supervision of  an academic member of staff towards your dissertation.

World-class facilities

We are proud of our unrivalled ECS facilities with state-of-the-art, industry-standard equipment housed in superb laboratories. The Mountbatten Building is one of Europe’s leading multidisciplinary state-of-the-art cleanroom complexes, providing flexible research space for nanotechnology and photonics. The building provides a research base for the ECS Nano research group, and the Southampton Nanofabrication Centre.  The Tony Davies HV Laboratory is an active centre for research into dielectric materials and insulation systems, as well as high voltage and related phenomena. We do also have ECS Computing Laboratories with permanent help desk support and even computing facilities specifically reserved for MSc students

Securing your future career

As well as pushing the boundaries of knowledge in your chosen field, you will have opportunities to develop the attributes that are vital for success in today’s global employment market. We are proud of the fact that we have one of the best employment records of all UK Universities

Studying with us

We provide a friendly and welcoming environment in which to study, and excellent facilities and resources to support your learning.

Key facts

First in the UK (and top ten position since 2010) for Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Guardian University Guide 2021

Ranked in the top 100 universities for Electrical & Electronic Engineering and top 10 in the UK - 2021 QS World Rankings

Top-ranked university for Telecommunications in Europe - ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021

First in the UK for the volume and quality of our research in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and 100% of our Computer Science research impact is recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent - Latest REF 2014

150 affiliated companies provide work placements and internships to our Computer Science and Software Engineering students

First for elite scholarships from the UK Electronics Skills Foundation - Awarded more elite scholarships from the UK Electronics Skills Foundation than any other university.

2nd in the UK for graduate prospects for Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Guardian University Guide 2021

One of only a handful of universities to gain recognition as a Centre of Excellence for both Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE) and Research by the UK government.

Southampton is a University Partner of The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence

We hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award for our work in tackling gender inequality in science and engineering

Our history dates from 1947, when Professor Eric Zepler founded the Department of Electronics, Telecommunications and Radio Engineering. 

In 2022 ECS celebrates its 75th Anniversary.

Be prepared for challenges not yet imagined and jobs not yet thought of with our research led teaching and exceptional industry connections.

Centres of Excellence

Researchers from across Engineering and Physical Sciences are addressing national and global challenges in four new Centres of Excellence. These Centres are cross-disciplinary and will forge new links that transform the research landscape.

Latest ECS Publications

Cambridge Medical Robotics is a private company developing the next-generation universal robotic system for minimal access surgery.

Our vision is to make keyhole surgery universally accessible and affordable by significantly expanding the range of procedures that can be performed robotically.

We have a very talented and growing multi-disciplinary team and are always looking for ambitious and highly capable engineers to work on world changing technology.

www.cmedrobotics.com

Cambridge Medical Robotics is a private company developing the next-generation universal robotic system for minimal access surgery.

Our vision is to make keyhole surgery universally accessible and affordable by significantly expanding the range of procedures that can be performed robotically.

We have a very talented and growing multi-disciplinary team and are always looking for ambitious and highly capable engineers to work on world changing technology.

Cambridge Medical Robotics

West Pier Studio are a mobile app development studio based in Brighton, a stone’s throw away from Brighton beach and our namesake, the iconic West Pier. We create awesome mobile apps, engaging social games and 3D design tools. We are leading the way with our Unity3D and VR ideas, technologies and ideas!

Our founders and team are communication industry veterans. Each is an expert in their field, giving us an unparalleled insight into our area of specialism: professional video collaboration and conferencing systems.

We seek graduates expecting to gain a 2.i or 1st class honours degree in either Computer Science, Engineering, Science or Maths. 

We offer various software engineering roles in our Reading, UK and Oslo, Norway development centres.

www.pexip.com

Are you looking to join an innovative, diverse company that works on some of the world’s biggest sporting events? 

Hawk-Eye Innovations develops, markets and delivers the most sophisticated officiating tool in sport. Beginning with tennis and cricket in 2001, Hawk-Eye continues to diversify and grow into new sports and new applications through its commitment to new ideas and cutting edge technology. It is accurate, reliable and practical with fans around the globe now demanding it to be a part of serious sports events.