Embedded Systems

The Embedded Systems program focuses on the design of efficient and reliable systems.
You can find embedded systems in many of the products that we use every day, from television sets to copiers. The combination of computer science (software) and electrical engineering (hardware) in these types of equipment requires an integrated approach towards the design process. That in turn requires a new type of engineer who has a knowledge of both software and hardware. The Master's program in Embedded Systems is a co-production of the departments of Mathematics and Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, awaiting students with a Bachelor's in computer science or electrical engineering. It rests on a sound theoretical foundation, with an emphasis on the design of quality embedded systems.

To construct reliable protocols for the behaviour of complex software systems, you need to have knowledge of algorithms, performance, hardware, and design and documentation methods. These subjects are all covered as part of this program. You also need an understanding of the variability and maintainability of these protocols, aspects that are covered in the compulsory element of the program.