MEng Electronic and Information Engineering

I really love the EIE course because it offers a wide breadth of modules, from the lowest logic gate level, the building blocks of RAM on your computer, all the way up to designing operating systems and software.  It covers the understanding of the computer from the ground up, from the hardware to the software and everything in between.  The course is challenging and hard work but I enjoy the stretch on my abilities.

I’ve spent every summer gaining work experience.  In my first year I was with BAE Systems Detica working on Linux kernel development.  The following year I spent with Broadcom where I developed a new multimedia stack for the Raspberry Pi.

Last year I chose the six-month industrial placement option and worked for Barclays Investment Bank on global regulatory projects for the trading desk. Working for six months really makes you feel a valued member of a team, as opposed to shorter internships. I saw through a complete project on intra-day risk from capturing requirements, to implementation, to releasing it to traders.

 In all my placements I’ve worked on real projects that mattered to the clients or customers, which has been really useful experience.

 Richard’s advice

 To keep on top of the work when you finish lectures each day, grab some food, then study for two hours from 6 to 8 pm.  You’ll be building up knowledge, staying up-to-date with problem sheets, and still have time to socialize.