This degree course combines subjects from the Microcomputer Systems Engineering course with core subjects from Aeronautical Engineering. Additional avionics subjects lead to a specialist course particularly appropriate for those interested in a career in the aerospace systems, involving both electronics and aeronautical applications.

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The Avionics degree is designed so that successful graduates have the requisite technical knowledge and experience to compete effectively in the job market with single Honours Electrical Engineering graduates, while gaining skills in areas such as Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics, which will allow them to develop the integrated systems, combining both mechanical and electrical elements, that are indispensable to all modern aircraft.

Students will initially gain a sound understanding of electronic systems (with courses drawn from the Microcomputer Systems Engineering degree), and aerospace engineering (drawn from the Aerospace Engineering degree). More advanced courses in control theory, simulation, and electronic systems design will develop the skills required for the design of complex systems in general, and exposure to specialist topics such as navigation, guidance and radar systems will hone these skills in the particular area of aerospace systems. In addition to state-of-the-art technical skills, the degree provides expertise in professional aspects including economics and management; and considers environmental issues, including energy conservation, and safety.