The University of Southampton

What is Computer Science?

We use computers in every area of our lives; but getting computers to do what we want them to do requires specialist expertise and knowledge. Computer science is a problem solving science, modelling and analysing problems and providing solutions in engineering, health care, business and industry.

What is Electronic Engineering?

Electronics is the use of electricity to communicate, compute and control the world around us – from the processor in your phone, to the intelligent prosthetic arms that allow amputees to lead a normal life. Electronics is an engineering discipline and is underpinned by mathematics and physics. These are applied to designing and inventing cutting-edge products and systems.