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School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science

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About the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science

The University of Hertfordshire’s School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science offers disciplines spanning engineering, computer science, physics, astronomy, maths and data science. Students gain real-world skills in our cutting-edge, modern facilities.

At our core is a diverse, talented, and collaborative community with an inclusive culture driven by values of openness, respect and shared success.

Courses are designed in partnership with industry, offering practical experience, a strong technical foundation, and skills highly sought by employers in the UK and internationally. Students can gain professional accreditation from IMechE, RAeS, JBM, BCS and IMA, and others.

Our £100 million Spectra building offers a £2 million suite of wind tunnels, industry-standard flight simulators, specialist cybersecurity and robotics labs, and more. Our Bayfordbury Observatory is regarded as one of the UK’s best astronomical teaching sites.

Herts academics are thought leaders across STEM who regularly contribute to world-changing research and innovation. Students gain real-world experience via methods such as problem-based learning and CDIO methodology with opportunities to contribute to innovative final projects aligned with active research groups and industry priorities.

Our strong industry links set Herts students up for lifelong success, with graduates securing placements and permanent roles with leading organisations including NASA, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, Ferrari, Apple, Morgan Stanley, Microsoft and BAE Systems.

Courses

Our courses get students ready for the real world, offering technical excellence through deep understanding of scientific principles, engineering systems, and computational methods. Herts graduates take away the strong problem-solving and data analysis skills most sought by industry. Teaching is powered by cutting-edge research in areas like space, AI, climate, clean energy, and health tech. Students grow through teamwork, communication, and optional placements with global names like Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Apple, and Microsoft. Many courses also open doors to accreditations from IMechE, RAeS, JBM, BCS, IMA, and IOP.

Research

From tackling climate change to helping ensure food and information security, our experts are committed to protecting people and the planet by finding innovative and sustainable solutions to the most critical social, environmental, and economic challenges facing society today.