2016/17 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

MEng, BEng Electronic Engineering

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

- AAA A-Levels including A-Level Mathematics
- A wide range of other qualifications accepted.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Engineering

Programme specification:

Progression
Students who commenced study in the 2013-14 or later sessions must meet the following criteria for progression to Years 2, 3 and 4:
- pass at least 100 credits;
- obtain a mark of at least 30% in any failed module;
- obtain an overall average mark of at least 40 averaged over 100 credits.
For progression to Year 4 of MEng programmes, students' performance over Years 2 and 3 must also meet the minimum requirement for a Lower Second (IIii) BEng classification.

Award
Students who commenced study in the 2013-14 or later sessions must meet the following criteria in their final programme year in order to qualify for the award of the MEng degree:
- obtain passes in modules with a total credit value of at least 100;
- obtain a mark of at least 40% in any ELEC assessment component which is worth more than 4.5 credits out of this 120 credit total;
- obtain an overall average programme grade of at least 5.0;
- obtain a mark of at least 40% in any failed modules.

Aims
- To provide in-depth education in the key underpinning topics of electronic engineering such as electronic circuit theory, electromagnetism, electronic materials, computing and communications.
- To offer specialisation in topics in electronic engineering including integrated circuit design and manufacture, embedded systems design and hardware/software interfacing, and microwave engineering.
- To provide a research-led curriculum and learning approaches in all topics, in particular in integrated circuit design and manufacture, embedded systems design and hardware/software interfacing, and microwave engineering.
- To demonstrate the application of electronic engineering in a wide range of industry sectors.
- To develop students' generic and transferable skills in written/verbal communication, management, leadership and business for careers in engineering or other professions.
- To provide extensive practical experience of electronic engineering through laboratory work and the completion of an extensive independent project in every year of study.
- To meet the full educational requirements (in the case of the MEng programme), in compliance with UK-SPEC, to permit progression to Chartered Membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology and registration with ECUK as a Chartered Engineer.
- To meet the educational requirements expected of a 3 year Engineering programme (in the case of the BEng programme), in compliance with UK-SPEC, to contribute to progression to Chartered Membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology and registration with ECUK as a Chartered Engineer.

Objectives
On completion of the 3 year BEng programme, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the underlying science and mathematics of electronic engineering.
- Apply mathematical and computer models to electronic engineering problems.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of analogue and digital electronics to engineering projects.
- Apply a systems approach to electronic engineering problems.
- Show competence in the use of modern software and hardware tools, materials, components and equipment for the design, construction and test of electronic components, circuits and systems.
- Demonstrate a range of design skills including the ability to identify design constraints and to appreciate user needs.
- Demonstrate creativity in the design of electronic engineering projects.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and societal aspects of electronic engineering and understand the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering.
- Show awareness of the legal frameworks governing electronic engineering, including governmental legislation, intellectual property and contractual issues.
- Show awareness of the environmental and sustainability, health and safety and risk assessment issues associated with electronics.
- Understand appropriate codes of practice and industry standards includi ng quality standards, and be familiar with dealing with technical uncertainty.
- Use a wide range of technical literature and other information sources.
- Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication.

On completion of the 4 year MEng programme, graduates will have achieved all of the above and, additionally, will have further developed their skills and abilities in the following areas:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the underlying science and mathematics of electronic engineering, including an awareness of historical, current, and future developments and technologies.
- Apply an extensive range of mathematical and computer models to electronic engineering problems and show an appreciation of their limitations.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of analogue and digital electronics to group and individual engineering projects.
- Use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging electronic engineering technologies.
- Apply theoretical concepts and simulation tools to unfamiliar problems in electronic engineering.
- Show knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to develop an innovative design for an electronic engineering system.
- Demonstrate an in-depth appreciation of practices and priorities in the electronic engineering industry.
- Apply research methodologies to electronic engineering project work.
- Analyse and synthesize information from electronic engineering research literature
- Demonstrate an appreciation of current developments in research in electronic engineering and their potential impact on industry and society.
- Work effectively as part of a team.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:-

Optional modules:

ELEC1702 and ELEC1703 require A level mathematics (with at least Grade B) as a pre-requisite. Students with alternative qualifications (including BTEC and Foundation Year courses) are required to take ELEC1701.

ELEC1702 and ELEC1703 require A level mathematics (with at least Grade B) as a pre-requisite. Students with alternative qualifications (including BTEC and Foundation Year courses) are required to take ELEC1701.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:-

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Students will be required to choose one of the following optional modules:

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:-

Students who are on the BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering Programme must take the following module instead of ELEC3885:-
ELEC3875 Individual Engineering Project

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 10 credits from the following optional modules:

Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:-

Optional modules:

Students will be required to study four of the following optional modules with an appropriate balance across the two semesters:-

Last updated: 06/01/2017

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