2017/18 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:

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 including 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 theoreti cal 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:

Students without A level mathematics (with at least Grade B) may be required by the School to take ELEC1701 instead of ELEC1702 and ELEC1703.

Students without A level mathematics (with at least Grade B) may be required by the School to take ELEC1701 instead of ELEC1702 and ELEC1703.

Students are referred to the School's Code of Practice on Assessment for the rules for progression/award.

Year2 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

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

Students are referred to the School's Code of Practice on Assessment for the rules for progression/award.

Year3 - View timetable

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

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:

Students are referred to the School's Code of Practice on Assessment for the rules for progression/award.

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 select 60 credits from the following optional modules, with an appropriate workload balance between semesters:

Students are referred to the School's Code of Practice on Assessment for the rules for award.

Last updated: 25/08/2017

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