Electronic and Electrical Engineering

The BSc (Eng) Electronic and Electrical Engineering course is a stage 3 only course. The course is divided into two sections (stage 3a and stage 3b) and delivered over two years, each stage normally taking two years to complete.

You need to take 1 elective module across the course.

STAGE 3a (odd year entry)

Term 1

• Mathematical Techniques (Core)
• Project Management, Team Working and Leadership (Core)
• Mechatronics and Automation (Elective)

Term 2

• Electronics 3 (Core)
• Electrical Systems (Core)

STAGE 3b (even year entry)

Term 1

• Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control (Core)
• Embedded Systems (Core)

Term 2

• Integrative Engineering Project (Core)
• Renewable Energy Systems (Elective)

Events

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Learning Methods

You will undertake a total of 8 modules (two modules per semester, four modules per academic year). Classes will normally be timetabled for two evenings per week from 18:00 until 21:00 and these classes will comprise of lectures and tutorials delivered online; either via live sessions or pre-recorded lectures and slides uploaded toCampusMoodle. Lecturers will be available for Q&As during the online timetabled slots. Drop-in evening classes for each module will be on campus (approximately 4 times per module). A third evening may occasionallybe used for on campus laboratory sessions. Exams will be held on campus whilst coursework will be offered online. The project work consists of an individual project (often employment based). By prior arrangement with the School, you may undertake some modules or parts of modules with the daytime classes. Examinations are normally scheduled during the daytime.

Activity Summary

• Lectures 30 students per group, 3 hours
• Tutorial 30 students per group, 2 hours
• Project Supervision one student per group, 1.5 hours
• Practical class or workshop 30 students per group, 1 hour
• Independent Study 19 hours

How long is a BSc (Eng) Electronic and Electrical Engineering course?

An Electronic and Electrical Engineering degree can be completed successfully in 2 years, in which the opportunity to receive the necessary skills are obtained.

Independent study

A total of 150 hours per 15-credit module is recommended to get the most out of your course. This includes time studying outside the timetabled classes. This could include, for example, reading lecture notes, undertaking tutorial problems, writing up lab reports or other coursework, and practicing specialist software skills.

Staff delivering on this course

Academic staff are experienced Engineers, many with Chartered status and industry links, who have achieved or are working towards Higher Education Academy Fellowship - a professional recognition of their practice, impact and leadership in teaching and learning. Many are research-active and some feature in the annual STAR awards (Support and Teaching staff with Appreciation and Recognition) voted for by the students.

Assessment

• 6 written exams
• 5 written assessments including essay
• 6 reports
• 2 set exercises
• 1 project output
• 1 oral assessment
• 2 class quizzes

Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of submission of coursework.

Students are typically in full-time employment and this course provides opportunities for career progression within current roles or with different employers.