BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering (full-time)

 
BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering (full-time)

Key facts

Three years, full time, Higher Education course. UCAS codes, course - 006H, college - P35


Entry requirements

  • A relevant Higher National Certificate / Higher National Diploma. Appropriate work experience will also be an advantage. Entry is normally subject to interview.
  • For mature applicants - Direct admissions to programmes for applicants who have been out of full time education for more than two years will be considered based on previous learning or experience. Each application will be considered on individual merit. We recommend an interview with one of our Careers Advisers before submitting your application.


What you could do after this course

For those wishing to pursue careers as electronics/computer technicians and or progression onto BSc/BEng in an associated field, e.g. electronics, IT etc.


Course overview

This programme brings together the technologies that link computing and electronics. It will equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to design both hardware and software applications in electronics. The programme gives students an advanced understanding of modern electronic engineering together with the expertise in engineering software development. The first two years of this course will give the student a HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.


What you will learn

Modules studied include

Year 1

  • Electrical principles
  • Engineering applications and mathematics
  • Communication engineering fundamentals
  • Electronics 1
  • Design of electrical installations signals and digital communications
  • Individual project

Year 2

  • Introduction to C Programming and Embedded Systems
  • Group Project
  • Further Engineering Mathematics (10 credits)
  • Electrical Principles, Method and Simulation (10 credits)
  • Electronics 2
  • Power and Machines (10 credits)
  • Control and Instrumentation (10 credits)
  • Business Safety and Employability

Year 3

  • Power, machines and control
  • Programming for engineering systems
  • Electronics production and test

How you will learn

  • Group discussions
  • Writing reports and projects
  • Practical activities following written and verbal guidance

How you will be assessed

  • Written assignments based on practical activity
  • Case studies
  • 100% coursework

Fees

£3,225 per year

Prices valid until 31 July 2010