Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BEng Hons

This programme is designed to prepare students for careers as professional electrical and electronic engineers, with the focus on innovation, analysis and development within a wide range of advanced engineering technologies. The programmes give students an understanding of both hardware and software, enabling them to design electronic and electrical systems capable of meeting the exacting demands of a diverse range of applications. The use of computer-based analysis and computer-aided design means that the design process, rather than a purely analytical approach, is emphasised.

The aims of the programme are:

To develop graduates who can produce creative and innovative design solutions to electrical and electronic engineering problems
To develop graduates that can have the necessary skills and attributes to work as professional engineers
To develop graduates that can progress to chartered engineering status.

UCAS code

H600 M BEng/EEE

School

Engineering

Location

Medway Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
4 years part-time (Direct Entry to year 2 only - 2 years full-time equivalent)

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

300 UCAS points

FROM A-levels, including mathematics and a science/technology subject

OR a National Diploma in engineering at DMM

OR equivalent qualifications

PLUS at least three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English, mathematics and science) or equivalent qualifications.

• A foundation year is available for students who do not meet the standard criteria for entry to this degree.

Assessment

Students are assessed through exams, assignments and project work.

Professional recognition

This BEng Hons programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to meet the partial academic requirements as a chartered engineer.

Career options

Graduates have opportunities in research, design and development in industries such as electrical and electronic manufacturing.

Content

Year 1

Electrical Principles (15 credits)
Engineering Science (15 credits)
Computing and Programming for Engineers (15 credits)
Engineering Applications (Electrical) (15 credits)
Computer Aided Design (Electrical) (15 credits)
Engineering Mathematics (Systems) (15 credits)
Mechanical Principles (15 credits)
Materials and Manufacturing (15 credits)

Year 2

Introduction to Power Engineering (30 credits)
Analogue Electronics (15 credits)
Control and Instrumentation (15 credits)
Systems Modelling (15 credits)
Hardware Systems and Design (30 credits)
Engineering Management 1 (15 credits)

Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)

Final Year

Engineering Management 2 (15 credits)
Group Design and Project Management (15 credits)
Individual Project (30 credits)
Two or three options from: Power Electronics (15); Simulation and Digital Signal Processing (30); Power Systems Engineering (15); Advanced Control and Instrumentation Systems (30); Internet Electronics (15); Advanced Hardware Systems and Design (30); Advanced Analogue Electronics (30); Quality Engineering (15) (45 credits)
One option from: Environmental Engineering; Engineering Enterprise; Process Improvement Techniques (15 credits)

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