Electronic Engineering, BEng Hons

This programme is designed to prepare students for a career as a professional electronics engineer, with the focus on innovation, analysis and development within a wide range of advanced engineering technologies. It provides students with a good understanding of advanced electronics and its use in signal processing, communications, computer hardware and software, and computer-aided design.

Students are taught how to design electronic systems for use in a wide range of applications. The programme shares the first two years with the more general BEng Hons/MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree but then focuses on advanced electronics through specialist courses and a major individual project in electronic engineering in the final year.

UCAS code

H610 M BEng/ELE

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:

240 UCAS points FROM

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

OR a National Diploma in engineering at MMM

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 to meet the partial academic requirements as a chartered engineer.

Career options

Graduates have opportunities in research, design and development in a range of industries, such as computer hardware and software, telecommunications, satellite and space technology and microelectronics.

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 (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

Advanced Hardware Systems and Design (30 credits)
Advanced Analogue Electronics (30 credits)
Engineering Management 2 (15 credits)
Group Design and Project Management (15 credits)
Individual Project (30 credits)

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