Electronic Engineering and Internet of Things BEng (Hons)

Program Overview

This career-focused program equips students with the knowledge and skills to design and develop electronic and Internet of Things (IoT) systems. Through a combination of coursework, laboratory sessions, and a work placement opportunity, students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and hardware. Graduates are prepared for careers in various sectors, including aeronautics, automotive, and telecommunications, or for further postgraduate study.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Key Objectives:

• Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and develop electronic and Internet of Things (IoT) systems.
• Provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of electronics, computer science, and engineering.
• Develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Prepare students for a career in the electronics and IoT industry.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Communications Engineering
• Electronics Systems
• Logic and Mathematical Techniques
• Programming

Year 2:

• Advanced Electronics Systems
• Microprocessors & Embedded Systems
• Mobile Communications Systems
• Network Engineering
• Work Related Learning

Year 3:

• Broadband Systems 1
• Digital Systems Applications
• IoT Systems and Security
• Project

Optional modules:

• Applied Robotics
• Broadband Systems 2
• Computer Vision
• Ethical Hacking
• Wireless Networks (Cisco)

Course Schedule:

• The course is offered full-time over three years.
• Each year is divided into two semesters.
• Electronics Systems: This module covers the design and analysis of electronic circuits and systems.
• Logic and Mathematical Techniques: This module develops the mathematical skills needed for studying electronics and computer science.
• Advanced Electronics Systems: This module builds on the knowledge gained in the first year to introduce more complex electronic systems.
• Microprocessors & Embedded Systems: This module teaches students how to design and program microprocessors and embedded systems.
• Mobile Communications Systems: This module explores the technologies behind mobile communication systems, such as cellular networks and wireless LANs.
• Work Related Learning: This module provides students with the opportunity to gain work experience in the electronics or IoT industry.
• Broadband Systems 1: This module introduces the principles of broadband communications, including transmission lines, antennas, and modulation techniques.
• Digital Systems Applications: This module covers the design and implementation of digital systems, such as microcontrollers and FPGAs.
• IoT Systems and Security: This module explores the technologies and security challenges of IoT systems.
• Project: This module provides students with the opportunity to complete a project on a topic of their choice.

Assessment:

The course is assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Coursework: Students will complete a number of assignments throughout the course, such as essays, reports, and presentations.
• Examinations: Students will sit written examinations at the end of each year.
• Project: In the third year, students will complete a major project on a topic of their choice.

Teaching:

Unique Approaches:

• Work placement: The course includes a work placement opportunity in the second year, which allows students to gain valuable work experience in the electronics or IoT industry.
• Project work: The third-year project gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem.
• Industry-standard software and hardware: The course uses industry-standard software and hardware, giving students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies.

Careers:

Graduates of this course have gone on to work in a variety of roles in the electronics and IoT industry, including:

• Electronics engineer
• Embedded systems engineer
• Network engineer
• IoT developer
• Project manager

Other:

• **The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

• **The course is supported by several specialized laboratories in general electronics, IoT, high frequency communications, computer-aided design (CAD), embedded systems and digital systems and opto-electronics.

• **Students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of extracurricular activities, such as the Electronics and IoT Society and the Robotics Club.