BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (top-up)

Program Overview

This Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree program aligns with UK professional engineering standards, preparing students for careers in the industry. It emphasizes practical skills through hands-on modules, industry engagement, and project-based learning. Graduates gain a comprehensive understanding of electrical and electronic principles, professional conduct, and career-enhancing skills, equipping them for success in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objectives:
• Educate Electrical and Electronic engineers to the academic requirements of the UK Standards for Professional Engineering Competences (UK-SPEC)
• Prepare prospective engineers for meaningful professional employment in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering sector of industry or further study
• Prepare prospective engineers for a fruitful and responsible life in society and their community
• Complete a program of professional development and training (PDP)
• Description:
• Devised with reference to standards set by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Integrates career and life skills such as leadership, team management, and professional communication to enhance employability
• Supplements project-based learning (PBL) with industry visits and guest speakers
• Focuses on 'hands-on' modules at all levels for assimilation and integration of topics and material
• Offers open access and skills development in industry-standard software

Outline:

• Content:
• Covers scientific principles, mathematical and statistical methods, business and customer needs, professional conduct, commercial, economic, and social contexts, management techniques, legal requirements, quality issues, risk issues, and engineering knowledge application
• Structure:
• Requires 120 credits at HE6 level
• Includes four compulsory modules (Major Project, Management and Enterprise in Engineering, Electrical Machines and Power Electronic Drives, Engineering Electromagnetism) and one optional module (choice of five possibilities)
• Course Schedule:
• Level HE6: 22% scheduled learning and teaching activities, 78% guided independent study
• Modules:
• Core Modules:
• Major Project (AME6011)
• Management and Enterprise in Engineering (AME6013)
• Electrical Machines and Power Electronic Drives (EEE6011)
• Engineering Electromagnetism (EEE6012)
• Optional Modules:
• Digital Signal Processing (EEE6013)
• Integrated Circuit Design (EEE6014)
• Power Systems and Smart Grids (EEE6015)
• Renewable Energies (EEE6016)
• Advanced Embedded Systems (EEE6017)

Assessment:

• Methods:
• Project or Design reports
• Examinations
• Portfolios
• Presentations
• Blogs
• Criteria:
• 40% minimum pass required in all elements of assessment for each module

Teaching:

• Methods:
• Blended learning (online and in-person)
• Formal timetabled classes
• Project and design-based activities
• Open-ended inquiry and exploration
• Faculty:
• Subject specialist link tutor
• Unique Approaches:
• Emphasis on practical skills development through hands-on activities
• Industry engagement (visits, guest speakers)

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Electrical Engineer
• Electronic Engineer
• Opportunities:
• Employment in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering sector
• Further study at the postgraduate level
• Outcomes:
• Graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professional attributes required for a successful career in the field