Electrical & Electronic Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Program Overview

Students develop skills in power electronics, electronics, project management, and problem-solving. The program features specialist laboratories equipped with modern test and measurement equipment and opportunities for industrial placements, preparing graduates for diverse engineering careers. It is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering program at UCLan is a full-time, three-year degree that balances the related but distinct fields of electrical and electronic engineering. The program aims to equip students with complementary skills applicable to the fast-paced and exciting engineering industry.

Objectives:

• Develop skills in power electronics, motor control systems, and renewable energy.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of electronics, including analogue circuits and embedded systems development.
• Build practical skills needed within industry, such as problem-solving in an engineering context, project management, and communication skills.
• Provide opportunities to explore specialist areas in dedicated laboratories equipped with modern test and measurement equipment, as well as specialized equipment for power electronics and robotics.

Outline:

Year 1:

Compulsory Modules:

• Digital and Programmable Systems (ER1001): This module introduces basic concepts of digital systems and programmable systems, including microprocessors/microcontrollers.
Students gain experience in embedded programming.
• Electrical and Electronic Systems (ER1002): This module covers the fundamentals of electronic devices and circuits.
Students learn the knowledge and practical skills required to specify and develop simple electronic systems. It also emphasizes personal and professional development related to employability.
• Design and Sustainability (ER1003): This module focuses on developing knowledge and skills in Engineering Design.
Students learn design methodology, computer-aided design, technical drawing, and sustainable design.
• Engineering Practice (ER1005): This module imparts knowledge of computer-aided design, programming, digital electronics, and manufacturing techniques.
It prepares students for diverse engineering tasks involving system design, manufacturing, and testing in various disciplines.
• Engineering Science & Analysis (ER1210): This module introduces core principles of thermal and fluid engineering.
Students also learn problem-solving techniques and essential engineering practices, including relevant measurement methods.

Year 2:

Compulsory Modules:

• Project (EL2008): This module develops practical and intellectual skills in developing and delivering a small group project to defined requirements.
It involves the concept, development, and implementation of an electrical/electronic system, meeting user needs and considering technical, environmental, sustainability, and other requirements. Project management skills are also implemented to meet deadlines and deliverables and identify and mitigate major risks in project development and implementation. Students gain experience in necessary analytical and design skills, including theoretical analysis and practical simulations.
• Electronic Systems (EL2241): This module broadens and deepens experience in problem-solving, using engineering principles and concepts to further develop analytical and experimental skills as applied to electronic circuits and systems.
It enables students to design and use circuits employed in the processing and conversion of analogue signals.
• Digital Systems (EL2242): This module introduces design methods and practical skills for the construction of reliable digital systems.

Optional Modules:

• Software Development (EL2010): This module develops software development skills, enabling students to effectively use high-level and object-oriented tools and techniques in engineering applications.
• Parallel Processing and Distributed Systems (EL3008): This module shows how parallel programs are used to speed up common computing tasks when deployed on modern multi-core and cluster architectures.
Students come to understand the fundamental principles of distributed systems on which the Internet and other systems are based. The module enhances software development skills by enabling students to construct and evaluate parallel processing and distributed system solutions. Students assess relevant parallel processing and distributed systems problems, choose an appropriate solution, and evaluate it to confirm its fitness to the problem.
• Machine Intelligence (EL3300): This module explores contemporary topics in the fields of machine intelligence.
Students gain experience and develop an understanding of fundamental topics and contemporary themes in machine intelligence and machine learning.

Assessment:

The program uses a combination of formal examinations and coursework. The balance of assessment varies from module to module, with a typical breakdown over the full course being in the range of 60%-70% examination and 30%-40% coursework, exclusive of major individual project work.

Teaching:

• Students are taught by research-active staff with many years of experience in industry.
• The program utilizes a variety of teaching and learning methods, including traditional lectures, laboratory-based sessions using specialist facilities, computer sessions and simulations, tutorials, design exercises, and directed study.
• Practical facilities are located in a purpose-built building with impressive computer facilities and dedicated laboratories.

Careers:

• Electrical and electronic engineering roles are part of a rapidly evolving industry, offering diverse career options.
• The Engineering Innovation Centre enables students to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
• Students can take a one-year industrial placement during their studies to increase their employability.
• Students learn and thrive in the specialist engineering workshop and electronic and control system laboratory.
• The program is based in the School of Engineering and Computing.
• The program is subject to ongoing review and development.
Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements, as well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. The university reserves the right to make variations if considered necessary or in the best interests of students.

• UK
• Full-time:
£9,250 per year
• Sandwich year:
£1,500 for the sandwich year
• Part-time:
£1,540 per 20 credits
• International
• Full-time:
£16,500 per year