Electronic Engineering with Space Science and Technology MEng (Hons) with professional placement

Program Overview

Students gain practical experience through a professional placement year and hands-on laboratory work. The program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and prepares graduates for careers in various industries, including electronics, aerospace, and research and development.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1

• Design skills (20 credits)
• Fundamentals of electronic and electrical engineering (20 credits)
• Fundamentals of engineering and analysis (20 credits)

Year 2

• Core engineering concepts (20 credits)
• Engineering practice and design (30 credits)
• Topics in electronic and electrical engineering (10 credits)

Year 3

• Professional placement (60 credits)

Year 4

• Electronic and electrical engineering major (10 credits)
• Group design and business project (30 credits)
• Navigation systems (5 credits)
• Spacecraft systems and technology major (10 credits)

Year 5

• Penultimate year options (5 credits)
• MEng individual project (30 credits)
• Remote sensing (5 credits)
• Specialist review (5 credits)
• Final Year Options (20 credits)

Assessment:

• Coursework
• Practical work
• Presentations
• Projects
• Report
• Written examination

Teaching:

• Lectures
• Practical sessions
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops

Careers:

• Electronics, power, aerospace, communications, robotics or manufacturing industries
• Research and development
• Technical sales and marketing
• The course includes a professional placement year, which gives you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and develop your professional skills.
• The course is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals.
• The department has sophisticated teaching, project and fabrication laboratories that you’ll use during your degree.

Tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student. Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students.