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

Program Overview

This four-year BEng program in Electronic and Electrical Engineering offers a foundation in engineering principles and specialization in electronic and aerospace domains. It emphasizes practical application through engineering practice, design courses, and a professional placement year. Students gain knowledge in navigation, spacecraft systems, and electronics to pursue careers in various industries.

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

• BEng individual project (30 credits)
• Electronic and electrical engineering major (10 credits)
• Navigation systems (5 credits)
• Spacecraft systems and technology major (10 credits)
• Final year options (5 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
• Roles such as:
• Electronics engineer
• Power engineer
• Aerospace engineer
• Communications engineer
• Robotics engineer
• The course includes a professional placement year, which provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the electronics, power, aerospace, communications, robotics or manufacturing industries.
• The course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to work in a variety of roles in the electronics, power, aerospace, communications, robotics or manufacturing industries.