Electronic Engineering

You are embarking on an exciting foundation degree designed to advance your electronic engineering career by blending academic coursework with professional practice. By studying part-time while working or full-time, you can apply what you learn to solve practical industry problems. Delivery for part-time students will be on a day release. Software packages that you will use during your time are either available to you on dedicated University machines or under our educational licenses, so that you can use them at home. The curriculum covers key engineering topics like analogue and digital electronics, embedded systems, data communications, automation and control, and power systems. You’ll sharpen mathematical skills that are vital for engineering applications. Additionally, through a work-based project you will apply your existing and newly acquired skills to a practical challenge. Overall, the program will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and transferable skills to reach your professional goals in this fast-changing field.

Careers
Electronics design engineer - Design electronic components, circuits, devices and systems. Work for electronics manufacturers, defense contractors, telecom companies, etc.

Embedded systems engineer - Develop the electronics and software for embedded devices and systems e.g. medical devices, automotive electronics, mobile devices.

Communications engineer - Work on devices and infrastructure for broadcasting, telecommunications, satellite, network and computer communications.

Electronic test engineer - Test electronic systems, circuits and devices to ensure proper functioning and adherence to specifications.

Control systems engineer - Design, develop, program, test and maintain industrial control systems used in plants, factories, etc.

Signal processing engineer - Focus on analysing and manipulating analog and digital signals using methods like filtering, sampling, compressing, etc.

Avionics engineer - Design and integrate the electronics systems used in aircraft, spacecraft and related systems. Work for aerospace companies.

Acoustics engineer - Focus on the generation, propagation and control of sound waves. Work in product design, noise control, architectural acoustics, etc.

Sales engineer - Use technical expertise to sell electronic products and services. Work for manufacturers and distributors of electronics.

Patent engineer - Review and approve patent applications for electronics-related inventions to grant valid patents. Work for patent offices or IP organisations.

YEAR 1
Analogue and Digital Electronics Core
Applied Mathematics Core
Introduction to Electronics Core
Manufacturing Principles Core
Microprocessor Systems Core
Professional Engineering Skills Core

YEAR 2
Applied Mathematics for Electronics
Automation and Control Systems
Data Communications and Networks
Electronic Circuits
Embedded Systems
Manufacturing Principles
Microprocessor Systems
Professional Engineering Skills

YEAR 3
Applied Mathematics for Electronics
Electronic Circuits
Embedded Systems
Automation and Control Systems
Data Communications and Networks

The assessment strategy is designed to allow you to not only demonstrate technical knowledge and understanding, but also the vital skills that a professional engineer needs to communicate within and outside of the engineering industry. Most of the exams on the course therefore test technical understanding, whilst the majority of the coursework assesses knowledge through the creation of items such as technical consultancy reports, which are common in industry. By using this method of assessment you can develop not only theoretical and academic skills, but the vital employability skills needed when you graduate and go into industry. Where possible, live briefs from industry will be used, or coursework will simulate real-world projects, so that you gain a contemporary knowledge and understanding of the industry.