Electrical and Electronic Engineering
De Montfort University
UCAS Code: H600 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
De Montfort University
UCAS Code: H600 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
Pass in one of the following QAA accredited Access to HE course; - Access to HE Engineering - Engineering Science - Engineering Science and Mathematics - Physics and Engineering - Physics and Mathematics - Electronics and Computer Engineering If you are studying an alternative Access course that is related to Engineering, Mathematics or Physics please contact us for more details. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
with Mathematics or Physics at higher level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Engineering or Physics BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma Plus five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent
T Level
UCAS Tariff
from at least two A-levels or equivalent, including one of the following subjects: Mathematics or Physics at grade C
About this course
Designed in close consultation with industry, this specialist degree offers a strong foundation in electrical and electronic engineering to address the increasing demand for qualified engineers in this versatile field.
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), this course puts you at the forefront of specialist areas of electrical and electronic engineering and will help you master a skillset that meets industry needs. You will study a range of specialist modules, including Electronic Circuits and Systems, Embedded Application Design and Interfacing, and Electrical Transmission and Distribution.
Whether you opt for the three-year BEng (Hons) programme or the four-year integrated master's MEng, our experienced staff will further your understanding of electrical and electronic engineering principles, and will also develop your design, research and project management skills.
Our dedicated facilities are divided into several specialised areas each featuring experimental equipment, such as: general electronics and assembly, digital electronics and microprocessor engineering supported by state-of-the-art measurement devices and workstations, power electronics, control systems and communications engineering, and Smart Grid.
Our graduates work at national and multinational companies, including Airbus UK and Cummins UK, pursuing careers in electronic product design, radio frequency design and mobile communications, signal processing, control and power electronics, electronic control systems, telecommunications, military and aeronautical electronics.
**Key features:**
- Accreditation from the Institute of Engineering and Technology will help you start your journey towards Chartered Engineer status.
- Through block teaching, you will focus on one module at a time instead of several at once. This means that you will be able to focus closely on each module and absorb your learning material in more depth, whilst working more closely with your tutors and course mates.
- Our specialist laboratories, such as the Rohde & Schwarz embedded systems lab, National Instrument Control and Communication labs, hi-tech Smart Grid and Sustainable Energy Lab equipped with Smart Grid Trainer kits, and industry-standard software packages mean you will develop your skills and knowledge in facilities typically used in the engineering sector.
- Enhance your practical and professional skills with an optional placement year. Engineering students have undertaken placements at companies including Airbus UK, Caterpillar, Network Rail and the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
- Enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons with DMU Global, our international experience programme. Previous students have visited automotive plants in Prague and explored skyscraper engineering in New York.
- Develop your skills and meet like-minded students by joining DMU’s Electronics Club. Previous projects include capturing footage from the edge of space using a hot air balloon carrying GPS tracking, environmental monitoring equipment, a camera and data loggers.
Modules
**First year**
- Engineering Tools and Principles 1
- Engineering Tools and Principles 2
- Electronic Circuits and Devices
- Electronic Circuits and Systems
**Second year**
- Electromagnetics and Communications
- Dynamics, Instrumentation and Control
- Embedded Application Design and Interfacing
- Engineering Project Management: Design and Project Management
**Third year**
- Advanced Digital Design
- Electrical Transmission and Distribution and Communication Networks
Choose one of :
- Advanced Embedded Systems and IoT with Individual Project
- Mobile Communication 1 with Individual Project
- Fundamentals of Power Electronics with Individual Project
- Renewable Energy Electronic Devices 1 with Individual Project
Choose one of:
- Model-Based System Integration with Individual Project
- Mobile Communication 2 with Individual Project
- Advanced Power Electronics and Applications with Individual Project
- Renewable Energy Electronic Devices 2 with Individual Project
Note: These modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Exact modules may vary in order to keep content current. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review.
Assessment methods
Student-centred learning takes place through research and presentation of findings, report writing, individual and group assignments as well as practical work-based exercises for development of skills and competence.
Coursework components are largely laboratory-based and use assessment methods ranging from traditional formal reports, to group exercises assessed by logbook, oral examination and directed independent study.
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Leicester Campus
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This is one of the more popular areas to study engineering and there is not quite such a serious shortage of electrical engineers as there is of other engineering subjects - but there's still plenty of demand. The most common jobs are in telecommunications, electrical and electronic engineering, but there is some crossover with the computing industry, so many graduates start work in IT and computing jobs. At the moment, there's a particular demand for electrical engineers in the electronics, and the car and aerospace industries, and also in defence, and salaries can vary across the country depending on the industry you start in. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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