Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a Year in Industry
Swansea University
UCAS Code: H604 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Swansea University
UCAS Code: H604 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Including grade B in Mathematics.
Considered on an individual basis.
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Mathematics or, if following the new Maths Curriculum, 5 at HL (or 6 at SL) "Mathematics: analysis and approaches", or 5 at HL (or 7 at SL) "Mathematics: applications and interpretation". Plus 4 at Higher Level or 5 at Standard Level English Language.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
To include B at A Level Mathematics. Must be in relevant subject. If student is not taking A Level Mathematics, they must achieve a minimum D in ‘Mathematics for Technicians’ and D in ‘Further Mathematics for Technicians’ modules of the BTEC. Students are also required to have minimum two A grades at GCSE, to include a minimum grade B in Mathematics and two other Science subjects.
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
Accepted in lieu of one non-subject specific grade at A Level.
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About this course
At Swansea we pride ourselves in offering teaching and academic research that are vital to the electronic and electrical engineering industry, and keep up with this fast-paced and evolving field, including:
Semiconductors and Nanotechnology(e.g., Atomistic and Device Modelling, Semiconductor Materials and Devices, Microelectromechanical and Nanoelectromechanical Systems, and Nanoelectronics)
Energy and Power Engineering(e.g., Advanced Power Electronics, Renewable Energy and Microgrid, Power Systems, Control Systems and Robotics)
Communications, Systems and Software(e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Networks, Antennas, Internet of Things, Micro-satellites, Analogue & Digital Circuit Design, and Advanced Web Technologies)
Our state-of-the-art facilities inform much of our teaching and research. You can gain practical experience working with specialist and industry-standard measuring equipment, microcontroller boards, digital oscilloscopes, soldering stations, signal generators and engineering software.
You will become familiar with several laboratories, from our electronic/electrical teaching laboratory and the PCB fabrication facility, to multi-million-pound facilities including:
- The Wolfson Power Electronics and Power Systems Laboratory (PEPS) - home to our renewable energy demonstration testbed, motor control rig, power device characterisation equipment, semiconductor analyser, probe station for power electronic devices and device reliability test rig
- The 6G AI Antenna communications lab - undertaking cutting-edge research for UK / EU / US tier 1 companies for modern wireless devices and vehicles
- The Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM) - an institute for semiconductor R&D, housing facilities for precise semiconductor growth, ISO-grade cleanrooms for electronic and photonic device fabrication, nanoscale material characterisation tools, and bare and packaged device testing equipment
You'll work in a thriving research environment where internationally renowned research is undertaken in our three flagship areas of Semiconductors and Nanotechnology, Energy and Power Engineering, and Communications, Systems and Software.
Modules
In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Engineering for People Hackathon, Analogue Design, Circuit Analysis, Digital Design, Instrumentation and Control, Engineering Mathematics (EEE, General and Mech), Power Engineering, Introduction to Electromagnetics.
In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: AI, Machine Learning and Data Analysis, Electrical Machines, Electronic Materials and Devices, Embedded System Design, Research Project Preparation, Applied Electromagnetics, Digital Signal Processing, Electronic Circuits Laboratory.
As part of this programme, you will spend a year abroad in year 3, broadening your skills and experience. Our partner institutions span the globe, with opportunities varying each year. If you wish to receive more information, please get in touch with us on [email protected]
In Year 4, you will typically study areas including: Engineering Management (Aero, EEE, Mech), Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Individual Engineering Project, Communications, Integrated Circuit Design, Microwave Circuits and Antennas, Nanoelectronics.
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