Electrical and Electronic Engineering
UCAS Code: LE10
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
96 -112 UCAS points including A2 Maths at grade C, and Physics or a STEM subject at grade C. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)
96 -112 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths, Physics or a STEM subject. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pass IB Diploma including 96 - 112 points from Higher Level Subjects, including Maths at HL5, and Physics or a STEM subject at HL5. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Engineering BTEC - Merit in Electrical and Electronic Principles and in ONE of the following; Mathematics for Engineering Technicians or Further Mathematics in Engineering/for Engineering Technicians OR Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems at Merit
96 - 112 UCAS points including Maths at grade C, and Physics or a STEM subject at grade C. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)
UCAS Tariff
including Maths and Physics or STEM subject. Our typical offer is 96 -112 UCAS Points. We operate a flexible admissions policy and treat everyone as an individual. This means that we will take into consideration your educational achievements and predicted grades (where applicable) together with your application as a whole, including work experience and personal statement.
About this course
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**Course Overview**
- Our course balances the related, but differing areas of electronic and electrical engineering. You’ll develop complementary skills to apply to a fast-paced, exciting industry.
- Develop skills in power electronics, motor control systems and renewable energy. Complement this with in-depth knowledge of electronics such as analogue circuits and embedded systems development.?
- The practical modules on this course are based around the building skills needed within industry, such as problem-solving in an engineering context, project management and communications skills.
You’ll also be given opportunities to explore specialist areas in our dedicated laboratories, which are filled with modern test and measurement equipment as well as more specialist equipment for power electronics and robotics.
**Why study with us**
- You’ll be taught by research active staff with many years of experience in industry.
- Full-time students can take an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry between Year 2 and Year 3.
- Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available through our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.
Modules
Year 1: Engineering Analysis, Engineering Applications, Electronics and Electronic Engineering Practice, Digital Electronics and Programmable Systems.
Year 2: Power Engineering, Electronic System Applications, Electronic Systems, Digital Systems, Instrumentation and Control. Plus either Data Communications or Software Development 2.
Year 3 : Project, Engineering Professionalism, Power Electronics, Power Systems Operation and Control. Plus two of the following; Machine Intelligence, System on Programmable Chip, Computer Aided Instrumentation, Microcontroller Systems, Real-Time Embedded Systems or Digital Signal and Image Processing A.
Assessment methods
Written assessment methods include examinations, laboratory-based and research-based assignments, tutorial questions, log books and formal reports. Oral assessment methods include interviews and presentations. Practical skills are assessed using assignment work, and demonstrations.
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University of Central Lancashire
School of Engineering
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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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