Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-Up) (2 Year)

Here's what University of Portsmouth says about its Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-Up) (2 Year) course.

Overview

If you've already started your career and want to top up your HND or Foundation degree (FdA) to a full Bachelor's degree, this BEng (Hons) Electronic Systems Engineering top-up degree course is ideal.

Enhance your engineering skills and increase your contribution to your organisation with the potential to level up in a new role and increase your salary.

Study anywhere that suits you, over two or three years, while developing your potential as a skilled electronic engineer in areas such as consumer and professional electronics, robotics, defence, broadcasting and telecommunications.

Course highlights

• Put mathematical models into practice, using computer-based design and simulation techniques

• Get a core understanding of analogue and digital electronics, data communications and signal processing

• Design systems, simulate and test prototypes using various technologies

• Design economic solutions to meet the complex specifications of consumers today, using engineering analysis software tools

Careers and opportunities

As an senior electronic engineer, you can expect a salary from £40,000 to £65,000.

If you're planning to stay with your current employer after graduating, you could use this top up course to secure a more senior role. But you could also apply your skills to any number of roles in industries that require engineers.

All engineering roles are listed in the UK Government’s 'skills shortage list' – which means engineers are currently in high demand. And the 2019 IET Skills and Demand in Industry report found that a third of employers increased their engineering and technology workforce in the previous 3 years.

What jobs can you do with an electronic systems engineering degree?

Previous students have gone on to work in roles including:

• electronics engineer

• product design engineer

• application engineer

Our graduates have worked in areas such as:

• robotics

• defence

• consumer and professional electronics

• broadcasting and telecommunications

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Year 1

Core modules in this year include:

• Data Communications (20 credits)
• Digital Signal Processing (20 credits)
• Electronics (20 credits)

Year 2

Core modules in this year include:

• Foundation of Artificial Intelligence (20 credits)
• Individual Project (20 credits)
• Quality Management (20 credits)

We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.

Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

You’ll be assessed through:

• written assignments
• quizzes
• design activities
• project work
• exams

Ideally, you'll carry out your final project at your place of work with a mentor approved by the University. If this isn't possible, then you can carry out the project at the University or elsewhere with the guidance of a University-approved mentor.

You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.

You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.