Electronic Engineering - BEng (Hons) - Full-time

Electronics is fundamental to many of the things we take for granted today. Everything from digital media to aircraft to specialist medical equipment relies on electronics and it is difficult to think of any area of life that has not been affected by the many developments that have taken place in electronics over the years.

This stimulating new degree programme will develop your knowledge and professional skills for a career path leading to the future development of these challenging technical areas. You will be taught to apply theory to real systems, with hands-on experience of the latest developments in electronics, communications and control. Electronics is fundamental to many of the things we take for granted today. Everything from digital media to aircraft to specialist medical equipment relies on electronics and it is diffi cult to think of any area of life that has not been affected by the many developments that have taken place in electronics over the years. Today, engineering in general - and electronics in particular - is an international business. Most of the leading companies (e.g. Intel) operate not just in several countries, but across continents. Most emphatically, electronics is developing at a more rapid pace than ever before. This makes the job of the Electronic Engineer both exciting and challenging: it also means that there are great rewards for engineers, both in terms of remuneration and job satisfaction. All of our engineering courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, which contributes towards satisfying the requirements for Chartered Engineer status. You will also have the opportunity to take the option of a placement year in industry, which will develop your confidence and help you gain that vital element of relevant experience which so many employers demand today. View Full Screen

What's involved The first year study is identical to the other BEng courses in the school, giving a broad foundation in engineering before choosing what you want to specialise in. Year 1 Computers in Engineering, Engineering Laboratory, Foundation Mathematics, Engineering Principles (Electrical and Electronic) and Engineering Principles (Mechanical), Option 1. Option 1: Any level 7 module from School of Engineering and the Built Environment modules or the University co-curricular module pool for which you have the appropriate prerequisite. Year 2 Electronic Devices & Circuits, Electrical Engineering, Intermediate Mathematics, Management for Engineers 1 and Control Measurement & Instrumentation, Option 2. Option 2: Any Level 7 or 8 module from School of Engineering and the Built Environment modules or the University co-curricular module pool for which you have the appropriate prerequisite. Year 3 Signal Processing, Electronic Systems, Engineering Applications - Electrical & Electronic, Programmable Control Engineering, Engineering Design (Honours) or Individual Project (Degree). Year 4 Engineering Electronics, Digital Systems Design, Embedded Systems, Programmable Logic Design, Honours Project.

Requirements at a glanceEntry to the courseTypical year 1 SQA HigherBBBC A LevelCCC Irish Leaving CertificateB2, B2, B2, C1 Subjects requiredTwo technical / science subjects at Higher / AS level (preferably Maths and Physics)Standard Grade (2 or above) Maths and English or another literate subject, GCSE (Grade B or above) Maths and English or other literate subject Typical year 2 SQA Advanced Higher A Level300 UCAS points HNCIn related subject with a ‘B’ pass in the Graded Unit plus a pass in Maths for Engineering 2 (or an equivalent Maths unit) Typical year 3 HNDIn related subject with ‘B’ passes in the Graded Units, plus a pass in Maths for Engineering 2 (or an equivalent Maths unit) DUT (France)In related subject – Pass must include English with a grade of 11 or above Typical year 4 Ordinary DegreeMay be considered (e.g. Irish Ordinary Degree – Merit pass, 50% or above in all final year subjects, at the first sitting) Typical Entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which students are normally accepted. Competition for places varies from year-to-year and achievement of the typical entry requirements does not always guarantee a place.Fees TableFees 2012/132013/14 Scottish/EU£1,820£1,820 Rest of UK £6,500£6,630 Overseas£11,250£11,700 Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University.Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.