BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering (Full Time)

If you want to develop your practical and analytical skills in electronic engineering, this course is for you. It ensures a mix of taught theory, practical work and experiments and explores a wide range of areas, from analogue and digital electronics to microwave communications and digital signal processing.
The first year introduces core subjects such as the underpinning mathematics required and circuit principles. Both analogue and digital electronics are covered as well as microcomputer systems. Students will become familiar with the software required for industrial-related problems, with key business concepts, manufacturing techniques and electronic-engineering related issues.

In the second year you’ll study real time systems, data communications and electronic circuits. The final year focuses on electronic design for industry. Students also do an extensive final year project, based on their own interests. The course is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and helps students prepare for chartered engineer status.

Industrial focus

To give you a package of skills that will be attractive to employers and give you strengths in many business areas, the course includes the required underpinning business knowledge. This will complement your final-year project, where you will be expected to demonstrate the application of engineering through an understanding of the needs of the market and how that can be translated into technical solutions.

Course content

Year 1

Six core units:

• Mathematics
• Circuit Principles
• Manufacturing Concepts
• Introduction to Analogue and Digital Electronics
• Microcomputer systems
• Project Management & Professional Skills

Year 2

Five core units and one option unit:

• Applied Maths for Electronics
• Electronic Circuits
• Embedded Real Time Systems
• Data Communications and Networks
• Automation and ControlPlus an option of:
• Competition and Contracts in Engineering
• Curriculum Plus.

Year 3

Four core units and one option unit:

• Electronic Circuit Design
• Digital Signal Processing
• Radio Systems
• ProjectPlus a business option:
• Business Strategy
• Entrepreneurship

Why choose Solent?

• Up-to-date laboratory facilities, workshops and modern teaching spaces.
• Recent refurbishment of the electronics and mechanical laboratories.
• An exciting learning atmosphere.
• Strong student support throughout your studies.

Assessment

Written assignments, end-of-year exams and interim phase tests. Practical work is assessed by laboratory reports or log books.

Projects/work experience

Units such as Manufacturing Concepts include mini-group project work and other units require small groups for laboratory experiments. The Project is an individual project based on the student’s industrial or academic background.

Key career skills

Students gain a range of analytical and practical skills, such as circuit design, programming, circuit construction.

Graduate quote

John Ogden

“My time at Solent was a great experience and not only has it given me a good qualification in electronics, it has also helped me to achieve a great career as an air traffic control engineer. I intend to remain a part of the University through the IET Solent network in which I am currently working towards my chartership."

The International Foundation Year must be successfully completed before commencing undergraduate study (NQF Level 6 and above). In compliance with UKBA Tier 4 (General Student) policy, a Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) will initially be issued for the foundation course.

Key info from UNISTATS

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