Aims of the Programme

The principal aims of the programme are to:

• Educate Electrical and Electronic engineers to the academic requirements of the UK Standards for Professional Engineering Competences (UK-SPEC)
• Prepare prospective engineers for meaningful professional employment in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering sector of industry or prepare them for further study
• Prepare prospective engineers for a fruitful and responsible life in society and their community
• Complete a programme of professional development and training (PDP)

Distinctive Features of the Programme

• This Programme has been devised with reference to the standards set by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Career and life skills such as leadership, team management and professional communication have been integrated into the programme to develop and enhance employability
• Project-based learning (PBL) is supplemented by industry visits, and guest speakers
• ‘Hands-on’ type modules at all levels of the programme for assimilation and integration of topics and material
• Open access and skills development in industry standard CAD, Analysis, Optimisation, CAM and CAE software.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge & Understanding

On completion of the programme successful students will be able to demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding of:

• mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Some of the knowledge will be atthe forefront of the particular subject of study (C1)
• environmental and societal impact of solutions developed. Experience with solving complex problems and minimise adverse impacts (C7)
• ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct (C8)
• engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights (C15)

Cognitive, Intellectual or Thinking Skills

On completion of the programme successful students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles (C2)
• apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems (C6)
• select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations (C13)
• discuss the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of complex problems (C14)

Practical, Professional or Subject-specific Skills

On completion of the programme successful students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed (C3)
• select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex problems (C4)
• design solutions for complex problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This willinvolve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards (C5)
• use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity (C9)
• adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks (C10)
• use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (C12)
• communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences (C17)

Transferable, Key or Personal Skills

On completion of the programme successful students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion (C11)
• function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team (C16)
• plan and record self-learning and development as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD (C18)
• critically reflect on personal performance in delivering projects
• exercise initiative and personal responsibility
• Clearly communicate complex ideas either verbally and/or in writing, and construct coherent arguments using language appropriate to your programme of study.

Programme Structure

This programme requires 120 credits at HE6 to be established for the award BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering; At level HE6, there are a total of four compulsory modules encompassing a 40 credit project module, and three 20 credit taught modules (Management & Enterprise in Engineering, Electrical Machines & Power Electronic Drives, Engineering Electromagnetism). There is a single option at level HE6 with the choice of one module out of five possibilities. The optional choice enables you to tailor your programme of study to align with a potential career path. The options tend to fall into two general categories, electronic engineering, or electrical engineering. The electronic optional modules are Digital Signal Processing or Advanced Embedded Systems and the electrical optional modules are Power Systems & Smart Grids, or Green Renewable Energy.