BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering is a modern course, incorporating many exciting new areas of technology. Basic aspects of electronic engineering are taught, and developed into themes directly applicable to modern engineering industries, including digital design, signal processing, real-time systems, neural networks and communications. The BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering course provides graduates with a broad and deep understanding of technology and current practice in electronic engineering, including digital and analogue systems, and specialist areas depending on option modules studied.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

240-280 points including Maths or Electronics or Physics at A2 or AVCE level Engineering, ND (Engineering or Science) with grade MMM-DMM.  Also 5 GCSEs including Maths and Science at C.
Other equivalent qualifications are accepted. Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies are considered.

Course Content

On the BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering course, you will study various aspects of the subject, including analogue and digital electronic systems, microprocessor-based and microcontroller-based systems, signal processing, and computer programming. The course includes a number of option modules enabling you to select specialist topics according to your interests and aspirations, and tailor your programme of study to your own requirements. Each student undertakes an individual final year project, involving a detailed investigation of a particular area.

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), in partial fulfilment of the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Course at a Glance

BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering at UCLan is a three-year course, with a number of options in the second and third year.

Year 1

Prescribed Modules:
Analogue Electronics
Digital Electronics
Software Development 1
Electronic Engineering Practice
Engineering Analysis A

Option Modules - one of:
Introduction to Virtual Reality
Introduction to Mechanics
Systems Development Methods
Elective

Year 2

Prescribed Modules:
Electronic Systems
Digital Systems
Signal Analysis and Processing
Electronic System Applications

Option Modules - two of:
Data Communications
Artificial Neural Networks
Instrumentation and Control
Software Development 2
Elective

Year 3

Prescribed Modules:
Digital Systems
Project

and at least one of:
Electronic Systems
IC Design

Option Modules - two or three of:
Control Systems
Digital Signal Processing
Computer Vision
Communication Engineering
Digital Image Processing
Embedded Real-Time Systems
Programmable System on Chip
Computer Aided Instrumentation
Robotics and Mechatronics
Data Communications
Artificial Neural Networks
Instrumentation and Control
Software Development 2

Part-time students can study up to 4 modules in a year.

Those without the appropriate science A-levels can enter via the one-year Foundation Entry route, by completing six modules that provide the necessary knowledge to go on to the BEng (Hons) degree:

Foundation Entry Year modules:

Electronic Engineering Science
Mechanical Engineering Science
Analytical Methods A
Problem Solving
Study Skills
Introduction to Communication

Links with Professional Bodies:

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), in partial fulfilment of the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Assessment:

Assessment is done using formal examinations and coursework. The assessment strategy breakdown varies between modules, and a typical breakdown over the full course would be in the region of 50-60% examination, 40-50% coursework.

Learning Environment:

A variety of teaching and learning methods are used, including traditional lectures, laboratory-based sessions using specialist facilities, computer sessions and simulations, tutorials, design exercises, directed study, etc. The practical facilities are located in a purpose-built building with impressive computer facilities and specialist laboratories.

Careers:

A course module that will help you plan your career is available as a free choice module (called an elective), which you can study as part of your degree programme.

Other Opportunities:

Opportunities for further study include a taught postgraduate MSc course in Digital Signal and Image Processing. The School has significant research activity in this area, and you can study further for an MSc, MPhil or PhD in the Applied Digital Signal and Image Processing (ADSIP) Research Centre.

Fees and Finance

The standard fee for this course will be: £9,000 per year

For further information including the availability of bursaries/scholarships or student financial support please view our Fees and Finance pages.