Electronic Engineering and Computer Science BEng

Programme structure

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

You may take Elective Modules up to 15 credits outside of the programme in stage 3 of the programme as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module.

Year 1

By the end of this year's course you will have experienced your first encounter with "Solidworks" as well as gained more experience with AutoCAD, have been introduced to every phase involved in engineering a new artefact and will be more confident in writing and presenting your findings. Speakers from engineering institutions also visit to offer an introduction to the benefits of joining their professional bodies.

Compulsory modules CodeModuleCredits ECM1101Professional Studies and Skills Development 1 15 ECM1102Core Engineering 1 30 ECM1106Electronics for Engineers: Core Engineering 2 15 ECM1408Programming for Science 15 ECM1410Object-Oriented Programming 15 Engineering Mathematics A or B S1 Depending on Entry Qualifications, 30 credits to be taken from ECM1103Engineering Mathematics A30 ECM1104Engineering Mathematics B30 Year 2

From the second year onwards the core and optional modules start to take a more specialised pathway with a focus on your chosen degree

Compulsory modules

Progression from 2nd to 3rd year: Students must have gained an average of 60% or more in the first 2 years to transfer to stage 3 MEng (weighting is 40% 1st year, 60% 2nd year). Transfer to stage 3 MEng is subject to Engineering Council guidelines.

The MEng Programme has more breath and depth and offers students the quickest way to professional accreditation.

CodeModuleCredits ECM2419Database Theory and Design 15 ECM2111Mathematical Modelling of Engineering Systems 15 ECM2115Pics, Microcontrollers and Microprocessors 15 ECM2117Communication and Networking Technologies 15 ECM2118Analogue and Digital Electronics Design 15 ECM2414Software Development 15 ECM1407Social and Professional Issues of the Information Age 15 Optional modules

Select 15 credits:

CodeModuleCredits ECM2102Management and Management Science 15 ECM2415Software Engineering 15 ECM2105Control Engineering 15 Year 3

Further specialisation allows you to choose modules that offer advanced courses in a wide range of topics. Industry-linked projects also take place and work placement opportunities such as the Commercial and Industrial Experience module are recommended. This variety of learning gives you advanced knowledge, practical work experience and the confidence to conduct individual research; applying your expertise to solve real engineering problems and find computing solutions.

Compulsory modules CodeModuleCredits ECM3101Individual Project (Beng) 30 Optional modules

Additional option: Foreign Language Module (FLC) 15 credits

CodeModuleCredits Electronic Engineering S3E Select 30 credits: ECM3162Electronic Engineering Design Studies15 ECM3165Digital Signal Processing15 ECM3166Communications Engineering15 Electronic Engineering S3H Select 30 credits: ECM3420Learning from Data15 ECM3408Enterprise Computing15 ECM3412Nature-Inspired Computation15 Electronic Engineering S3I Select 30 credits: ECM3150Electromagnetics and Wave Propagation15 ECM3171Computer Aided Engineering Drawing15 ECM2704Numerics and Optimisation15 ECM2707Systems, Series and Transforms15 EMP3001Commercial and Industrial Experience15 ECM2415Software Engineering15