FdSc Electronic Engineering

FdSc Electronic Engineering



Course Summary
To be successful in the twenty first century, engineers need to be innovative in design, familiar with the fundamentals of microprocessor control systems, and make use of the latest materials and computer-aided engineering tools. They also need to understand about business and modern manufacturing techniques and be able to work in a team.

These degrees provide a broad common engineering experience for those who are, or seek to be employed in, electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering fields at higher technician and professional or managerial levels.

Course Structure

Core modules include:
Analogue and Digital Electronics, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Electrical Principles, Instrumentation and Control, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, and Process Quality Assurance.

Electrical and electronic route module options include:
Applied Engineering Software, Design of Electronic Systems, Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers, and Microprocessor Systems Programmable Logic Controller Systems and their applications.

Mechanical route module options include:
2D and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD), Applied Mechanics, Design, and From Design to Manufacture.

Work Placements
Full-time students are expected to complete a period of work experience in suitable companies during the summer break at the end of the first year. Assistance will be given in securing an appropriate placement. Most part-time students are normally in appropriate employment within the engineering sector.

Assessment
Assessment is through a combination of written examination, seminars, practical demonstration, individual or group presentations and assignments. To reinforce the acquisition of relevant practical skills, all modules include a significant coursework element and some are assessed entirely by coursework assignments.

Professional Accreditation
These courses provide a recognised qualification for application for membership of the Institute of Engineering Technology (IET), or the Institute of Incorporated Engineers (IIE).

After the Course
Graduates already employed in the engineering sector will gain enhanced promotion prospects and greater self-confidence. Students also have the opportunity to progress to BA (Hons) Professional Studies at UCS.

Key facts

UCAS code:
Electrical: H620 FdSc/ElcE
Electronic: H610 FdSc/ElnE
Mechanical: H300 FdSc/ME

Typical offer:
2010 entry: 160 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent)

2011 entry: 200 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent)

GCSE grade C in Mathematics or equivalent is also required

Applications are welcome from all who can benefit from and successfully complete the course.

For mature students and those with non-traditional qualifications and work experience, please see the information for mature students|.

Duration of course:
Bury St Edmunds Centre: Two years full-time or three years part-time

Great Yarmouth Centre: Three years part-time

Campus code:
Bury St Edmunds Centre| (campus code B)

Great Yarmouth Centre| (campus code Y)