BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering

Electronic Engineering graduates design, build and test application specific hardware and software for the modern day microsystems which exist in everyday gadgets, from toothbrushes to large industrial machines. There is an increasing demand for Electronic Engineers in large, medium-sized and startup companies locally and throughout Europe. Many of the specialist circuits and processors used in today’s electronic gadgets such as media players and mobile phones are designed and produced by Scottish and UK based companies. Engineers are required to design and develop electronics for an expanding range of "intelligent" system applications. Our Electronic Engineering degree provides a distinctive blend of technologies, giving the student a solid background in electronics and computer engineering with emphasis on applications of applied electronics, embedded computer systems and the design of digital integrated circuits. This course provides the student with skills in electronic system design and analysis in areas such as embedded microprocessors, programmable logic, and computer interfacing. The course uses industrial standard computer-aided-design techniques and is oriented towards practical applications. The course is orientated towards modern engineering applications. The course initially provides the background of engineering skills in current software and hardware design and implementation techniques necessary to work in a high tech environment. Students are encouraged to be exacting, versatile and innovative, ready for work in a fast moving, technological area. The degree course has Incorporated Engineer accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Honours degree has partial Chartered Engineer accreditation. What you'll study Year 1 Computational thinking and practice Foundation mathematics Mechanical principles Electrical and electronic principles Engineering communication Mathematical methods 1 Year 2 Electronic devices and circuits Electrical engineering Mathematical methods 2 Management for engineers 1 Control measurement and instrumentation Electronic system realisation. Year 3 Signal processing Electronic systems Engineering applications – electrical and electronic Programmable control engineering Management for engineers 2 Integrated engineering design (Honours) or individual project (Degree) Year 4 Engineering electronics Digital systems design Embedded systems Programmable logic design Honours project Work placement You are encouraged to take an optional industrial placement in addition to taught modules. Though this is non-credited, our placements team will support you to find placement opportunities. Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.