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Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

Online

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Prepare to achieve Incorporated Engineer status: accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology to ensure this course gives you the relevant recognition
Develop your practical skills working with machines, electronic circuits, microprocessors, simulation software and renewable energy equipment
Study in an inspirational learning environment at our Markeaton Street site, home to our impressive STEM Centre and fully equipped with laboratories, workshops and the latest technology
Enjoy valuable industry experience on an optional work placement as part of your studies
Take the chance to get involved in far-reaching projects such as the ALICE experiment, on which we are working in partnership with leading organisations at CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research
Prepare for careers where you can lead demanding projects in areas as diverse as avionics, medical electronics, automotive systems, electrical power generation, mining or the rail industry.

About this course

This course opens doors to a wide range of employment opportunities in electrical and electronic engineering.

You could move into development, installation or maintenance roles in areas as diverse as avionics, medical electronics, automotive electrical and electronic systems, electrical power generation, mining or the rail industry. It may not be long before you become a team or project leader, managing significant budgets as well as the work of others.

Derby graduates can be found working in railway signalling, train construction and maintenance; managing oilfield instrumentation systems; and developing microprocessor systems in cars, safety systems for forklift trucks or aircraft engine controls.

GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at L2 as part of your course of study.

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Subjects

  • Electronic Engineering
  • Technology
  • Electrical
  • Engineering
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Mathematics
  • Preliminary Mathematics
  • Technologists
  • Electrical and Electronic Principles
  • Engineering Science

Course programme

What you will study

You will study modules such as:

Foundation Year
  • Preliminary Mathematics
  • Scholarship for Technologists
  • Technology Project (double module)
  • Foundation Electrical and Electronic Principles
  • Engineering Science

You will then study a total of 120 credits per year. This will be made up of single or double modules.

Stage one
  • Analogue and Digital Electronics
  • Design and Professional Studies
  • Electromagnetic Devices
  • Engineering Workshop
  • Signal and Circuit Analysis Techniques (Mode B)
  • Sustainable Energy Systems
Stage two
  • Circuit Analysis (Mode B)
  • Computer Systems and Software Engineering
  • Control and Instrumentation
  • Electrical Machines Technology
  • Electronic Communication Technology
  • Electronic Systems (Mode B)
  • Professional Practice
  • Project Management and Team Leadership
Diploma in Professional Practice (optional)
  • Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice
  • Applied Professional Practice
Stage three
  • Communication Systems and Electromagnetic Compatibility
  • Embedded Systems
  • Independent Technology Project
  • Industrial Control
  • Power Electronics
  • Renewable and Smart Energy Systems
  • Power Systems Technology

Additional information

UK/EU fee - 
£9,250 per year* (2020/21)

International fee - 
£14,045 per year (2020/21)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Price on request