Electronic and Communication Engineering (Top-up) BEng(Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Huddersfield

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Huddersfield

  • Duration

    1 Year

Communications technology is a crucial part of the world economy, advances in electronics and communications have had immeasurable impact on the modern world, and it is still a growing industry. With lots of opportunities for people who are qualified and skilled in the subject, to improve the world we live in, this one-year top-up course could help you take your place in this exciting profession.

Electronic and Communication Engineering (Top-up) is designed for people who have already spent two years studying a related subject at university or higher education level. For instance, you might already have an HND in Electronic and Communication Engineering. If you’re interested not just in technology, but also in how that technology is managed and applied, then this course could be for you.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Huddersfield (West Yorkshire)
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Queensgate, HD1 3DH

Start date

On request

About this course

The course covers a broad range of topics, including a mix of advanced technology and technology management modules. We’ll also encourage you to look at technology within the wider business, commercial and legal context. You’ll explore:

Digital and analogue system integration
Digital signal processing
AM and FM detectors
Aerials and satellite communications
Digital radio and TV.

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as systems engineer, electronic design engineer, senior electronic engineer and senior metrology engineer in organisations including BAE Systems, Siemens, Dyson and Bentley Motors Ltd.

Entry requirements for this course are considered on an individual basis and are normally one of the following:

HND at Merit, or equivalent, in a Science/Technology subject.
Foundation Degree in a Science/Technology subject.
Completion of two years of a Degree course in a related Science/Technology subject.

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Subjects

  • Electronic
  • Communication
  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Professional
  • Analytical
  • Methods
  • Creative
  • Practical
  • Development

Course programme

Teaching and assessment

In addition to conventional lectures and tutorials there are many opportunities for practical, hands-on learning, including group mini-projects where collaboration and team work is positively encouraged. 21.4% of the study time on this course is spent in lectures, practicals, tutorials etc.
Assessment is by assignments (group and individual), examinations, in-class tests and presentations.
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

Additional information

The teaching year normally starts in September with breaks at Christmas and Easter, finishing with a main examination/assessment period around May/June. Timetables are normally available one month before registration. As this is a full-time course, you may have to attend every day of the week.
Your course is made up of modules and each module is worth a number of credits. Each year you study modules to the value of 120 credits, adding up to 360 credits in total for a bachelor’s qualification. These credits can come from a combination of core, compulsory and optional modules but please note that optional modules may not run if we do not have enough students interested.
If you achieve 120 credits for the current stage you are at, you may progress to the next stage of your course, subject to any professional, statutory or regulatory body guidelines.

Electronic and Communication Engineering (Top-up) BEng(Hons)

£ 9,250 VAT inc.