Electronic Engineering and Computer Science with International Study MEng

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. 

Once registered as studying with your overseas host university you will receive primary support from them and full access to the facilities they provide to all students. You are required to maintain contact with the overseas coordinator and Student Services at Exeter through your Exeter email account and of course you have continuing access to all our facilities via your Exehub account.

Assessment of all overseas modules will take place in English but some host destinations occasionally require presentations and a synopsis of work in their language. It is essential that all students have the minimum language skills required to communicate successfully in the foreign environment. For students intending to study in countries for which the FLC offers tuition it is mandatory to take and pass the appropriate module prior to departure.   

Projects will be set and assessed by the project supervisor assigned to you by your chosen host University. We ask our overseas partners to assign project supervisors as early as possible to permit joint exploration of the nature of the project prior to arrival. There is a moderation process in place at Exeter in order to ensure uniformity and fairness across projects which may be coming from several different countries.

The modules Engineering in European Society and Engineering in International Society are taught by directed learning remotely through email exchange with students on an individual basis and full access to the facilities and services provided by their host. Assessment is fully at Exeter.

Year 1

The multidisciplinary ethos of the first year builds your theoretical and practical knowledge in mechanical, civil, materials, manufacturing, electronic and engineering mathematics.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 CodeModuleCredits ECM2111Mathematical Modelling of Engineering Systems 15 ECM2115Pics, Microcontrollers and Microprocessors 15 ECM2117Communication and Networking Technologies 15 ECM2118Analogue and Digital Electronics Design 15 ECM2407Information Systems 15 ECM2419Database Theory and Design 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. Industrylinked 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

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 ECM3167Individual Project (Abroad under Erasmus or other study-abroad scheme) MEng 45 ECM3168Engineering in an International Society MEng 15 Optional modules

Additional option: Foreign Language Module (FLC) 15 credits

CodeModuleCredits Electronic Engineering S3M Select 15 credits: ECM3162Electronic Engineering Design Studies15 ECM3165Digital Signal Processing15 Electronic Engineering S3N Select 15 credits: ECM3408Enterprise Computing15 ECM3420Learning from Data15 Electronic Engineering S3O Select 30 credits: ECM3150Electromagnetics and Wave Propagation15 ECM3166Communications Engineering15 ECM3171Computer Aided Engineering Drawing15 ECM3412Nature-Inspired Computation15 ECM2415Software Engineering15 ECM2704Numerics and Optimisation15 ECM2707Systems, Series and Transforms15 EMP3001Commercial and Industrial Experience15 Year 4

The final year of study for MEng students offers a wide range of advanced specialist modules such as those offering advanced practical project work this year and courses such as Industrial Case Studies which gives you the opportunity to visit companies, learning hands-on skills from top-class manufacturing experts.

Compulsory modules

Students may progress to MEng 4th year if the requirements for progression to the MEng 3rd year were satisfied.

CodeModuleCredits ECMM101Industrial Case Studies 15 ECMM102Group Project (Meng) 60 Optional modules CodeModuleCredits Electronic Engineering S4D Select 15 credits: ECMM401Pattern Recognition15 ECMM417Managing IT Projects15 Electronic Engineering S4E Select 15 credits: ECMM103Computer Aided Engineering Design15 ECMM104Signal Analysis and Image Processing15 ECMM115Data Storage and Memory Technologies15 Electronic Engineering S4F Select 15 credits: ECMM409Nature Inspired Computation15 ECMM412Machine Learning and Optimisation15 ECMM403Intelligent Image Understanding15 ECMM418ITMB Case Studies15 ECMM712Computation and Numerical Analysis15