Length of course

full time; 4 or 5 Years

UCAS code:

BEng H610; with Foundation H608

MEng H611

Location

Central London (Cavendish)

Electronics has been taught at Westminster for more than 100 years, and electronic systems are used just about everywhere in modern society. A strong mathematical and theoretical teaching approach coupled with practical project work equips our graduates with the know-how to become system designers and researchers.

Depending on your area of interest, you will pursue one of several pathways. For the BEng these are microelectronics or digital communications.

Course Content

This course shares a common Year 1 (Credit Level 4) with the MEng/BEng Computer Systems Engineering degree. Project-based learning plays a large part in the courses, with project modules relevant to modern industry. In Year 2 (Credit Level 5) these include a voice-over amplifier project, and the Micromouse maze-solving competition. In Year 3 (Credit Level 6) you take an individual project of your choice, as well as a group project tackling the design of a very large scale integrated (VLSI) programmable processor.

You can transfer to MEng/BEng Computer Systems Engineering at the end of the common first year. Subject to performance, it is possible to transfer from the BEng to the MEng Electronic Engineering at the end of Year 2 (Credit Level 5).

Year 1 (Credit Level 4)

Subjects of study include

• Communications
• Digital and Analog Circuits
• Engineering Science and Maths
• Linear System Analysis
• Programming
• Real-Time Audio Processing*

Year 2 (Credit Level 5)

Subjects of study include

• Analog Electronic Design*
• Communications
• Data Transmission*
• Digital Microelectronics*
• Event-Driven and GUI Programming
• Micromouse Maze-Solving Competition*
• Professional Employability Skills
• Signal and System Analysis

* These subjects are taught as group projects.

Year 3 (Credit Level 6) MEng<

Subjects of study common to all pathways include:

• Advanced System Analysis and Design
• Analog Microelectronics
• Business Finance and Management
• Communication Networks
• Individual Project
• Robotic System Design

Embedded Systems pathway:

• Real-Time Embedded Systems

Microelectronic Systems pathway:

• Embedded Processor Architecture

Wireless Systems pathway:

• Wireless Systems

Year 3 (Credit Level 6)BEng

Subjects of study common to both pathways include:

• Business Finance and Management
• Digital Signal Processing Design
• Individual Project
• Robotic System Design
  

Digital Communications pathway:

• Data Communications
• Wireless Systems

plus one module from:

• Algorithm Realisation
• Analog Microelectronics 
• Embedded Processor Architecture
• Mobile Radio Systems
• Real-Time Embedded Systems
  

Microelectronics pathway:

• Algorithm Realisation
• Analog Microelectronics

plus one module from:

• Data Communications
• Embedded Processor Architectures
• Real-Time Embedded Systems
• Wireless Systems

Year 4 (Credit Level 7)MEng

Subjects of study include

Subjects of study common to all pathways are:

• Industrial Group Project
• Multirate DSP

Embedded Systems pathway:

• Embedded Media Processing
• Video and Image Processing
• plus one option module from the other MEng pathways
  

Microelectronic Systems pathway:

• DSP and Communication Processor Design
• Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuit Design
• plus one option module from any module from the other MEng pathways

Wireless Systems pathway:

• Advanced CAD of RF, Micro and Millimetre-Wave Circuits
• Wireless Communication Networks
• plus one option module from the other MEng pathways
  

Sandwich placement year

A one-year placement in industry may be taken between Year 2 and Year 3 (Credit Levels 5 and 6). This gives you practical experience in the workplace and a competitive edge in the job market. It contributes to your professional development towards Chartered Engineer status.

Teaching and Assessment

You will receive advice and support from supervisors and other members of staff, all of whom are available to help you achieve your aims and get the most out of your education.

Associated Careers

With an industry-wide skills shortage, specialists in these areas are enjoying a wide choice of job opportunities with high salaries. Employers are looking for creative people with the breadth of technical expertise to take a good idea from conception through to a viable product. Indeed, the range of skills provided gives an ideal grounding for many professions. Our graduates have gone on to work for the BBC and electronics giants such as British Aerospace, BT, GEC and Nokia, as well as for smaller private companies. Some have started up their own businesses in manufacturing or consultancy.

Additional Information

Professional recognition:

Entry Requirements

Qualification type Grade/points

• A Levels MEng: BBB to include Mathematics BEng: BBC to include Mathematics
• International Baccalaureate MEng: 32 points to include Mathematics at Higher Level BEng: 30 points to include Mathematics at
• Higher Level BTEC National Diploma MEng: DDM in Engineering BEng: DMM in Engineering
• Advanced Diploma MEng: Grade B in Engineering and relevant ASL at Grade B including Certificate in Mathematics for Engineering or A2 Maths BEng: Grade B in Engineering and relevant ASL at Grade C including Certificate in Mathematics for Engineering or A2 Maths

If you do not have the required qualifications you should consider our Foundation Course.

Further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries

While the pathways for the MEng course are embedded systems, microelectronic systems and wireless systems.

Course Leader

Viv Bartlett

Email: v.bartlett@wmin.ac.uk

Admissions Office

Tel: +44 (0)20 7911 5883
Fax: +44 (0)20 7911 5079
Email: cav-admissions@westminster.ac.uk

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