Length of course

Three-year, full-time; four-year, full-time sandwich; four-year, full-time with Foundation

UCAS code

H601; with Foundation H607

Location

Central London (Cavendish)

This course provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of electronics and communications, including digital and analog processing, computing, embedded systems, project work, design and management. The team-building practical options at Year 2 (Credit Level 5) have been developed with assistance from the BBC as well as Ericsson, Nokia, and Orange, ensuring it is immediately relevant in the modern job market, and have been widely applauded by employers.

The course covers a similar area to the BEng in Electronic Engineering but emphasises the more practical and less analytical aspects of electronics design.

Course Content

Project-based learning plays a large part in the courses, with project modules relevant to modern industry. At Year 2 (Credit Level 5) these include a voice-over amplifier project, and the Micromouse competition where teams of students vie to build the fastest mazesolving robot mouse. At Year 3 (Credit Level 6) you take an individual project of your choice, as well as a group project tackling the design of electronic systems.

Year 1 (Credit Level 4)

Subjects of study include:

• Communications
• Digital and Analog Circuits
• Engineering Problem Solving
• Maths for Communications
• Programming
• Real-Time Audio Processing*
  

Year 2 (Credit Level 5)

Subjects of study include:

• Analog Electronic Design*
• Broadcast Engineering
• Communication Systems
• Data Transmission*
• Event-Driven and GUI Programming
• Micromouse Maze-Solving Competition*
• Professional Employability Skills
• Signal Processing

* These subjects are taught as group projects.

Year 3 (Credit Level 6)

Subjects of study include:

• Business Finance and Management
• Digital Signal Processing
• Electronic Systems
• Individual Project
• Mobile Radio Systems plus two options from:
• Analog Microelectronics 
• Cellular Radio Networks
• Real-Time Embedded Systems
• Sound Processing Systems
• Video Broadcasting
  

Sandwich placement year

Teaching and Assessment

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

Associated Careers

The range of skills provided gives an ideal grounding for many professions. Our graduates have gone on to work for electronics giants such as British Aerospace, BT and GEC as well as smaller private companies. Some have started up their own businesses in manufacturing or consultancy. Opportunities also exist for postgraduate study leading to Masters and PhD qualifications.

Additional Information

Professional recognition:  This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This entitles you, after a period of experience, to become an Incorporated Engineer.

Entry Requirements

Qualification type Grade/points

• A Levels CCD/AB
• International Baccalaureate 28 points
• BTEC National Diploma/Certificate MMM/DD in Engineering
• Advanced Diploma Grade C in IT or Engineering and relevant ASL at Grade C

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

Further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries

The course covers a similar area to the BEng in Electronic Engineering but emphasises the more practical and less analytical aspects of electronics design.

Course Leader

Vivian Bartlett

Email: v.bartlett@wmin.ac.uk

Admissions Office