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Programme summary for BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Control)

The 21st Century will be characterised by unparalleled technological development, particularly in the field of electrical and electronic engineering. This is probably the fastest-growing branch of professional engineering, incorporating a whole spectrum of activities and specialisation from computing and automation through to communications and electronics.

About the programme

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering programmes at UEL have proved to be popular for many years. We have developed programmes that are current and will give you the opportunity to develop your understanding and skills. With very good facilities for laboratory and practical work you will be able to reinforce the theories and practices learnt in the classroom via 'hands on' experience. Our programme offer you the opportunity to study the fundamental knowledge and theories required by Electrical and Electronic Engineers and apply these to the practical work environment.

Programme structure

Study is based on three years full-time or four years sandwich programme. Students who Do not have the entry requirement for this programme can benefit from an extended four-year full-time programme. The sandwich option requires an industrial placement year between years two and three. The programme is modular and is based on core studies supported by a number of optional modules in the final year. There are six modules of study each year.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities are available in civil and control engineering, the manufacture of a wide variety of products plus industrial process plants and computer controlled processes. Graduates have also successfully undertaken careers in business, management, marketing and finance.

Support

The School prides itself on its student support systems. We operate an open door policy with students encouraged to consult with their tutors. Personal Tutors and Programme Tutors will monitor your progress and provide assistance and advice with academic and personal problems. We are pleased for students to consult whichever tutor they are comfortable talking to.

The school facilities include dedicated computer laboratories and equipment that you are free to use whenever it is not being used for a class. Each laboratory has a Laboratory Technician permanently on hand to help. All formal laboratory classes are supported by academics.

Employer links are maintained through our industrial Liaison Group and employers are invited to attend the University to talk to students about careers in engineering. Key local engineering employers judge an annual competition to student presentation skills. This is an optional presentation for our final year students.

Admission

GCE Advanced level or equivalent, including Mathematics and a Science subject. A minimum UCAS tariff of 240 is required at A level or a BTEC/EDEXEL national qualification in a cognate subject with 7 merits at level III including mathematics and an appropriate analytical subject. Applicants from recognised foundation year programmes may also apply.

Applicants from mature students will be considered on merit and all applicants will be interviewed. Those who do not meet the specified entry criteria may be accepted on the extended degree programmes which will prepare students for year 1 of their programme. Entry will be determined on qualifications and experience.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then an overall IELTS  score of 6.0 (or equivalent) is required together with a minimum of 6.0 for Writing and Speaking and 5.5 for Reading and Listening.


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