ObjectivesThis course focuses on the analysis and design of engineering products and systems. You can specialise in modern electronic system design or telecommunications systems. The use of IT within engineering is an important feature of the course, and teamworking and communications skills are developed through group and individual projects. You can take a one-semester placement in Germany; if you choose this option you need to have or develop a working knowledge of German.
Entry requirementsYou should have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent), and one of the following: at least 160 points from two or more A-levels, including Mathematics, and Physics, Electronics or Engineering; or at least 160 points from two A-levels in Engineering; or a pass in BTEC ND in Engineering or relevant subject with at least four merits in the final year, excluding common skills; one merit must be in Mathematics.
* Introduction to Communications
* Introduction to Electronics
* Electrical Principles
* Electronic Systems
* Calculus
* Measurement
* German (for exchange option)
Level 2
* Analogue Electronics
* Communications Systems
* Decision-making for Technology- based Organisations
* Digital Electronics
* Signals and Systems
* Microprocessor Principles
* Data Acquisition Systems
* German (for exchange option)
Level 3
* Product Design for Manufacture
* Project
* Acoustics
* Audio Electronic Design
* Data Communications
* Digital Systems Applications
* DSP Applications
* Embedded Systems