BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Top-up) Awarded by UCLan

23230W1 | Pagefield Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 13/09/2022
Time/Day | 09:00 - 18:30 TUE

Is this course for me?

This course develops knowledge to develop innovative products and services, involving technical responsibility for complex engineering systems. Students will develop competence in analysis and evaluation to problem solve complex engineering systems.
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What will I study?

You will study a range of core units to include: A Professional Engineering Project and Circuits, Networks and Electromagnetic Waves. Specialist units for the Power Engineering Stream include: Control Engineering; Fundamentals of Electrical Machines, Generation Transmission and Distribution Plant and Power Electronics. Specialist Units for the Electronic Engineering Stream include: Signal and Systems, Electronic Systems, Digital Signal Processing.

How long is the course?

Two academic years, one day a week.

How will I be assessed?

The programme is assessed through formal end of year examinations, practical and directed assignments, reports, presentations and viva voce examination.

What qualifications do I need?

Applicants from BTEC HND programmes in Engineering must have 240 credits at Level 4 and 5, of which 120 must be at Level 5. The unit Further Analytical Methods for Engineers is essential. Applicants with equivalent qualifications are welcome. We reserve the right to interview all applicants.

What can I progress onto?

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Membership of Professional bodies - You may apply to become a member of: The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Masters Degrees - This course may lead to masters courses at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Higher or degree apprenticeships - This programme may be studied as part of a degree apprenticeship.

Other Information

As a student on a course awarded by UCLan you have access to their facilities including libraries, social facilities and the Students' Union.

Course Fees

£3750.00
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Electrical Engineers

Electrical engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, power stations, building control systems and other electrical products and systems.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

2.63%
FALL in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£26,665
Entry
£59,979
Median
£85,985
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Organises and establishes control systems to monitor the performance and safety of electrical assemblies and systems.
  • Ensures that manufacture, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and contractual arrangements.
  • Determines and specifies manufacturing methods of electrical systems.
  • Supervises, controls and monitors the operation of electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems.

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology Mathematics Computers and Electronics Design Physics English Language Production and Processing Telecommunications

Skills

Reading Comprehension Active Learning Critical Thinking Mathematics Monitoring Science Learning Strategies Active Listening Writing Speaking
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Electronics Engineers

Electronics engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of electronic motors, communications systems, microwave systems, and other electronic equipment.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

3.35%
FALL in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£25,391
Entry
£43,785
Median
£65,094
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Tests, diagnoses faults and undertakes repair of electronic equipment.
  • Organises and establishes control systems to monitor performance and evaluate designs.
  • Determines and specifies appropriate production and/or installation methods and quality and safety standards.
  • Undertakes research and advises on all aspects of telecommunications equipment, radar, telemetry and remote control systems, data processing equipment, microwaves and other electronic equipment.

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics Engineering and Technology Design Mathematics Education and Training Physics English Language Telecommunications Production and Processing Administration and Management Customer and Personal Service Communications and Media

Skills

Reading Comprehension Active Learning Mathematics Critical Thinking Active Listening Monitoring Learning Strategies Writing Speaking Science
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Electrical and Electronics Technicians

Electrical and electronics technicians perform a variety of miscellaneous technical support functions to assist with the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems.

Requirements: Level 4 NVQ; Intermediate, DipHE, DipFE

Opportunities

2.31%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£22,593
Entry
£36,621
Median
£59,911
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
  • Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
  • Plans installation methods, checks completed installation for safety and controls or undertakes the initial running of the new electrical or electronic equipment or system.
  • Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
  • Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology Computers and Electronics Design Mechanical Mathematics Telecommunications English Language Production and Processing Public Safety and Security

Skills

Mathematics Active Learning Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Learning Strategies Speaking Active Listening Monitoring Writing
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