Electronic and Electrical Engineering
| From | To | UK Fee * | International Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2012 | 31 Aug 2013 | £8,500 | £9,000 |
* Exceptions may apply. Please see Fees and Finance for further information.
Introduction
The work of Electrical and Electronic engineers impinges upon all aspects of society, ranging from mobile phones, computers, domestic products, to the life saving devices used within medicine and in all areas of transportation, power generation and power distribution.
This programme is designed to provide a broad based education in this field covering the important areas of electrical power, electronics and control theory, with supporting studies in mathematics, instrumentation, microprocessors, manufacture and management. Graduates can therefore expect to find interesting and lucrative employment in a wide range of industries.
Students living in the North East may be eligible for a Student Achievement Reward (StAR) click here for about information.
Course Content
Level 1
- Electrical Principles
- Design, Drawing and Practical Skills
- Applied Mechanics
- Manufacturing and Materials
- Electronics
- Engineering Applications of Information Technology
- Engineering Mathematics
Level 2
- Electronics
- Electrical Power Systems and Machines
- Measurement and Instrumentation Simulation
- Control
- Microprocessor Systems
- Industrial Studies
- Manufacturing Processes
- Engineering Mathematics and Statistics
Level 3
- Electrical Power
- Electronic Systems Design
- Manufacturing Systems Design
- Project Management Planning and Control
- SCADA and PLCs
- Final Year Project
Entry Requirements
A-Levels:
Our typical offer will be 260 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels/AVCEs or equivalent (e.g. 1 x AVCE double award), which must include Maths or Physics.
Please note we do not accept AS/A Level General Studies.
We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills.
We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above which must include Mathematics and English Language or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number (or equivalent).
Scottish Highers: 260 points which must include Mathematics or Physics.
Irish Leaving Certificate: 260 points which must include Mathematics or Physics.
Fees and Finance
The fees for this course are as specified in the table at the top of the page.
Please note that different fees apply to students studying for "Equivalent or Lower Qualifications" (ELQs). For more information about ELQs, please see the page Information for applicants who already have an HE Qualification.
For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.
This programme attracts a Student Achievement Reward (StAR). For more information be click here.
Teaching and Assessment
You will benefit from impressive teaching resources, including an Electronics and Electrical Power Laboratory. and a Robotics and PLCs Laboratory. The Department of Computing, Engineering and Technology also has Power System and Power Electronic Modelling software, study areas and meeting areas.
You are encouraged to develop as a learner supported by a variety of these facilities including a dedicated engineering library, online databases and full internet access.
Teaching combines lectures, seminars and tutorials with practical project work.
The assessment strategy used is intended to provide a smooth transition from college or school based study to university level. Thus in the first year there is a strong emphasis on coursework and a series of phase tests, rather than a reliance on end of year examinations.
Subsequent years introduce more formal assessment with more emphasis on unseen examinations, project work and dissertations.
Work Experience
It is highly recommended that you undertake a 48-week paid work placement after the second year of your programme. In general, research has shown that upon graduation, students who have undertaken a placement are in a stronger position to gain full-time employment than those who have not. In some cases, students, whilst on placement have been made offers of permanent, full-time employment upon their graduation.
It is also widely known that placement students produce a good quality final year project, which is significantly industrial focussed and which is a large element of the degree programme.
The placement year is paid, with the salary ranging from £9,000 to £14,000, depending on the type of organisation and the geographical location.
The University has strong links with local industries, including Nissan, the most efficient motor car manufacturing plant in Europe.
The Department's Institute for Automotive & Manufacturing Advanced Practice (AMAP) has several collaborative projects with industry, which seek to provide improved design solutions and increased manufacturing efficiency. This expertise is also utilised to enrich undergraduate programmes.
Career Opportunities
Good electronics and electrical engineers have a wide choice of careers. In sectors as diverse as the automotive industry, aerospace, power generation and communications, you can contribute to design, project management, and even sales and marketing.
Many major blue chip employers are finding it hard to recruit engineering graduates, and engineers are soon earning between £20,000 and £30,000 p.a.
Supplemental Information
Do you appreciate how your life is enriched by the electrical technology that surrounds you? This is your chance to learn the skills that will enable you to influence the direction of electronic and electrical engineering and make the world a better, and more interesting, place for future generations to come.
Facilities
*World Class Web/Design Tools*
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.
Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.
CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.
Further information is available from:
http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/
For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.
If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.
Please visit:
http://www.student-software.co.uk/