BEng (Honours) Electronic Engineering
UCAS code
H610Attendance
Full-time
Four years full-time (including one year work placement) or three years full-timeAt a glance
Learn how to identify, design and implement solutions to real-world electronics problems on a course known for producing industry-ready engineers. Follow in the footsteps of other students who have secured work placements or graduate jobs in major companies such as Tata Steel Europe, Kostal Ltd and Renishaw PLC.
Key points
Study for a career in electronic engineering on this professionally focused course.
Gain skills and experience whilst earning on a one-year paid placement.
Learn using specialist state-of-the art facilities throughout your studies.
This course is accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).
What is electronic engineering?
All organisations, from hospitals and factories to banks, offices and small industrial concerns, increasingly depend on electronic engineering. Electronics is used in everyday technology, from mobile computing to Formula 1, from computer networks to automotive technology and from production to administration and financial control.
About this course
Gain the specialised technical skills needed by employers in the electronics industries on this professionally focused course. To provide you with the skills required for the workplace, you work on individual projects involving product development, demonstrations and technical reporting.
You study computing and electronic systems, principles of electronic engineering and digital signal processing, alongside company structure and quality control.In your first year, you study the core engineering modules with engineering students from other specialisms. These modules provide a common foundation of engineering principles, knowledge and key skills, as well as the areas of engineering applications and personal skills development.
You work in excellent facilities that include state-of-the-art software and dedicated electrical and electronic labs. You also have the opportunity to visit our specialist research labs and be involved in research directed projects. This gives you an insight into the cutting edge of electronic engineering work.Once you have developed your knowledge and understanding of electronic engineering, take advantage of the opportunity to use what youve learnt with a one-year work placement in industry. We help you find a placement and negotiate a sensible salary which can range from £12,000 to £26,000. You gain new skills, build contacts and learn how industry works.
Previous students have had placements in organisations including Siemens, Solihull CSE-Global (UK) Ltd, Sheffield Serck Controls Ltd, Barnsley ARM, Cambridge TBG Solutions, Chesterfield Kostal Ltd, Rotherham.
In your final year, you continue studying electronic engineering subjects and can choose specialist option modules.
You also complete a major project which involves identifying, designing and implementing solutions to an engineering problem. Example projects include applying computer vision algorithm for implementation of an interactive flight simulator
magnetic muscle for robot manipulators
study and development of solar powered refrigeration system
Key areas of study
You study the specifics of software and hardware systems applications software and hardware technologies computer modelling mathematics for electronic engineering.
You gain a grounding in the principal themes of digital and analogue electronics electronic systems design signal processing engineering analysis.
These themes support further study of specialist applications of electronics to computer, communication and control systems. You can also design and build working devices, and evaluate commercial electronic products.
Associated careers
As a graduate, you benefit from a demand for engineers with a sound knowledge of engineering applications based on microprocessor systems and information networks.
Our graduates have found careers with companies such as Raytheon Systems (Defence Hardware) Kostal Ltd. Intel Systems Reuters IBM Vodafone.
Professional recognition
Subject to continuing accreditation, this course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and is the first step to becoming an incorporated engineer.
Course content
Year one modules
electrical and electronic principles electronic engineering engineering practice introduction to programming engineering mathematics engineering principles
Year two modules
electronic engineering microprocessor-based systems computer networks and communication systems digital signal processing mathematics for electronic engineers environment and society engineering business management integrative product analysis and design
Year three
optional work placement
Final year modules
personal project electronic engineering digital signal processing and mobile communications microprocessor system applications computer networks project and quality management a choice of option modules
Assessment
coursework project examination
Entry requirements
2014 entry requirements
Normally five GCSEs at grade C or above including English language and mathematics, plus one of the following
220 points including at least 160 points from two GCE/VCE A levels, or BTEC National qualifications, or one AVCE double award and including mathematics or a mathematics-based subject to at least AS level
Foundation pass from the Extended Degree Programme Engineering and Mathematics, dependent on academic performance
Access an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
We will make an offer to all applicants who are likely to achieve or better these entry requirements.
We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.
2013 entry requirements
Normally five GCSEs at grade C or above including English language and mathematics, plus one of the following
220 points including at least 160 points from two GCE/VCE A levels, or BTEC National qualifications, or one AVCE double award and including mathematics or a mathematics-based subject to at least AS level
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
For 2013 entry, membership of a professional body is included in the course fee.
International students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,680 a year
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 a year
How to apply
You apply for this course through UCAS.
Contact details
For more information or to check the progress of your application phone +44 (0)114 225 5555, fax +44 (0)114 225 2167, e-mail admissions@shu.ac.uk