The module aims to equip students with the theory and practice of electrical engineering principles to develop their essential  knowledge, skills and understanding of electrical technology.  

You will work individually and in groups to apply the theoretical knowledge of electrical engineering into practice within the context of electrical laboratories. 

This module will be delivered via a mixture of lectures, seminars / tutorials, and laboratory sessions. 

Indicative content:  

• Electrical materials and circuit elements. 

• Voltage and current sources. 

• Circuit theorems and electrical laws. 

• Electrostatic Fields, Magnetic field, Inductance and capacitance. 

• Alternating waveforms. 

• Alternating current circuits. 

• Power in ac circuits. 

• Magnetic materials and applications. 

• Electromagnetics fundamentals and applications. 

Module Aim:  

To develop a foundation for the understanding and familiarisation of basic analogue and digital electronic components, systems and their applications and to introduce their applications. 

You will study topics such as: 

• Digital electronics 
• Mathematics for digital electronics
• Digital electronic circuit components  
• Circuit design methods
• Digital components and circuits
• Software packages for digital circuit design 
• Analogue electronics
• Analogue electronics key basic components  
• Analogue circuit concepts and signals 
• Measurement and testing techniques 
• Non-linear electronic devices principles and applications

Module Aim:  

This module is intended to teach mathematical methods and the basics of computer programming, using a structured approach to mathematical techniques, programming and appropriate software tools, thus enabling students to produce mathematical and programming solutions for a range of simple engineering problems.

Module Delivery: 

This module will be delivered via a mixture of lectures, seminars / tutorials, and laboratory sessions. 

Indicative Content:  

• Software development processes and tools. number systems and character coding 

• Primitive data types and data structures, variable declaration and initialisation 

• Basic arithmetic and logical expressions 

• Basic programming constructs, such as; selection and iteration 

• Creation of functions, arrays, pass by value and reference arguments. 

• Relevant language specific features and applications, 

• Solving/manipulating equations involving elementary functions (polynomials, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic). 

• Differentiation, integration, and applications. 

• Complex numbers and applications. 

• Matrices and solving systems of linear equations. 

• Analytical solutions of 1st and 2nd order ODEs. 

• Software-based solution verification e.g. MATLAB 

This module will be delivered through design challenges such as IET Global Challenge, Engineers without Borders, etc as an applied project using blended approaches. This gives the students an opportunity to recognise and engage with professional behaviours and roles that consider inclusivity and industry sector values and give them a chance to express their own values. Students will work collaboratively in teams to explore real-world challenges and professional roles. The Engineers Without Borders’ “Engineering for People” design project for example will give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of electronics, develop team working and leadership skills and apply their knowledge of CAD software and lab equipment. Students will reflect on their own strengths, recognise their professional behaviours, limitations, and experiences from Engineers Without Borders’ “Engineering for People” design project to support their future preparation for a recruitment and placement.     

Indicative Content:  

• Safe working practices, relevant codes of practice (including risk and environmental issues) and safety standards.  

• Engineering processes (e.g. using hand and tools, test equipment, soldering, fabrication, and measurements).  

• Design and development tools, with appreciation of their limitations and applicability. 

• Computer based design tools (e.g. Solidworks, Eagle CAD, simulation tools, etc). 

• Sketching and interpretation of engineering drawings and electrical/electronic circuit diagrams. 

• Design, building, testing and modification of appropriate artefacts to meet the requirement of an external body or competition, such as IET Global Challenge, Engineers without Borders, etc. 

• Report writing, team working, oral presentations. 

• Professional and personal development planning. 

Module Aim:  

This module will develop knowledge and understanding in both the art and science of electronic circuit engineering and develop confidence and competence in the application of design skills to unfamiliar problems incorporating technical uncertainty. 

Module Delivery: 

This module will be delivered via a mixture of lectures, seminars / tutorials, and laboratory sessions. 

Indicative Content:  
 

• Fitness for purpose and awareness of professional codes of practice, health and safety constraints, cost, environmental and sustainability considerations in the design and selection of electronic circuits and systems. 

• Digital component technology. Logic system design. Top-down design methodology, state machine approach to the design of sequential circuits. Synthesis of digital circuits using FPGAs. Introduction to high level synthesis, simulation & implementation techniques using integrated design environments, incorporating a variety of design entry approaches. The analogue/digital interface. 

• Schematic capture and simulation/verification of appropriate circuits. Circuit design techniques. Device and circuit modelling. Power supplies: linear and switching. Amplification and other circuit design techniques, linear and non-linear applications. Waveform generators and signal conditioning circuits. Discrete circuits. Bipolar and field effect transistor equivalent circuits. Constant current circuits. Discrete differential amplifiers. Feedback. Filter types and properties and design of filters according to specifications. 

This module develops the electronics technology thread that runs through the course.  

The module will deliver the fundamentals of Communications and Computer Networking systems, including the theoretical and practical aspects:

• Communications
• Supporting Mathematics for communications
• Components and methods used in communication systems
• Signal processing and performance analysis of communication systems
• Computer Networks 
• Protocols and Models, OSI model   
• Number System 
• ICMP 
• Basic Device Configuration  
• Addressing: IP v4 and IPv6 Addressing, Wireless LANs  
• Ethernet Switching: concept and configuration 
• VLANs 
• Inter-VLAN Routing, Network Security Fundamentals 
• STP Concepts 
• EtherChannel 

Module Aim:  

The aim of this module is to develop students' knowledge of electrical power, machines, and several areas of linear control theory; and practical skills for control systems design and analysis.

Module Delivery:  

This module will be delivered via a mixture of lectures, seminars / tutorials, and laboratory sessions. 

Indicative content: 

• Power system elements. 

• Three-phase circuits. 

• Single phase and three-phase transformers. 

• Conversion Principles. Magnetic fields and circuits. 

• DC & AC machines.  

• Systems modelling, responses and stability. System identification.  

• Closed-loop feedback control systems. Block diagrams reduction. PID controllers design and analysis. Root locus.  

• Instrumentation systems, common transducers and signal processing.  

Module Aim:  

This module, through an applied project, will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and develop engineering solutions that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs.  

Students learn to apply an integrated or systems approach to complex problems, evaluate environmental and societal impacts, identify and analyse ethical concerns, and adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice. 

Indicative content:  
 

• Identifying, understanding and defining the problem 

• Identifying system goals and constraints 

• Evaluate and select appropriate Processor system(s) and peripherals. 

• Understanding of hardware and software I/O and relevant interfacing technologies  

• Developing a solution that meets the system's goals and constraints  

• Evaluating the solution 

• Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems and minimise adverse impacts, while reflecting upon their career aspirations. 

This module builds upon concepts and practical approaches introduced at level 4 and will prepare you for sandwich placement and for level 6 project. 

Module Aim:  

The module aim is to extend students' knowledge of electrical electronic and sustainable energy systems as practiced in the previous levels. 

Indicative content: 

Electrical Power Systems: 

• Synchronous generator. 

• Power System Representation and Single Line Diagram 

• Classification of Electrical Systems 

• Per-unit quantities,  

• Power flow,  

• Power Systems Faults,  

• Underground Cables 

• Electrical protection principles 

Sustainable Energy Systems: 

• Introduction to sustainable energy resources. 

• Photovoltaic energy systems: The PV effect, PV cell modelling and characterisation.  

• Fundamentals of electrical energy storage device. 

• Design of a solar PV system using software and in the laboratory 

Digital Electronic Systems:   

• hardware description language for synthesisable design and simulations  

• FPGA design using industrial integrated development environment and development board 

Analogue Electronic Systems: 

• Design/modelling/analysis of operational amplifier 

• passive/active filters circuits and techniques,  

• Phase-Locked-Loop and Resonant circuit fundamentals. 

• Awareness of Swich-Mode-Power-Supply and Voltage-Regulator topologies,  

• Analogue-to-digital and Digital-to-analogue conversion techniques. 

Your individual final year project is the apex of your academic journey, offering a platform to apply the wealth of knowledge and skills gathered throughout your degree to real-world linked problems. This module requires your creativity, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to navigate new material independently in whichever field you choose to specialise in. 

This module allows you to: 

• Undertake in-depth research in a topic of your choosing

• The opportunity to work alongside cutting-edge researchers 

• Create a body of work that can support you into further study, or work in a field that interests you

Develop solid foundations for undertaking a self-managed academic research project. On this module you will develop the skills and understanding you will need to complete your dissertation project to the highest level. Through lectures, guided reading and one-to-one discussions with your project supervisor you will design a design a path through to successful completion of an extensive research project including developing the project management skills you will need to achieve this. 

You’ll study topics such as 

• The life cycle of a project 

• Reviewing academic literature 

• Quality management 

• Project management techniques and tools 

• Research ethics 

• Intellectual property rights