Year 1
Year 1 will cover a number of topics designed to give a broad underpinning of the techniques and principles of engineering used within electronic and computer systems. You will study the theory and practice of designing analogue and digital systems, and will introduce the exciting world of mechanical and electronics systems in combination (mechatronics). Your work will be complimented with instruction in applied engineering mathematics, and the development and organisation of software build solutions. Project work will allow you to consolidate the material covered by developing systems to solve real world problems.

Modules:

Architectures and Operating Systems
Principles of Programming
Analog and Digital Electronics 1
Engineering Mathematics 1
Introduction to Mechatronics
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Year 2
Year 2 will build on the topics and themes of year 1 to introduce a number of additional topics designed to give you a deeper view of the techniques and principles of engineering used within electronic and computer systems. It will cover the theory and practice of designing signals, systems and communications. You will have the chance to build electronic systems to consolidate theoretical work through development of hardware projects. The application of mathematics to the design of control systems will give you insight into the positioning and manipulation of automated machinery. You will learn how electronic and computer systems must be developed mindful of the needs of the cyber threat. Research skills and project management options will also be covered. You will also undertake extensive project work to consolidate your learning by developing systems to solve real-life problems.

Modules:

Analog and Digital Electronics 2
Engineering Mathematics 2
Physical Computing
Control Systems
Signals and Communication Systems
Engineering Project Management

Year 3
Year 3 covers a range of topics in greater depth. Having developed programming skills in earlier years, you will go on to apply these skills to programming hardware and specialised microprocessor and controller chips. Work will continue to develop and deepen your understanding of analogue and digital systems, including communications and electronic power systems. In addition to core modules, there are options to study artificial intelligence and how it is applied to robotics and automated control applications; advanced computing architectures; cyber security; as well as technical project management. An individual project will enable you to consolidate your learning by developing systems to contribute towards solving a real-world problem of your choice.

Students also have the option to complete a year-long placement in industry between Years 2 and 3.

Modules:

Professional Engineering Practical Project
Power Electronics and Systems
Low Level Hardware Programming
Digital Signal Processing
Optional:

Parallel & Distributed Systems
Computational Intelligence
Digital & Analogue Communications Systems
Industrial Work Experience (Placement)

Year 4
Building on a broad and deep understanding of topics covered in the first 3 years of the programme, year 4 will allow you to develop mastery and advanced skills across complex topics. It will do this by covering core topics in the Internet of Things, instrumentation and measurement techniques for data gathering. A group development project will give you the opportunity to bring together many of the topics covered on the programme, as well as allow investigation of a particular interest or area of development. Outside of these core aspects, there will be opportunities to explore in greater detail topics ranging from artificial intelligence, image compression, as well as examining up-and-coming future technologies. There is also an opportunity to undertake a short industrial placement, which can often prove very useful in securing future employment.

Modules:

Team Development Project
The Internet of Things
Professional & Ethical Issues in Engineering
Measurement & Instrumentation
Optional:

Frontiers in Technology
Internship
Image & Video Compression
Advanced Signal Processing
Programming for Data Analysis