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Stage 1 will provide a broad introduction to the principles of engineering. You’ll get involved in practical work from day one, taking part in a hands-on interdisciplinary engineering project.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Engineering Mathematics I 20
Electrical and Magnetic Systems 15
Electronics and Sensors 10
Thermofluid Mechanics 15
Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials 15
Mechanics I 15
Introduction to Programming Languages (C, Matlab and Python) 15
Sustainable Design, Creativity and Professionalism 15

During Stage 2, you'll build upon your knowledge and skills, covering subjects including computer systems and microprocessors, digital electronics, and semiconductor devices and analogue electronics.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Project and Professional Issues 20
Signals and Communications 20
Semiconductor Devices and Analogue Electronics 20
Computer Programming and Organisation 20
Digital Electronics 10
Automatic Control Systems 10
AC Electrical Power and Conversion 10
Mathematical Modelling & Statistical Methods For Engineering 10

You'll continue to explore a wide range of topics, including areas such as electrical machines, digital signal processing, power system operation, and electronic devices.

You'll also complete an individual project and dissertation, as well as a study project focusing on a new technical area.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Industrial Automation and Control Systems 20
Individual Project and Technical Report 30
Business and Law for Engineers 10
Optional Modules Credits
Digital Communication Systems 20
Power Electronics - Design & Applications 20
Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Technology 20
Integrated Circuit Design and Embedded System 20
Electrical Machines and Drives 20
Net-Zero Energy Networks 20
Signal Processing and Machine Learning 20

In Stage 4, you'll work on a group design project, an industrial project, and complete a piece of extended coursework, where you'll design and operate a real engineering device or system.

Recent industrial projects have included protocols for electronic drive control, an electric bike, and connections for low carbon technology to the power grid, for companies such as Tridonic, Dyson, and Imagination Technologies.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Engineering Study project 10
Group Design Project 30
Industrial Project 40
Optional Modules Credits
Reconfigurable Hardware Design 20
Communication Networks and Security 20
Low-Power VLSI Design 20
Distributed Control Systems 20
Designing sustainable electric propulsion and generation systems 20
Renewable Energy Systems and Smart Grids 20

Some of these optional modules are only available to those that have completed certain pre-requisite modules at Stage 3.