BEng Electronic Engineering: University of Westminster

Introduction

Electronics has been taught at Westminster for more than 100 years, and electronic systems are used just about everywhere in modern society. A strong mathematical and theoretical teaching approach coupled with practical project work equips our graduates with the know-how to become system designers and researchers. Depending on your area of interest, you will pursue one of several pathways. For the BEng these are microelectronics or digital communications, while the pathways for the MEng course are embedded systems, microelectronic systems and wireless systems.

Course Content

This course shares a common Year 1 (Credit Level 4) with the MEng/BEng Computer Systems Engineering degree. Project-based learning plays a large part in the courses, with project modules relevant to modern industry. In Year 2 (Credit Level 5) these include a voice-over amplifier project, and the Micromouse maze-solving competition. In Year 3 (Credit Level 6) you take an individual project of your choice, as well as a group project tackling the design of a very large scale integrated (VLSI) programmable processor.

You can transfer to MEng/BEng Computer Systems Engineering at the end of the common first year. Subject to performance, it is possible to transfer from the BEng to the MEng Electronic Engineering at the end of Year 2 (Credit Level 5).

Sandwich placement year

A one-year placement in industry may be taken between Year 2 and Year 3 (Credit Levels 5 and 6). This gives you practical experience in the workplace and a competitive edge in the job market. It contributes to your professional development towards Chartered Engineer status.

Associated Careers

With an industry-wide skills shortage, specialists in these areas are enjoying a wide choice of job opportunities with high salaries. Employers are looking for creative people with the breadth of technical expertise to take a good idea from conception through to a viable product. Indeed, the range of skills provided gives an ideal grounding for many professions. Our graduates have gone on to work for the BBC and electronics giants such as British Aerospace, BT, GEC and Nokia, as well as for smaller private companies. Some have started up their own businesses in manufacturing or consultancy

Mode of Study

This course offers the following programmes of study:

• 3 year full-time
• 4 year full-time sandwich course - This gives you the opportunity to undertake a 12-month placement year between Credit Levels 5 and 6. This experience teaches you practical skills to accompany theoretical knowledge, and gives you a competitive edge in the job market.
• 4 year-full-time with Foundation - The foundation course is designed for students who do not meet the standard entry requirements to enter directly on to the 3 year full-time degree course.

Entry Requirements

• A Levels MEng: BBB to include Mathematics BEng: BBC to include Mathematics
• International Baccalaureate MEng: 32 points to include Mathematics at Higher Level BEng: 30 points to include
• Mathematics at Higher Level BTEC National Diploma MEng: DMM in Engineering BEng: DMM in Engineering
• Advanced Diploma MEng: Grade B in Engineering and relevant ASL at Grade B including Certificate in Mathematics for
• Engineering or A2 Maths BEng: Grade B in Engineering and relevant ASL at Grade C including Certificate in Mathematics for Engineering or A2 Maths