BEng(Hons) Electronic Engineering: University of the West of England

Introduction

New electronic component technologies are providing more and more functionality, consuming less power and occupying less space. Electronic engineers have to cope with the ever changing technology meeting the constant challenge of making things faster, better, cleaner and cheaper.

The Bristol Institute of Technology prides itself on the industrial relevance of its courses. The learning programme puts heavy emphasis on the blend of taught knowledge with student-centred problem solving exercises. The course is modular with a carefully balanced combination of technical, business and management modules aimed at producing graduates who can enter industry and make an immediate contribution.

Careers/further study

Demand for graduates with expertise in electronics is high and graduates are able to pursue careers as electronics designers for equipment manufacturers or in end-user companies. Recent graduates have found employment in a range of fields, including mobile communications, medical electronics and the aerospace and automotive industries.

Entry requirements

Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma (normally Access to Science); achievement of level 3 credits in Maths (to include algebra and calculus), achievement of level 2 credits in Maths and English Language. The Maths Unit at Level 3 must cover the core content for AS Maths.

English Language requirements: All students will have a recognised English Language qualification of at least GCSE* grade C or an equivalent such as the British Council's International English Language Test (IELTS) grade 6.0.

Admissions and International Recruitment

Admissions and International Recruitment deals with enquiries and applications for all full-time undergraduate programmes. Contact by

• telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83333
• fax: +44 (0)117 32 82810
• e-mail: admissions@uwe.ac.uk
• letter: Admissions and International Recruitment, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK