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Electronic and Electrical Engineering 2021/22

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Accreditation

We encourage all our students to undertake a placement year in industry with support from our dedicated Placement Unit.

Most of our full-time 3-5 year courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Teaching Excellence

Awards

The University is joint first in England for the proportion of staff with teaching qualifications (HESA 2020).

Our Institute of Railway Research (IRR) won the Queens Anniversary prize in 2020 for innovative research in railway engineering to improve the safety and efficiency through technological developments in the interface of rolling stock and track.

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Whatâ€™s inside Our courses 04 Computer Systems Engineering BEng(Hons) 05 Electronic and Communication Engineering BEng(Hons) / Top Up 06 Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng(Hons) / MEng 07 Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons) / MEng / Top Up 08 Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems BEng(Hons) 09 Energy Engineering BEng(Hons) / MEng 10 Mechatronic Engineering BEng(Hons) / MEng 11 Music Technology and Audio Systems BSc(Hons) 12 Engineering Foundation Year leading to a BEng(Hons) 13 Placements 15 Apply to us

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Computer Systems Engineering BEng(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Computer systems are all around us, from home entertainment packages and mobile phones through to car control systems and complex communication networks. We aim to give you the skills you need for a career in this thriving industry sector.

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr

From desktop and workstation computers through to high performance computer systems, you’ll have the opportunity to gain a sound knowledge in a wide range of computer systems. If you’re hoping to be a computer systems engineer, potential employers will be looking for you to understand software programming techniques, computer systems architecture and electronics. This course focuses on these three core aspects to give you the chance to build your knowledge and skills. The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. When you finish your studies, you could become registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), which will help when looking for your first role in the industry.

Example modules • Software Design and Development • Operating Systems and Web Integration • Digital System Integration • Project Quality and Production Management

Your future In your third year you have the opportunity to undertake a work placement. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as systems engineer, electronic design engineer, senior electronic engineer and senior metrology engineer in organisations including BAE Systems, Siemens, Dyson and Bentley Motors Ltd.† †

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112*** *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

Accreditation This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporate Engineer and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

Electronic and Communication Engineering BEng(Hons) / Top-up Your course

Course info

As communications technology gets ever more advanced, the demand for new devices and solutions grows day by day. This course is designed to help you build your skills to start a fulfilling career.

Electronic and Communication Engineering BEng(Hons)

We’ll give you the chance to gain a broad overview of electronic engineering, as well as specialist skills in communications as the course progresses. We’ll also take a wider view to explore other areas of electrical, electronic and computer systems engineering.

Course length: 3yrs full-time/4yrs inc. placement yr

The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. Once you graduate, you could become registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). The course could also lead on to you gaining Chartered Engineer (CEng) status following further study. If you achieve a yearly average grade of 60% or more during your first two years, there is a chance to transfer to the Electronic Engineering MEng integrated Master’s course.

Top-up Option This course is a one year course, designed for people who have already spent two years studying a related subject at university or higher education level. For instance, you might already have an HND in Electronic and Communication Engineering. If you’re interested not just in technology, but also in how that technology is managed and applied, then this course could be for you. The course covers a mix of advanced technology and technology management modules. We’ll also encourage you to look at technology within the wider business, commercial and legal context.

Example modules • Electronic Design Manufacture and Test • Computer Programming • Signal Analysis and Control • Communications

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as systems engineer, electronic design engineer, senior electronic engineer and senior metrology engineer in organisations including BAE Systems, Siemens, Dyson and Bentley Motors Ltd.† †

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Electronic and Communication Engineering BEng(Hons) Top-up Course length: 1yr full-time Entry requirements: HND at Merit or equivalent in a related Science or Technology subject/Foundation Degree in a related Science or Technology subject/Completion of two years of a Degree in a related Science or Technology subject.

Accreditation Electronic and Communication Engineering BEng(Hons) is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporate Engineer and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng(Hons) / MEng Your course

Course info

This course aims to help you develop the knowledge, understanding and skills associated with the generation, distribution, use and control of electrical energy.

Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng(Hons)

Sustainable power generation, infrastructures and electric motor performance and control – we’ll cover a wide range of topics. You’ll have every opportunity to explore and understand the principal aspects of electronic and electrical engineering.

Course length: 3yrs full-time/4yrs inc. placement yr

You’ll be taught by professional engineers, many of whom have years of industry experience. The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. Once you graduate, you could become registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). The course could also lead on to you gaining Chartered Engineer (CEng) status following further study. If you achieve a yearly average grade of 60% or more during your first two years, you might be able to move onto the integrated Master’s MEng course.

Example modules • Electrical Principals • Electronics • Electrical Power and Machines • Visual Instrumentation

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as electronic engineer, systems engineer, control systems and instrumentation design engineer and application design engineer in organisations including Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Syngenta and Schneider Electric.† †

Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng Course length: 4yrs full-time/5yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: AAB*/DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136*** *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

Accreditation These courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporate Engineer and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Electronic Engineering

BEng(Hons) / MEng / Top-up Your course

Course info

From smartphones to cashpoints, we use electronics every day of our lives. Electronics is a crucial subject in a wide range of industries too, and it’s at the heart of everything from manufacturing processes to the provision of services and logistics management. This course aims to give you the skills to open up lots of career options within the electronic engineering industry.

Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons)

The course is designed to give you a broad understanding of electronic systems, communications and control. We’ll look at digital, analogue and embedded computer-based systems, and you’ll have the chance to carry out project work to research a specialized area that interests you. The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. Consequently you could become a registered Incorporated Engineer (IEng) once you graduate. The course could also lead on to you gaining Chartered Engineer (CEng) status following further study.

Electronic Engineering MEng

Top-up Option This is a one year top up course and is ideal if you have already completed at least two years of university or Further Education study in a related subject, for example, if you have a HND in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent). If you have an interest in technology and how technology can be applied and managed, then this course could be for you. The course covers a broad range of topics and includes advanced technology and technology management modules. We look at the subject in context, considering the wider business, commercial and legal factors.

Example modules • Computer Programming • Electronic Design Manufacture and Test

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 2-4yrs part-time

• Embedded Systems • Analogue System Integration

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as lead electrical engineer, senior electronic engineer, senior metrology engineer, applications design engineer and control, electrical and instrumentation graduate design engineer in organisations including GlaxoSmithKline, Dyson, Bentley Motors Ltd, Schneider Electric and Sellafield Ltd.† *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above. † LinkedIn

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Course length: 4yrs full-time 5yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: AAB*/DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136***

Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons) Top-up Course length: 1yr full-time Entry requirements: HND at Merit or equivalent in a related Science or Technology subject/Foundation Degree in a related Science or Technology subject/Completion of two years of a Degree in a related Science or Technology subject.

Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems BEng(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Electronics and computers are all around us and developments in both can have a big impact on our daily lives, this course will help you understand how electronics and computers work together.

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr

The aim of the course is to develop your understanding of computer systems architectures, networks, and the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT is a network of physical objects (devices, vehicles, buildings etc) which are embedded with electronics, software and sensors, enabling them to collect and exchange data. We’ll look at software and hardware and how they are designed for embedded systems, as well as the principles of electronic engineering and develop the skills to be able to work in a wide range of industries.

It’s accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. That means you could become a registered Incorporated Engineer (IEng) upon graduation. Following further study, you could also gain Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Example modules • Electronics • Mathematics • Embedded Systems • Parallel Computer Architecture Clusters and Grids

Your future In the third year you’ll be given the chance to take a year’s placement working in industry. Previous graduates from this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as, systems engineer, electronic design engineer, senior electronic engineer and senior metrology engineer, in organisations including BAE Systems, Siemens, Dyson and Bentley Motors Ltd.† †

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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

*Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

Energy Engineering BEng(Hons) / MEng Your course

Course info

There is a growing need to improve how we all use energy in our daily lives, renewable and sustainable energy sources are becoming more and more important. This course helps you understand the issues and develop your skills to find employment in the energy sector.

Energy Engineering BEng(Hons)

We aim to give you a good grounding in both electrical and mechanical principles. We also look at the commercial side of the industry to help develop your business acumen. You could develop skills in a range of power generation technologies, including nuclear, wind, tidal and solar, as well as the more traditional fossil fuels. Facilities for your practical work, include our own wind and solar power facility. You could choose to use the facility in your final year for project work. The degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) which means it meets the academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer status (IEng).

Example modules • Engineering Communication and Materials • Thermofluids • Analysis of Materials • Advanced Energy Systems

Your future Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as new product reliability engineer, design engineer, lead structural test engineer and pipeline engineer in organisations including Cummins Inc, Weir Power & Industrial, Jaguar Land Rover and Shell.† †

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: Offers will be made in the region of BBB-BBC inc. Maths A Level and one other Science or Technology subject*/DDM-DMM in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/120-112***

Energy Engineering MEng Course length: 4yrs full-time 5yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: AAB*/DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136*** *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

Accreditation These courses are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Mechatronic Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng

Your course

Course info

Mechatronic Engineering is an integrated course that covers mechanical, electronic and electrical engineering, so if you want to work across these industries this multidisciplinary approach could be the course for you.

Mechatronic Engineering BEng(Hons)

There is an increasing demand to design smart products and a move towards electrification across industries. With more sophisticated automated processes, learning skills from each area will prepare you for the increasing range of demands engineers face. Throughout the course there is a continuous focus on industrial automation including robotic and mechatronic systems, which will prepare you for life after graduation, where engineers are working with complex automated systems. In your first year you will learn the fundamentals, so you have a thorough grounding in the principles. Then in your second and final year you will learn to design, create and maintain smart automation systems.

Example modules • Robotics and Mechatronics • Mechanical Engineering Science • Factory Simulation Systems • Dynamic Analysis and Control

Your future During your studies you have the chance to take a placement after your second year. You could work in the industry and put what you’ve learnt into practice. We’ll also give you the opportunity to join our student teams who take part in national events like the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Formula Student, Railway Challenge, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge competitions, (or comparable design and build team projects). You will work alongside fellow students from different engineering disciplines, which reflects how you will work in industry.

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Mechatronic Engineering MEng Course length: 4yrs full-time 5yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: AAB*/DDD in Engineering** or Science or Technology plus Maths A Level/136*** *Science and Technology subjects accepted: Electronics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics, Dynamics, General Engineering. **Engineering subjects accepted: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering. ***UCAS points must be made up of Science and Technology subjects at A Level and Engineering subject at BTEC as listed above.

Music Technology and Audio Systems BSc(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Ever-advancing technologies in the audio industry mean there’s a demand for people with the right skills to help develop the next generation of music and audio technology.

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr

This is a popular music orientated course which combines a broad range of modules covering the technical aspects of audio system development and the creative process of music production. With access to industry-standard recording studios and design labs you will develop both theoretical and practical skills that will help you stand out from the crowd. Your study will combine audio theory in a variety of industry contexts, recording and production, software development, electronics, business and research skills, digital audio signal processing and acoustics.

Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120 Plus Maths GCSE at grade 4/C or above*

Accreditation

Example modules • Studio Engineering and Mixing Essentials • Audio Electronics

*Level 3 qualifications can come from a combination of subjects which must include a scientific, technical, music technology, computing, engineering or mathematical content/qualification.

• Digital Audio and Signal Processing • Live Music Production

Your future It’s our goal to prepare you for exciting and rewarding careers in areas such as audio engineering, live sound, product development, music production and broadcasting. Previous graduates have been employed in roles such as freelance music producer, design engineer, senior broadcast engineer, commercial manager, software developer and senior product test engineer. In organisations including British Grove Studios, Solid State Logic, Warner Music Group, and Calrec Audio Ltd.*

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

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Engineering Foundation Year leading to a BEng(Hons) Your course

Course info

Perhaps you’re fascinated by engineering, but have never formally studied the subject. Or you may have decided on a career change. It could also be ideal if you do not have the usual academic qualifications to study at degree level.

Course length: Year 0 of a 4 or 5yr degree

The Foundation Year isn’t a stand-alone course, but makes up the first year of your studies leading to a BEng or MEng degree on our Engineering courses. To go on to a degree, you must gain an average mark of 50%, and have passed each component of your Foundation Year. We’ll explore mathematics and engineering science, and we’ll also introduce you to electronic, electrical and mechanical engineering. By looking at each discipline in turn, we could help you decide which degree is right for you. During your studies you’ll have the chance to develop a range of transferable skills, including research, report writing and presentations. All these skills could prove useful in any career.

Example modules • Foundation Mathematics • Foundations of Engineering • Communication and Research • Engineering Investigative Studies

Your future Successful completion of the Foundation Year, which means you must pass all four modules and attain an average mark of 50% or over. You can then progress onto one of the BEng(Hons) courses in any of our Engineering subjects.

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Entry requirements: CC/MPP in a relevant subject/64 in relevant subjects. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above

Placements Our Placement Unit gives the support you need to help you find a placement in industry. Theyâ€™ll link you with placement opportunities, help with your CV and do mock interviews with you. The School of Computing and Engineering has a dedicated Placement Unit and each year we place up to 200 students in companies such as Microsoft, Nestle, Cummins and BMW, as well as a number of smaller local and regional businesses. All of our full-time undergraduate courses offer the option of a placement and our experienced team of staff will help you find a placement in an industry that suits you. Our specialised database, ePlacement will give you access to hundreds of placement opportunities, many of which are advertised only through the University of Huddersfield as a result of our longstanding relationships with companies.

The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2020 for courses starting in September 2021 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website courses. hud.ac.uk, and you should check this for the latest information before you apply. Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.

For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff ; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.

Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.

Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

Major changes

Termination of course

We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.

In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules

We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.

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When to apply

If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at ucas.com

If you want to start your course in September 2021, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2020 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2021.

If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.

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