Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng

1. Overview

Electronic and Electrical Engineering encompasses the design and utilisation of a broad range of vital circuits and systems that fulfil society's needs in electrical and electronic technologies.

Electronic Engineering covers analogue and digital design with integrated circuits applied to robotics, instrumentation, computer and communication systems. Electrical Engineering involves power generation adn transmission, electrical motors adn renewable energy. In years 1 and 2 you will study a variety of topics in electronic and electrical engineering, with introductions to communications and computer engineering.

To put into practical application what you have learnt in lectures, you will be involved in challenging team projects to build underwater robots and armoured sumo wrestling robots at year 2. In the later stages of the course, you will have the the opportunity to specialise in two areas from the following: Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering and Computer Engineering. This alllowance for specialisation has been designed to further enhance your employability.

The MEng course is fully accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) to provide you with the full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.

2. What you will study

Year 1

  • Introduction to Electrical Engineering
  • Maths 1A
  • Statics and Dynamics
  • Professional Skills
  • Introduction to Electronics
  • Maths 1B
  • Computer Hardware and Software
  • Product Development

Year 2

  • Electronics 2
  • Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
  • Maths 2A
  • Electrical Systems
  • Electrical Power
  • Introduction to Telecomms
  • Applied Management
  • Design Exercise

Year 3

  • Elective (Communication or Electrical)
  • Computer Architecture
  • Signal Acquisition
  • Instrumentation and Control
  • Project Management
  • Team Working and Leadership
  • Elective (Computer or Electronics)
  • Electrical Power and Energy Systems
  • Data Networks
  • Group Project
  • Principles of Asset Management
  • Socially Responsible Management
  • Pre-Project Industrial Placement (Double Module)

Year 4

  • Elective (Communications or Electrical)
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Control and Signal Processing
  • Individual Project (Double Module)
  • Elective (Computer or Electronic)
  • Advanced Computer Architecture
  • Advanced Signal Processing and System Analysis
  • Reliability and Risk Management
  • Quality Management for Engineers
  • Post-Project Industrial Placement (Double Module)

3. Entry requirements

SQA Higher

ABBB or ABBCC to include Maths and Physics and/or Technological Studies, or Advanced Highers BCC to include Maths and Physics or Technological Studies, plus Standard Grade English if not held at Higher.

GCE A Level

BCC to include Maths and Physics or Engineering or Design and Technology, plus GCSE in English or English Language.

ILC Higher

ABBB at Higher level to include Maths and either Physics or Technological Studies, plus Ordinary Level English if not at Higher.

IB Diploma

28, including Maths and Physics/ Technological Studies at Higher Level and English.

Alternative Qualifications

Equivalent qualifications, e.g. SQA, BTEC, S/NVQs, overseas qualifications and Access programmes will be considered on an individual basis. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience are welcomed.

* All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.

4. Placements and accreditations

The 'fast-track' version of the MEng course involves summer industrial placements following years 3 and 4, enabling completion of an MEng in 48 months. Eligibility for this route will be confirmed at the end of year 2.

5. Student Funding

If you are a Scottish resident or EU national you are not liable to pay fees and should apply to SAAS for funding.

Students from other parts of the UK should visit the appropriate website:

Scholarships

Locally-based companies recognise the value of an engineering education at Robert Gordon University and they have made available a number of different scholarships for the financial support of selected undergraduate students. The following scholarships are available to students on this course: Talisman, Wood Group, Bureau Veritas, Petrofac, Kongsberg Maritime and AMEC.

6. Course Fees

UK/EU Students

  • £1820 per academic year 2011/2012

International Students

  • Started 2011/2012 - £10,000 per academic year 2011/2012
  • Started 2011/2012 - £5000 per Summer placement 2011/2012

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

For further information see Student Finance pages

 

7. How to apply

All applicants must apply online at www.ucas.com/students/apply.

Once you register and create your username and password you are guided through the process of applying. After submission, log in to your UCAS Track account and you can see the progress of your application, view and respond to your offers.

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MEng
UCAS Code
H600
Start date
September 2012
Course length
4 or 5 years
Mode of Attendance
Full-time
Academic school
School of Engineering
Teaching locations
City centre
Contact
Undergraduate Admissions (01224) 262728
Accredited By
The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology
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