ObjectivesModern society relies on the communication of information by many means, including the internet, radio and mobile telephony. The implementation of communications technologies requires knowledge of a broad range of engineering topics, including electronics, digital signal processing, embedded systems etc. A thorough understanding of these technologies can form the basis for a successful career in a major growth area.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements
* A/AS Levels: Mathematics and a science at GCE A Level plus a third A Level. Two AS Levels considered in place of one A Level. General Studies accepted.
* Key Skills are welcomed in addition and may be included in any offer.
* GCSE: No specific requirements.
* European Baccalaureate: MEng: Pass with 75% overall. BEng: Pass with 65% overall.
* Foundation: Pass.
* International Baccalaureate: MEng: Pass Diploma with 32 points. BEng: Pass Diploma with 30 points. Foundation: Pass
* Leicestershire Progression Accord: MEng only: 270 points as above plus full Accord credits.
* BTEC Nationals: MEng: DDM. BEng: DMM.
* Other Qualifications: Other national and international qualifications welcomed.
* Mature students welcomed: Alternative qualifications considered e.g. kite-marked Access course.
* Second Year Entry: Possible for those with advanced qualifications compatible with our degree structure.
* Interviews not normally required.
* All applicants receiving an offer will be invited to visit the department.
* These degrees are not available on a part-time basis.
Academic titleBEng Communications and Electronic
Course descriptionBEng Communications and Electronic
Programme
First Year
Courses provide a broad engineering foundation in Communications, Electrical, Electronic and Software Engineering subjects including: Communications; Circuits and Systems; Program Design; Electronics; Software Engineering and Professional Practice; Numerical Methods; Signals and Systems; Electromagnetism; Design and CAD and Mathematics. Practical and workshop activities complement the lectures.
Second Year
Specific expertise and skills will be developed in the second year covering Communications; Embedded Systems; Process Oriented Programming, Control, Management; Radio Systems; Semiconductors; Optical Communications and Microprocessor Programming. You will carry out a multidisciplinary team project, highlighting the need for engineers from different fields to work closely with each other towards a common goal.
Third Year
All students study Digital Control and Instrumentation; Management; Electronics; Radio Systems; Power Electronics; Digital Signal Processing. Option courses in: Compression Methods for Multimedia, Environmental Pollution and Control, Risk Reliability and Quality, State Variable Control. You will also undertake an individual project which makes up 25% of the year. Typical projects include: Optical fibre communications link; A VHF direction-finding system; Remote control of theatre lighting by wireless means; Umbilical cord for space camera.