Electronic Engineering MEng - 2023/4

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Levels 6 and 7

Final award and programme/pathway title

MEng Electronic Engineering

Subsidiary award(s)

Award	Title
Ord	Electronic Engineering
DipHE	Electronic Engineering
CertHE	Electronic Engineering
BEng (Hons)	Electronic Engineering

Professional recognition

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Modes of study

	Route code	Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time	UFA15001	480 credits and 240 ECTS credits
Full-time with PTY	UFA15001	600 credits and 300 ECTS credits

JACs code

100165

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Engineering (Master)

Other internal and / or external reference points

UK-SPEC; EC document ‘Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes in Engineering’; IET document ‘IET Learning Outcomes Handbook (incorporating UK-SPEC) for Bachelors and MEng Degree Programmes’.

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Computer Science and Electronic Eng

Programme Leader

QUDDUS Atta (CS & EE)

Date of production/revision of spec

31/03/2023

Educational aims of the programme

The overarching aim of the MEng in Electronic Engineering is to provide a broad education in electronic, electrical and computer engineering in the early stages of the programme with opportunities for the student to specialise in the later stages. The programme is designed to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and application of modern electronic and electrical circuits, programming and software systems, and communications and networks. An individual project will be chosen by the student in Year 3 allowing them to assist with professional career development as a graduate engineer within industry or to serve as a precursor to academic research. A group multidisciplinary design project will serve as the capstone project for MEng students.
To ensure that our BEng programmes partly meet the education requirements for Chartered Engineer status and the MEng programmes completely satisfy the CEng educational requirements thereby allowing our graduates to obtain professional recognition.
To produce graduates equipped with subject specific knowledge and transferable skills aligned to the Surrey Pillars of graduate attributes and graduates capable of planning and managing their own life-long learning to equip them for roles in industry, in research, in development, in the professions, and/or in public service.
To provide relevant professional experience to students on programmes incorporating a Professional Training Year as a route to improve their employability.
To provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and application of mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles.
To provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and application of engineering concepts and tools in analysis of engineering problems.
To provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and application of design principles in the creation and development of innovative products to meet a defined need.
To provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the role of the engineer in society and application of ethical and societal, including equality, diversity and inclusion, principles within an engineering context.
To provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and application of engineering practice including the importance of project management, teamwork, and communication within an engineering context.
To provide opportunities for undergraduate students to enhance their global and cultural intelligence through working with students from around the world and working on a rich variety of assignments and individual and group projects appropriate to their programme.
To provide opportunities for undergraduate students to enhance their digital capabilities through the use of assignments and projects making various use of programming languages as well as enhancing their general transferable information technology skills in the analysis of data, and via the preparation of assignments, individual and group reports and presentations.
To provide opportunities for undergraduate students to enhance their employability skills via participation in a professional training year in industry. Students¿ employability skills will also be enhanced by opportunities to master their problem solving skills as they advance from well-structured problems to open-ended problems, group and individual project.
To provide opportunities for undergraduate students to enhance their resourcefulness and resilience skills via use of authentic style coursework and assignments, working in teams and undertaking a major individual project in Year 3 and a major group project in the MEng year. This will build up a student¿s personal confidence as they advance from well-structured problems to open-ended problems and individual and group project work.
To provide opportunities for undergraduate students to enhance their knowledge and awareness of sustainability via consideration of sustainability issues such as the UN¿s Sustainability Development Goals appropriate to their programme.

Programme learning outcomes

	Attributes Developed	Awards	Ref.
Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems in electronic engineering.	K	MEng	M1
Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions in electronic engineering.	KC	MEng	M2
Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed in electronic engineering	CPT	MEng	M3
Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems in electronic engineering.	CPT	MEng	M4
Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate to include consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards in electronic engineering	CPT	MEng	M5
Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems in electronic engineering.	KC	Ord, BEng (Hons), MEng	M6, C6
Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire life-cycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts	CPT	MEng	M7
Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct	PT	Ord, BEng (Hons), MEng	M8, C8
Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity	PT	Ord, BEng (Hons), MEng	M9, C9
Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks	PT	Ord, BEng (Hons), MEng	M10, C10
Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion	PT	Ord, BEng (Hons), MEng	M11, C11
Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems	PT	CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BEng (Hons), MEng	M12, C12
Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations	KC	Ord, BEng (Hons), MEng	M13, C13
Discuss the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of complex problems	PT	MEng	M14, C14
Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights	PT	MEng	M15, C15
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team and evaluate effectiveness of own and team performance	PT	MEng	M16
Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used	PT	MEng	M17
Plan and record self-learning and development as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD	PT	CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BEng (Hons), MEng	M18, C18
Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems in electronic engineering	K	Ord, BEng (Hons)	C1
Analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles in electronic engineering.	KC	Ord, BEng (Hons)	C2
Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems in electronic engineering, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed	KCT	Ord, BEng (Hons)	C3
Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex problems in electronic engineering.	CPT	Ord, BEng (Hons)	C4
Design solutions for complex problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate to include consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards in electronic engineering.	CPT	Ord, BEng (Hons)	C5
Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems and minimise adverse impacts	CPT	Ord, BEng (Hons)	C7
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team	PT	Ord, BEng (Hons)	C16
Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences	PT	Ord, BEng (Hons)	C17
Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to broadly-defined problems.	K	Ord, BEng (Hons)
Analyse broadly-defined problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles	KC	DipHE
Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address broadly-defined problems	CPT	DipHE
Design solutions for broadly-defined problems that meet a combination of user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal and environmental matters, codes of practice and industry standards	CPT	DipHE
Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to broadly-defined problems	CPT	DipHE
Recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion	PT	DipHE
Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate broadly-defined problems	PT	DipHE
Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes	KC	DipHE
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team	PT	DipHE
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences	PT	CertHE, DipHE
Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to well-defined problems.	K	CertHE
Analyse well-defined problems reaching substantiated conclusions	KC	CertHE
Use appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model well-defined problems	KCT	CertHE
Recognise the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion	PT	CertHE
Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate well-defined problems	PT	CertHE

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Integrated Master's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and 7). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Honours) (360 credits)
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Full-time with PTY

This Integrated Master's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over five academic years, consisting of 600 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6, 7 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Honours) (360 credits)
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

Module code	Module title	Status	Credits	Semester
EEE1025	ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS	Compulsory	15	1
EEE1027	LABORATORIES, DESIGN & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES I	Core	15	1
EEE1028	LABORATORIES, DESIGN & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES II	Core	15	2
EEE1031	MATHEMATICS I: PURE MATHEMATICS	Compulsory	15	1
EEE1032	MATHEMATICS II: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS	Compulsory	15	2
EEE1033	COMPUTER AND DIGITAL LOGIC	Compulsory	15	1
EEE1034	ELECTRICAL SCIENCE I	Compulsory	15	2
EEE1035	PROGRAMMING IN C	Compulsory	15	2

Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

No module choice

Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Module code	Module title	Status	Credits	Semester
EEE2033	CIRCUITS, CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS	Compulsory	15	1
EEE2035	ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III	Compulsory	15	1
EEE2036	LABORATORIES, DESIGN & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES III	Core	15	1
EEE2037	LABORATORIES, DESIGN & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IV	Core	15	2
EEE2040	COMMUNICATIONS & NETWORKS	Optional	15	2
EEE2041	COMPUTER VISION & GRAPHICS	Optional	15	2
EEE2042	ELECTRONICS & PHOTONICS DEVICES	Optional	15	2
EEE2043	SPACE ENGINEERING & MISSION DESIGN	Optional	15	2
EEE2045	ELECTRICAL SCIENCE II	Compulsory	15	2
EEE2047	C++ AND OBJECT-ORIENTED DESIGN	Optional	15	2
EEE2048	COMPUTER ALGORITHMS AND ARCHITECTURE	Compulsory	15	1

Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Two optional modules in Semester 2

Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Module code	Module title	Status	Credits	Semester
EEE3005	CONTROL ENGINEERING	Optional	15	2
EEE3006	DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS	Optional	15	1
EEE3007	DATA & INTERNET NETWORKING	Optional	15	2
EEE3008	FUNDAMENTALS OF DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING	Optional	15	1
EEE3017	YEAR 3 PROJECT	Core	30	Year-long
EEE3026	POWER ELECTRONICS	Optional	15	2
EEE3027	DIGITAL DESIGN WITH VHDL	Optional	15	2
EEE3033	RF AND MICROWAVE FUNDAMENTALS	Optional	15	1
EEE3035	ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL STUDIES	Compulsory	15	1
EEE3037	NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY	Optional	15	1
EEE3038	ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND POWER SYSTEMS	Optional	15	2
EEE3040	SPACE SYSTEM DESIGN	Optional	15	1
EEE3041	SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND OPTOELECTRONICS	Optional	15	2
EEE3043	ROBOTICS	Optional	15	2
EEE3032	COMPUTER VISION AND PATTERN RECOGNITION	Optional	15	1
EEE3042	AUDIO AND VIDEO PROCESSING	Optional	15	2

Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Two optional modules in Semester 1
Three optional modules in Semester 2

Year 4 - FHEQ Level 7

Module code	Module title	Status	Credits	Semester
EEEM005	AI AND AI PROGRAMMING	Optional	15	2
EEEM017	FUNDAMENTALS OF MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS	Optional	15	1
EEEM018	ADVANCED MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS	Optional	15	2
EEEM022	NANOELECTRONICS & DEVICES	Optional	15	2
EEEM023	NETWORK AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL	Optional	15	2
EEEM030	SPEECH & AUDIO PROCESSING & RECOGNITION	Optional	15	1
EEEM031	SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS FUNDAMENTALS	Optional	15	1
EEEM032	ADVANCED SATELLITE COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES	Optional	15	2
EEEM033	SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING	Optional	15	1
EEEM044	RF SYSTEMS AND CIRCUIT DESIGN	Optional	15	1
EEEM048	INTERNET OF THINGS	Optional	15	1
EEEM050	NANOFABRICATION AND CHARACTERISATION	Optional	15	1
EEEM057	SPACE ENVIRONMENT AND PROTECTION	Optional	15	2
EEEM058	RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES	Optional	15	1
EEEM059	SPACE AVIONICS	Optional	15	1
EEEM061	ADVANCED 5G WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES	Optional	15	2
EEEM064	MICROWAVE DESIGN TECHNIQUES	Optional	15	2
ENGM001	MULTI-DISCIPLINARY DESIGN PROJECT	Core	30	1
EEEM071	ADVANCED TOPICS IN COMPUTER VISION AND DEEP LEARNING	Optional	15	2
EEEM065	BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS	Optional	15	2

Module Selection for Year 4 - FHEQ Level 7

Two optional modules in Semester 1
Four optional modules in Semester 2

Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4

Module code	Module title	Status	Credits	Semester
EEE1025	ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS	Compulsory	15	1
EEE1027	LABORATORIES, DESIGN & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES I	Core	15	1
EEE1028	LABORATORIES, DESIGN & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES II	Core	15	2
EEE1031	MATHEMATICS I: PURE MATHEMATICS	Compulsory	15	1
EEE1032	MATHEMATICS II: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS	Compulsory	15	2
EEE1033	COMPUTER AND DIGITAL LOGIC	Compulsory	15	1
EEE1034	ELECTRICAL SCIENCE I	Compulsory	15	2
EEE1035	PROGRAMMING IN C	Compulsory	15	2

Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4