Programme Specifications

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

The Master of Science programme in Electronic and Electrical Engineering aims to develop a thorough knowledge of principles and techniques in state of the art electronic and electrical engineering including areas of national importance:- renewable energy, networks, mobile communications, and modern sensor systems, with a focus on emerging technologies and relevant applications.

• To provide, through group and individual learning, a broad knowledge base within  core material covering the key engineering topic areas of renewable resources, modern sensor systems, communications, high frequency circuit design and very large scale integrated circuits.
• To allow students the flexibility to choose between a broad or deep programme of study, over a very wide range of topics, based on their interests.
• To provide concentrated presentation of material in block taught modules allowing completion of each topic as a complete, individual unit. 
• To allow students time between block taught modules for individual study, scholarship and project work. 
• To provide a structure that allows part time study. 
• Provides the opportunity to undertake an advanced project in association with one of the research groups in the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough, in industry, or in a number of European institutions participating in EU exchange programmes.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence; Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer and Chartered Engineer Standard, Engineering Council UK, 2013.
• UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence; The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes, Engineering Council UK, 2013.
• Subject Benchmark Statement: Engineering, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, February 2015
• Master's degree characteristics, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, September 2015.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of a programme, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:

• Mathematical methods appropriate to the programme
• Principles of electronics, electrical engineering and applications (multicore programming, simulation and test, high frequency circuits, advanced control and electrical power integration). In particular:

1. Distributed Generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power
2. Dynamic behaviour of sensor and actuator systems and the faults that may occur with them.
3. Principles of EEE in other areas as determined by options choice.
4. Research methods applicable to the field of electronic and electrical engineering

• Principles of ICT appropriate to the programme.
• Operational practices and requirements for safe operation relevant to the programme

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Select and apply appropriate mathematical and/or software approaches for modelling and analysing engineering problems
• Model and analyse engineering systems, processes, components and products
• Develop engineering solutions to practical problems
• Integrate, evaluate and use information, data and ideas from a wide range of sources
• Develop new systems, processes, components or products by integrating ideas from a wide range of sources

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Use appropriate mathematical methods for modelling and analysing engineering problems relevant to the programme
• Use relevant test and measurement equipment
• Use computational tools and packages (including the UNIX and Windows OS and a variety of programming languages where appropriate)
• Design systems, components or processes
• Undertake testing of design ideas in the laboratory and/or by simulation, and analyse and critically evaluate the results
• Integrate information, ideas and data from a variety of sources
• Manage a project and apply appropriate processes
• Produce technical figure, papers and reports.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Represent data in a range of different forms and select the most appropriate.
• Use evidence based methods in the solution of complex problems
• Work with limited, incomplete and/or contradictory information in the solution of unfamiliar problems
• Use an engineering approach to the solution of problems in unfamiliar situations
• Be creative and innovative in problem solving
• Use a wide range of information and electronic or electrical engineering technology.
• Manage time and resources appropriately
• Communicate effectively orally, visually and in writing
• Learn effectively, continuously and independently in a variety of environments.

4. Programme structure

The table below lists the modules that comprise the programme.

Students should choose five optional modules over the two semesters.  It is suggested that three are chosen in semester one and two chosen in semester 2. 

Key: Compulsory = (C) Optional = (O)

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1 In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

5.2 Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XXI  for candidates who have the right of re-examination to undergo reassessment in the University’s special assessment period.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification

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