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Programme Specification (2014-15)
A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be
registered.
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and Enhancement processes as set out in the DASA Policies and Procedures Manual.
Programme Title
MEng Honours in Electricaland Electronic Engineering
Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)MEng (Single Honours)
Programme Code
ELE-MENGUCAS
Code
H602
JACS
Code
H600
Criteria for Admissions
(Please see General Regulations)
A-level: AAB including Mathematics and at least one from Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Technology and Design, Electronics, or Further Mathematics. BTEC Extended Diploma: a relevant BTEC Extended Diploma with 16 Distinctions and 2 Merits. Distinctions will be required in stipulated relevant units.
Note: applicants not offering Physics at A-level should have a minimum of a grade B
in GCSE Physics or Double Award Science.
Irish Leaving Certificate: AB2B2B2B2B2 including Higher Level grade A and B2 in any order in Mathematics and at least one from Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry.
Option to Transfer: transfers between BEng and MEng may take place at the end of Stage 2
Mode of Study (Full-time, Part-time, other)
Full TimeType of
Programme
Single Subject Length of
Programme 4 years Total Credits for Programme
480
Awarding Institution/Body
Queen’s University BelfastTeaching Institution
Queen’s University BelfastSchool/Department
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceFramework for Higher Education
Qualification Level
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/publications/informationan
dguidance
Level 7
QAA Benchmark Group
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuringstandardsandqualit
statements
Collaborative Organisation and form of
Collaboration (if applicable)
N/AAccreditations
(PSRB)
Institution of Engineering and TechnologyDate of next
scheduled
accreditation visit
2016
ATAS Clearance
Not requiredExternal Examiner Name:
External Examiner Institution/Organisation
Professor P FlemingProfessor S Hall
University of Sheffield University of Liverpool
Does the Programme have any approved
exemptions from the University General
Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)
Yes
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No X
(If yes, please state here any exemptions to regulations which have been approved for this programme)
Programme Specific Regulations
Progression Stage 2
In order to proceed to Stage 2, students must normally have passed a minimum of 5 Stage 1 modules (100 CATS, taking account of any prerequisites).
Stage 3
In order to proceed to Stage 3, students must normally have 6 Stage 2 module credits (120 CATS) with an average of at least 55% on their first module enrolments and have passed 6 modules (120 CATS) at Stage 1.
Students unable to progress to Stage 3 may be required to transfer to the BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme. Stage 4
In order to proceed to Stage 4, students must normally have 6 Stage 3 module credits (120 CATS) with an average of at least 55% on their first module enrolments.
Students unable to progress to Stage 4 may be required to transfer to the BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme. Award of Degrees
For the award of a MEng degree students must normally have passed at least 24 modules (480 CATS) to include ELE4001 (Project 4) and have achieved a weighted average mark of at least 50%.
The classification of the MEng degree is determined by an aggregate of the weighted marks for the individual modules which contribute to the classification. The Stage 4 modules (120 CATS) contribute 50% of the final mark, the Stage 3 modules (120 CATS) contribute 30%, the Stage 2 modules (120 CATS) contribute 15% and Stage 1 modules (120 CATS) contribute 5%. Note that compulsory modules must be included in the calculation at all Stages. For students who entered the programme at Stage 2, the Stage 4 modules (120 CATS) contribute 53% of the final mark, the Stage 3 modules (120 CATS) contribute 32% and the Stage 2 modules (120 CATS) contribute 15%.
Students with protected characteristics
N/AAre students subject to Fitness to Practise
Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)
No
Educational Aims of Programme On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
Develop the intellectual, practical and managerial skills of the learner in the acquisition, analysis, interpretation and understanding of electronic, electrical and software engineering principles in preparation for:- (i) a career in engineering and IT industries, (ii) a position of leadership early in their career (iiI) further study, (iv) lifelong learning and an appreciation of the value of education to society.
Develop critical and analytical problem solving skills across a broad range of subjects and transferable skills that relate to literacy, numeracy, computing, team-working and personal presentations and interactions to prepare graduates for more general employment
Introduce concepts of economics, business and law for industrial managers.
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills
On the completion of this course successful students will
be able to:
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Methods of Assessment
Plan, conduct, present and report a major engineering project. Skills are progressively developed via Design Projectsin Stage1, design exercises in Stage 2 , a group Industrial Project in Stage 3 and an individual final year project.
Written project reports Individual project presentation Group project presentation Analyse, evaluate and interpret experimental data. Skills are introduced in structured laboratory classes in
Stages 1 and 2 and analysis of experimental data is a core component of the individual final year project.
Structured laboratory classes Written project reports Innovate and exploit concepts Innovation is at the heart of the Stage 3 group
Industrial Project. Students will already have a good grounding in engineering fundamentals but in this project they are challenged to develop a new product idea, including prototyping and marketing.
Written project reports Group project presentation
Design engineering systems/components. Skills are progressively developed via Design Projects in Stage 1, design exercises in Stage 2 and the individual final year project.
Unseen written examinations Coursework assignments Written project reports
Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills
oral presentations by individuals and project teamsOn the completion of this course successful students will
be able to:
Teaching/Learning Methods and
Strategies
Methods of Assessment
Make effective use of both oral and written skills. Oral and written presentations are embedded in theStage 1 Design Projects, Stage 2 Design Exercises, Stage 3 group Industrial Project and the final year project. Many individual modules include substantial pieces of written coursework.
Unseen written examinations Structured laboratory classes Coursework assignments Written project reports Individual project presentation Group project presentation Use Information Technology (eg WP, www, spreadsheets, specialist packages). Skills in standard packages developed by practice
across most modules. Instruction in specialist packages (e.g. Matlab) typically provided for design exercises and final year projects .
Structured laboratory classes Coursework assignments
Demonstrate aptitude for lifelong learning. Students are encouraged to read outside their course
literature reviews and state-of-the-art reviews in the Stage 3 and Stage 4 projects.
Work in a team and understand professional responsibilities. Students learn to work together in Stage 1 design projects and laboratory classes. The Stage 3 Industrial Project provides vital experience of group work.
Coursework assignments Written project reports Group project presentation Demonstrate software and programming skills appropriate to an engineer. Student are taught C++ in first and second year and
embedded programming skills in second year. Software skills are developed in many individual modules.
Unseen written examinations Structured laboratory classes Coursework assignments Written project reports
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding
On the completion of this course successful students will
be able to:
Teaching/Learning Methods and
Strategies
Methods of Assessment
Understand electrical and electronic engineering principles and terms. These are primarily taught through lectures and tutorialclasses at all Stages. Unseen written examinations Structured laboratory classes Coursework assignments Written project reports Understand engineering constraints in design. Introduced in the Stage 1 Design Projects and further
developed in Stage 2 design exercises, Stage 3 industrial project and final year project.
Structured laboratory classes Coursework assignments Written project reports Undertake mathematical analysis of engineering components and systems. Primarily taught through lectures and tutorial problems
at Stages 3 and 4. Unseen written examinations Structured laboratory classes Coursework assignments Written project reports Appreciate the role of the engineer in society regarding economic development. Taught through Professional Studies modules at
Stages 2 and 3 and in the Stage 3 Industrial Project. Unseen written examinations Group project presentation
Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific Skills
On the completion of this course successful students will
be able to
Teaching/Learning Methods and
Strategies
Methods of Assessment
Apply software, hardware and CAD skills to engineering projects. Taught in individual modules and combined in projectactivity. Coursework assignments Written project reports Apply business, economic and professional skills required for management roles
in industry. Primarily covered in Stage 3 Industrial Project. Unseen written examinations Written project reports Group project presentation Prepare descriptive and interpretative technical reports. All project work includes submission of a technical
report. Coursework assignments Written project reports Use instrumentation competently and safely. Primarily taught through structured laboratory classes
at Stages 1 and 2 but also covered in lecture course at Stage 1. Health and safety induction compulsory for all students.
Programme Requirements
Module Title Module
Code Level/ stage Credits Availability Duration Pre-requisite Assessment
S1 S2 Core Option Coursework % Examination %
Mathematics 1 ELE1012 1 20 24 weeks 40 60
Electrical Engineering 1 ELE1013 1 20 24 weeks 40 60
Computing for Engineers 1 ELE1014 1 20 24 weeks 90 10
Circuits and Communications 1 ELE1015 1 20 24 weeks 40 60
Electronic Circuits & Devices 1 ELE1016 1 20 24 weeks 40 60
EEE Design Projects 1 ELE1017 1 20 24 weeks 100 0
Mathematics 2 ELE2014 2 10 12 weeks ELE1012 30 70
Professional Studies 2 MEE2005 2 10 12 weeks 10 90
Computing 2 ELE2003 2 10 12 weeks 50 50
Circuits and Control ELE2024 2 20 24 weeks 30 70
Engineering Design Exercises 2 ELE2011 2 10 12 weeks 100 0
Electronics 2 ELE2018 2 20 24 weeks 30 70
Electrical Power Engineering 2 ELE2019 2 20 24 weeks 30 70
Signals and Communication
System 2 ELE2020 2 20 24 weeks 30 70
Embedded Systems 2 ELE2025 2 20 24 weeks 60 40
Professional Studies 3 MEE3002 3 10 12 weeks 10 90
Industrial Project 3 ELE3026 3 30 24 weeks 100 0
Electrical Power and Energy ELE3039 3 20 12 weeks ELE2019 20 80
High Frequency System
Technology ELE3037 3 20 12 weeks 20 80
Networks and Communications
Protocols ELE3040 3 20 12 weeks 20 80
Control Systems Engineering ELE3042 3 20 12 weeks ELE 2024 20 80
Digital Systems Architecture ELE3038 3 20 12 weeks ELE2025 20 80
Signal Processing and
Communications ELE3041 3 20 12 weeks ELE2020 20 80
Connected Health ECS3003 3 20 12 weeks 30 70
Project 4 ELE4001 4 40 24 weeks 6 level 3 mods 100 0
MEMS Devices and Technology 4 ELE4007 4 20 24 weeks 20 80
Intelligent Systems and Control ELE4011 4 20 24 weeks ELE3005 20 80
Wireless Communication Systems ELE4009 4 20 24 weeks ELE3014 and
ELE3004 20 80
Sustainable Energy Systems ELE4012 4 20 24 weeks ELE2019 20 80
Real Time DSP ELE4013 4 20 24 weeks ELE2020 and
ELE3013 may prove useful
Computer Architecture and
Organisation ELE4016 4 20 24 weeks ELE3013 40 60
Smart Grids ELE4020 4 20 24 weeks 20 80
High Frequency Technology and
Design ELE4021 4 20 24 weeks 20 80
Wireless Sensor Systems ECS4002 4 20 24 weeks 20 80
