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Awarding Institution
University of Huddersfield
Final Award
MSc Master of Science
Teaching Institution
University of Huddersfield
School
School of Computing and Engineering
Department
Department of Engineering and Technology
Subject Benchmark Statement
Engineering (including Master's) (2019)
Date of Programme Specification Approval
2023-07-18
Version Number
2023.01
Educational Aims of the Course
The MSc Electronics Programme has been designed as part of a general development of taught postgraduate provision within the School of Computing and Engineering in line with the Corporate Plan of the University. The courses within this programme operate within the Postgraduate CAT Scheme of the School, offering MSc with … For more content click the Read More button below.
The curriculum of the courses on the electronics programme have been developed to address demands of the fast-growing and challenging area of electronic, communication and automotive systems.
The courses aim to enhance the technical effectiveness of recent graduates, thus increasing their immediate worth to industry in first-stage design/development roles. This is achieved by developing knowledge and understanding beyond undergraduate level across a range of electronic systems disciplines and by developing skills in the use of computer-aided design/development methods, but above all, it seeks to develop their ability to apply knowledge, understanding and analytical and design skills in support of technical design/development projects.
The main aims of the programme are:
To develop the technical knowledge and design skills of graduates.
To prepare students for roles as design/development engineers in the area electronic engineering and allied specialism.
To enable graduates to develop management knowledge and skills appropriate to technical management.
To provide an opportunity for graduates to pursue a complementary discipline, knowledge of which may assist them in their chosen career path.
To develop and enhance students’ ability in undertaking a major design project encompassing the knowledge and skills acquired from the taught modules.
The generic structure of the courses on MSc Electronic Engineering Programmes is as follows:MSc Advanced Technical Project (core)Professional Development and Research Methods (core)Project and Finance Management (core)Core specialism 1Core specialism 2Core specialism 3Option 1Option 2Option 3
A core module for MSc students is the “Advanced Technical Project”. The project undertaken provides the opportunity required within an MSc to undertake a major programme of advanced independent work. Where possible the project is carried out in collaboration with an industrial company or with one of the University’s main Research groups.
The other two taught core modules are: “Project and Finance Management” and “Professional Development and Research Methods.” These modules provide the student with the formal skills needed to undertake a programme of work to plan, undertake background research for, and manage an advanced technical project. They also provide methods of communicating results in a professional and ethical manner.
Additional three core specialisms modules are uniquely defined for each final award.The regulations related to condoned passes will not apply to the modules on this programme.
The areas of focus and employment opportunities of the individual courses are briefly:
MSc Electronic and Automotive Engineering
This course addresses the postgraduate educational and training requirements of research, design and development engineering working in the area of electronic and automotive systems. With the increasing sophistication of modern vehicles, the integration of more electric systems for road vehicle traction and control are investigated in addition to the principal aspects of electronic engineering specified earlier.
Graduate destinations are in electronic and automotive systems research, design, and development in automotive electronics industry.
These MSc courses will produce engineers with skills to meet the needs of the wide range of industries that use technology and are not limited to the area of the course specialism. Consequently, graduates not only become professional engineers in the areas of research, design, development and management but are also well equipped for careers in other professions.
Course Accredited by
Institution of Engineering and Technology
Course Offering(s)
Full Time
Full Time - September
Full Time - January
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in the field of electronic and allied engineering specialism.
2.
Understanding of the systems approach to electronics and allied engineering problems.
3.
Knowledge and understanding of the commercial and economic context of engineering processes.
4.
Knowledge of management techniques which may be used to achieve engineering objectives within their commercial and economic context.
5.
Understanding of the requirement for electronics and allied engineering activities to promote sustainable development.
6.
Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements electronics and allied engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.
7.
Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering.
8.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computer models relevant to areas of electronics and an appreciation of their limitations.
9.
Wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies relevant to the areas of electronics.
10.
Thorough understanding of current engineering practice in the areas of control and measurement and its limitations, and some appreciation of likely new developments.
11.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering materials and components relevant to the areas of electronics.
12.
Apply mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of electronics and allied engineering problems.
13.
Investigate and define electronics and allied engineering problems, identifying constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations, health and safety and risk assessment issues.
14.
Use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies within the areas of electronics.
15.
Extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem and, in solving the problem, use computer-based engineering tools when appropriate.
16.
Apply and adapt a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies in unfamiliar situations related to the areas of electronics.
17.
Generate an innovative design for products, systems, components or processes related to the areas of electronics to fulfil new needs.
18.
Apply engineering techniques within the context of the areas of electronics taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints.
19.
Workshop and laboratory skills.
20.
Have the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form.
21.
Have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Course Structure
Masters Level
Interim Award
Postgraduate Certificate
Postgraduate Certificate
Postgraduate Diploma
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The course is taught via lectures, tutorials and laboratory practical sessions and demonstrations. Computational, practical and tutorial work is carried out in one of the school’s well equipped laboratories. Project work is frequently carried out using the same equipment and test rigs that are used for advanced research at the … For more content click the Read More button below.
Modules are taught over a twelve week period and assessment takes place during, or at the end of, that period. Assessment is via assignment only or a combination of examination and assignment. The precise method of assessment for a given module is contained within the relevant specification document. A minimum mark of 50% is required to pass each module. Minimum achievement of the outcomes for a particular module, requiring a basic level of understanding, knowledge and ability, will enable the student to pass the module. A more detailed appreciation will be required for a higher mark.
Any student obtaining a weighted average mark of 70% or above for their course will be eligible for their award ‘With Distinction’. Any student obtaining a weighted average mark of between 60% and 69.9% for their course will be eligible for their award ‘With Merit.’
Support for Students and their Learning
- Year tutors are available to provide guidance on academic progress.
- Module tutors are available to help with academic problems both inside and outside timetabled hours.
- Supporting documentation is provided, either online or printed in the form of student handbooks, module handbooks, programme specifications and module specifications.
- All students will undertake Personal Development and Planning
Criteria for Admission
An entrant will normally be a graduate in electronic engineering or a related discipline with 2.2. If entry is with a qualification at a lower level, but with compensating experience, the qualification and experience should both be in the area electronic engineering.
Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
Quality and Standards
- The University’s Teaching and Learning Committee has ultimate responsibility for quality and standards of teaching and learning in the University.
- The School Board, via the School Teaching and Learning Committee has responsibility for implementing university policy through school-defined procedures.
- Periodic school and subject reviews take place on a rolling quinquennial programme and focus inter alia on the arrangements for quality management and enhancement, teaching, learning and assessment, C&IT strategies, the articulation and assurances of standards, external examiner reports and evaluation and links with professional bodies, employers and other external organisations.
Monitoring, Development and Evaluation
- The Course Committee is responsible for the monitoring and development of the course or programme, taking account of feedback from staff, students and external examiners. Feedback is sought as follows:
- from students through annual course and module evaluation questionnaires, termly staff-student liaison meetings and input from student members of the Course Committee;
- from external examiners through annual reports, course assessment board minutes, assessment moderation reports and informal verbal communication during the year.
- The annual evaluation of the course/programme is the responsibility of the School Board. The Course Committee prepares an annual evaluation report comprising reporting and evaluation, informed by feedback from staff, students and external examiners and by statistical data, under the following headings:
- Outstanding Issues from the previous Year
- Student Achievement
- Standards
- Student Learning Opportunities/Experience
- Teaching, Learning, Assessment and Curriculum Development
- Evaluation of Modules
- Student Applications/Enrolment
- Management and resources
- Summary of Actions required.
Validation of Courses, Modules and Changes
- Course validation takes place under the University's Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Programmes.
- Amendments to course/programme and module documents are validated by the School Accreditation and Validation Panel.
Teaching and Learning
- The School Teaching and Learning Panel, a sub-committee of the School Teaching and Learning Committee, is tasked with implementing the University's teaching and learning strategy and with fostering innovation in teaching and learning and the dissemination of good practice.
- A process for the peer observation of teaching is in place with the object of enhancing teaching practice and sharing ideas between staff.
Please note
University awards are regulated by the Regulations for Awards (Taught Courses) on the University website.
Quick links to the Regulations for Taught Students, procedures and forms can be accessed on the University website.
Regulation of Assessment
PgCert Electronic and Automotive Engineering
The PgCert in Electronic and Automotive Engineering consists of a 60 credit taught programme in which students must acquire the following credits: at least 30 credits from core modules and the remaining credits from optional modules available on the programme.
PgCert Engineering Studies
The PgCert in Engineering Studies consists of a taught programme in which students acquire their 60 credits from one core module plus optional modules taught on the programme.
Exception to Regulations
All courses are accredited by the professional body, The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), as meeting relevant academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status. As a condition of accreditation, the following regulation, in addition to that currently found in the University of Huddersfield Regulations for Awards, must also be satisfied:
- Where a module comprises two or more modes of assessment, all assessment components of weighting greater than 30%, are required to gain a minimum grade of no more than 10% below the pass mark.
- For M-Level modules the threshold will be 40%.
- A maximum of 15 credits in a Master’s degree can be condoned (termed Compensation by the Engineering Council).
Indicators of Quality and Standards
Programme validation
The MSc Electronic Engineering programmes at the University have been accredited by the professional body – The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for over 20 years. The most recent re-accreditation approval, received from the IET was in September 2021, with the next event scheduled in 2026.
The MSc Electronic Engineering courses are ‘Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.’