Programme Specification for the 2025/6 academic year
MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry | Programme code | UFX5ENSENS01 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Academic year | 2025/6 | |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
The Electrical and Electronic Engineering programmes at Exeter are part of a wider family of Engineering programmes that have been developed around a number of core principles that distinguish them as innovative, forward looking and student centred. Exeter’s approach to engineering education emphasis collaborative project based learning (PBL), contextualised teaching and an emphasis on skills development and practical application of knowledge. Starting with a core first year and building on commonalities with other engineering disciplines we deliver a unique teaching style based on the pillars of analysis, design and sustainability. Our engineering programmes also equip students with an awareness of entrepreneurship and the skills and confidence to apply their engineering knowledge in entrepreneurial endeavours. In a fast-changing world we introduce advanced methodologies in analogue and digital electronics, digital signal processing, electric machines telecommunication systems, electrical and power systems, and microprocessor and microcontroller technologies. Professional practice–led and project- based learning, delivered through industry-focused modules and individual and team projects, spans the entire programme and ensures that our graduates are industry–ready with awareness of engineering ethics in their development as professional engineers. The M-level modules maintain the breadth of Electrical and Electronic engineering subjects and support modules in robotics technology, drive and power systems and advanced communications.
The year in industry will give students the chance to put what you have learnt to practical advantage in a commercial or industrial environment, thereby gaining a valuable insight into the interplay between theoretical skills and understanding acquired at university and the practicalities of deployment in a “real-world” setting.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
The MEng degree programme is designed to deliver all of the required learning outcomes as set out in UK-SPEC for an integrated MEng degree. Higher level modules (including projects) are based on research-led teaching building upon the expertise of the electronic engineering academic staff.
The programme aims to enable students to become:
(a) flexible and autonomous engineering graduates equipped to adopt key leadership roles within multi-disciplinary engineering environments and working in design or research and development teams, contributing innovation, analytical and original thought and discipline specific expertise, demonstrating a holistic understanding of the context within which they work, supporting the work of others and taking full responsibility and demonstrating self motivation for their own personal and professional development;
(b) academically qualified to become chartered engineers within the appropriate engineering industry at the earliest opportunity;
(c) aware of the environmental, economic, social and sustainability issues that are an integral part of the professional engineer's role in society;
(d) able to work well in multi-disciplinary groups with experience of communication, organization, planning and logistics;
(e) through their experience of a Year in Industry, the ability to learn how engineering skills are deployed in an industrial or commercial setting and the importance of soft skills within the workplace.
Through this programme, the Department will provide students with: learning opportunities to match their abilities and aspirations, personal academic and pastoral support throughout their university career, appropriate methods of teaching and assessment and a programme of study that they find demanding, interesting and intellectually stimulating, while allowing them to enjoy other aspects of university life. The Department will also seek to promote the role of industry and engineering institutions and the benefits that they can provide to undergraduates e.g. through links with the industrial club and student membership of the engineering institutions. The programme also aims, through the Year in Industry, to encourage awareness of an individual’s skills set and development areas as well as enabling students to establish links and network contacts with industry.
4. Programme Structure
The MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry programme is a (5) year programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level (7) (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is divided into (5) ‘Stages’.
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
Stage 1
120 credits of compulsory modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG1002 | Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing | 30 | Yes |
| ENG1005 | Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project | 30 | Yes |
| ENS1000 | Fundamentals of Engineering | 15 | No |
| ENG1007 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 15 | Yes |
| ENG1008 | Fundamentals of Materials | 15 | Yes |
| ENG1009 | Fundamentals of Electronics | 15 | Yes |
Stage 2
120 credits of compulsory modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG2003 | Electronic Engineering Challenge Project | 30 | Yes |
| ENG2009 | Modelling of Engineering Systems | 15 | Yes |
| ENG2017 | Communication and Networking Technologies | 15 | Yes |
| ENG2118 | Analogue and Digital Electronics Design | 15 | Yes |
| ENG2008 | Microcontroller Engineering | 15 | Yes |
| ENS2005 | Control Engineering | 15 | Yes |
| ENG2006 | Industry 4.0 | 15 | No |
Stage 3
120 credits of compulsory modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECM3174 | Year in Industry | 120 | Yes |
Stage 4
90 credits of compulsory modules, 30 credits of optional modules.
a Select 15 credits of options from List A.
b Select 15 credits of options from List B.
* ENG3018 Control Engineering is compulsory for any students who did not take ENS2005 during stage 2 and those students should take this module rather than an option in group B.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECM3166 | Communications Engineering | 15 | Yes |
| ENG3012 | Mechatronics | 15 | Yes |
| ENS3011 | Electronic and Electrical Design and Build: Part 1 - Research | 15 | Yes |
| ENS3012 | Electronic and Electrical Design and Build: Part 2 - Development | 15 | Yes |
| ENG3004 | Engineering Electromagnetics | 15 | Yes |
| ENS3013 | Electric Machines and Power Electronics | 15 | Yes |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECM3165 | Digital Signal Processing [See note a above] | 15 | No |
| ENS3014 | Power Systems Analysis [See note a above] | 15 | No |
| ENG3010 | Industrial Awareness and Problem Solving [See note b above] | 15 | No |
| ENG3017 | Quality Control and Improvement [See note b above] | 15 | No |
| ENG3011 | Management and Leadership [See note b above] | 15 | No |
| PHY3222 | Energy, Materials and Sustainability [See note b above] | 15 | No |
| ENG3023 | Zero Emission Vehicles [See note b above] | 15 | No |
Stage 5
60 credits of compulsory modules, 60 credits of optional modules.
c Select 30 credits of options from List C.
d Select 30 credits of options from List D.
e You must choose ENS3014 Power Systems Analysis as one of your 15 credit options from List D if you did not take it in Stage 4.
* ENGM009 Electric Machines and Power Electronics is compulsory for any students who did not take ENS3013 at stage three and these students should take this module in place of one option in group A.
* ENGM029 Power Systems Analysis is compulsory for any student who did not take ENS3014 at stage three and these students should take this module in place of one option in group B.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGM015 | MEng Individual Investigative Project | 45 | Yes |
| ENGM031 | Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy Systems | 15 | Yes |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECMM141 | Multivariable State-Space Control [See note c above] | 15 | Yes |
| ENGM020 | Robotics and Automation [See note c above] | 15 | Yes |
| ENGM016 | Metamaterials [See note c above] | 15 | No |
| ENGM002 | Advanced Communication Systems [See note c above] | 15 | Yes |
| ENGM003 | Advanced Finite Element Analysis [See note d above] | 15 | No |
| ENGM030 | Digital Twinning for Power System Plant [See note d above] | 15 | No |
| ENS3014 | Power Systems Analysis [See note d above] | 15 | No |
| ENGM032 | Resilience of Electrical Energy Systems [See note d above] | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. demonstrate understanding of mathematical and computational methods and their use for modelling, analysis, design and communication in engineering | ||
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
7. demonstrate an analytical, systematic and creative approach to problem solving | ||
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
17. communicate effectively using the full range of currently available methods | ||
7. Programme Regulations
Progression from 2nd to 3rd year
Students must have gained an average of 60% or more in the first 2 years to progress to stage 3 MEng (weighting is 40% 1st year, 60% 2nd year). Students who do not reach the threshold may progress to stage 3 of the equivalent BEng programme.
Condonement
This programme is accredited by a PSRB under license from the Engineering Council. Therefore, the latest Engineering Council regulations on condonement apply to this. Please find further details in the TQA Manual here: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/about/governance/tqa/spec/
Assessment and Awards
Assessment at stage one does not contribute to the summative classification of the award. The award will normally be based on the degree mark formed from the credit-weighted average marks for stages 2, 3, 4 and 5 combined in the ratio 2:1:4:6 respectively.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
In accordance with University policy a system of personal tutors is in place for all students on this programme. A University-wide statement on such provision is included in the University's TQA Manual. As a student enrolled on this programme you will receive the personal and academic support of the Programme Coordinator and will have regular scheduled meetings with your Personal Tutor; you may request additional meetings as and when required. The role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.
Information Technology (IT) Services provide a wide range of services throughout the Exeter campuses including open access computer rooms, some of which are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Help may be obtained through the Helpdesk, and most study bedrooms in halls and flats are linked to the University's campus network.
Additionally, the College has its own dedicated IT support staff, helpdesk and computer facilities which are linked to the wider network, but which also provide access to some specialised software packages. Email is an important channel of communication between staff and students in the College and an extensive range of web-based information (see https://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/emps/) is maintained for the use of students, including a comprehensive and annually revised student handbook.
The Harrison Learning Resource Centre is generally open during building open hours. The Centre is available for quiet study, with four separate rooms that can be booked for meetings and group work. Amongst its facilities, the Learning Resource Centre has a number of desks, four meeting rooms with large LCD screens, and free use of a photocopier. Also available are core set texts from your module reading lists, and undergraduate and MSc projects from the past two years.
Online Module study resources provide materials for modules that you are registered for, in addition to some useful subject and IT resources. Generic study support resources, library and research skills, past exam papers, and the 'Academic Honesty and Plagiarism' module are also available through the student portal (http://ele.exeter.ac.uk)
Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry
19. UCAS Code
H132
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 600 |
ECTS credits | 300 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
Level 1
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 24/10/2024 |
Date of last revision | 24/10/2024 |
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