BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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Introduction
The BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering aims to develop Engineers with a broad understanding of current technology and practice trends in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, covering a wide range of topics related to power and electronic systems. This discipline encompasses a wide skills base and the course equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, professionalism and confidence to thrive in the always-evolving field of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, as well as gaining the transferrable skills to find employment in a diverse set of industrial, commercial and research sectors.
Through special option modules, this course can provide graduates with expertise and specialisation in areas which are rapidly evolving and have, possibly, the highest employability potential in Engineering:
> Telecommunications and Mobile Technologies
> Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems
Employability is central to our degree provision and through this programme students will develop the necessary electrical and electronic engineering skills to ensure their successful career in this field. Course delivery allows students to concentrate in their chosen area depending on module choices, including Telecommunications, Mobile Technologies, Renewable Energy Systems, Digital Design, Electronics and Power Systems. This ensures their studies are shaped to suit their career aspirations.
We consider practical experience an important component of our students’ future employability. Through a number of modules, students will have the opportunity to get hands-on, practical understanding and experience to enhance their skills. Industrial placements may also be available for students to broaden their practical work experience and to consolidate their learning, as well as establishing a professional network which can provide them with a significant advantage in their early career development.
LINK WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES
The programme is recognised by the Cyprus Technical and Scientific Chamber (ETEK).
Students are eligible to register to ETEK upon graduation.
Career Opportunities
Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates are in greater demand more than ever, which means the possible career options are varied. Graduates could be employed in many different industry sectors including but not limited to, electronics, IT, energy, power, transportation, telecommunications, and consumer electronics, as well as in research and development.
Electronics Design Engineer
Focus: Designing and developing electronic circuits, systems, and devices for consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial applications.
Power Systems Engineer
Focus: Designing, maintaining, and improving power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
Automation Engineer
Focus: Developing automation and control systems for manufacturing, robotics, and industrial processes.
Telecom Engineer
Focus: Designing and maintaining communication networks, including mobile, satellite, and fiber-optic systems.
Course Benefits
Diverse Career Opportunities
Graduates can work in multiple industries, including power systems, telecommunications, robotics, aerospace, renewable energy, and consumer electronics, offering a wide range of career paths.
Hands-On Practical Experience
The programme includes lab work, industry projects, and real-world problem-solving, helping students apply theoretical concepts to practical engineering challenges.
Strong Industry Links & Employability Focus
The programme includes internships, industrial placements, and real-world projects, helping students build connections with leading companies and increasing job prospects.
Pathway to Research & Postgraduate Studies
Students can participate in innovative research projects and pursue further studies in areas such as renewable energy, telecommunications, and embedded systems, opening doors to MSc and PhD opportunities.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
The course is designed to meet international engineering standards, with opportunities to gain membership in professional bodies such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Strong Industry Links & Employability Focus
The programme includes internships, industrial placements, and real-world projects, helping students build connections with leading companies and increasing job prospects.
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Programme Modules per Year
Learning Outcomes
A1. Evaluate, compare and contrast the essential concepts and physical principles of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering discipline:
(i) applicable to electronic component and circuit design; instrumentation and measurement; signal processing, conditioning and conversion; communications systems.
(ii) applicable to digital and programmable system design, associated methodologies of programming and hardware description languages.
(iii) applicable to power systems, generation, distribution and control of high current and voltage applications.
A2. Apply knowledge and understanding of mathematics underpinning the Electrical and Electronic Engineering discipline; system analysis, computational algorithms.
A3. Evaluation of the wider commercial and economic context of engineering, applicable business and management techniques, relevant social and legal constraints.
A4. Explain sustainability issues and ability to produce engineering solutions which promote sustainable development.
B1. Application of engineering principles, general physical principles and underlying engineering science to the analysis and solution of engineering problems.
B2. Development and appraisal of theoretical and quantitative models and computer software for the simulation, design and verification of electrical and electronic systems and devices.
B3. Manage costs in order to produce system designs which both meet defined requirements and are economically viable.
B4. Demonstrate practical competencies in laboratory and workshop skills required for the test, measurement and fabrication of electrical and electronic systems and devices.
B5. Evaluation of the wider multidisciplinary context within which engineering knowledge is applicable.
B6. Application of the codes of practice, standards and quality management processes applicable to electronic systems design, adopting these where appropriate to the design process.
C1. Ability to apply and evaluate systems to the top-level design of electrical and electronic systems, and the decomposition & synthesis of sub-systems using appropriate technologies.
C2. Ability to define a problem including understanding customer needs.
C3. The ability to creatively apply engineering principles to establish innovative solutions and to ensure their fitness for purpose.
C4. Manage design processes and evaluate outcomes.
C5. Exercise of engineering judgement accounting for professional & ethical responsibilities.
C6. Ability to analyse and interpret unfamiliar problems, apply unfamiliar concepts and manage the inherent technical uncertainty.
D1. Effective exploitation of literature, locate and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources.
D2. Communicate in an accurate, persuasive and succinct form, via a variety of media.
D3. Independence, self-awareness, and the intrinsic motivation to develop technical proficiencies and achieve goals without external influence.
D4. Work effectively as part of a team.
D5. Personal development planning, self-directed learning and reflection for future CPD.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for this programme are:
Requirement 1
Apolytirion or High Schoof Leaving Certificate, or 96 A' Level points in relevant subjects.
Requirement 2
Proof of English Language knowledge to a score of at least IELTS 5.5, or other equivalent according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
How To Apply?
Step by Step Application Process.
Complete the UCLan Cyprus application FORM.
Provide copies of:
– School Leaving Certificate & Marksheet
– English Language Qualification (see Entry Requirements)
– ID/Passport
Payment of €50 application fee (non-refundable) for the Admissions Department to officially evaluate your application and if successful to receive your Offer for a Place to Study at UCLan Cyprus.
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