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UDEEITFY - BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering and Internet of Things (including foundation year)

Course Specification


Validation status Validated
Highest award Bachelor of Engineering Level Honours
Possible interim awards Bachelor of Engineering, Diploma of Higher Education, Certificate of Higher Education
Total credits for course 480
Awarding institution London Metropolitan University
Teaching institutions London Metropolitan University
School School of Computing and Digital Media
Subject Area Communications Technology and Mathematics
Attendance options
Option Minimum duration Maximum duration
Full-time 4 YEARS 8 YEARS
Part-time 6 YEARS 8 YEARS
Course leader  

About the course and its strategy towards teaching and learning and towards blended learning/e-learning

BEng (Hons) Electronics and Internet of Things including Foundation Year course is designed to provide the students with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills in the areas of Communications Technology, Computing and Mathematics to enable them to embark with well-founded confidence onto the first year of an extended honours degree programme. It will provide a broad, varied stimulating experience, which allows students to assess their own aptitudes and interests and thus make an informed choice of progression pathway within the School of Computing and Digital Media.

This course addresses engineering skills-shortage in the area of in internet connected intelligent electronic and cyber physical systems. The rapid developments and demand in the field of internet connected electronic gadgets and systems suggests that electronic and IoT engineers will remain in high demand. This course is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills to work in a range of sectors such as consumer electronics, automobile, aviation, construction, telecommunication, scientific and military.

The course is supported by several specialised laboratories such as:

Microwave Engineering / Wireless Communications

Electronics Store / Digital Media Loans Desk

Prototyping and Production Lab

Simulation and Modelling Lab

IOT and Robotics/ Embedded Systems

Electronic Measurement and Testing Lab

Cisco Networking Labs

When studying any of our specialised modules students will spend a considerable part of the module in these laboratories, providing an opportunity to practise what students learn in their lectures and seminar sessions and (using an industry-standard simulation package) investigate, design, implement, test and document a variety of industry relevant examples of hardware, software and electronic systems. These sessions are performed individually or as part of a group.

Modules are mainly delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials/lab-based workshop sessions, and blended learning. Teaching materials such as lecture notes and pointers to other support learning materials are accessible via the university VLE network (e.g. WebLearn, Blackboard) and School’s network facilities (e.g. web server).

Appropriate blended learning approaches and technologies, such as, the University’s VLE, and specialised engineering labs are used to facilitate and support student learning to:

deliver course content;

encourage active learning;

provide formative and summative assessments, and prompt feedback;

enhance student engagement and learning experience.

The course with balanced theory and hands-on practice prepares motivated and academically minded graduates for entering into postgraduate studies such as MSc and/or MPhil/PhD. The final year project titles are continuously updated in consultation with our industrial partners to reflect recent technological advances and increase employability opportunities for our graduates.

Students will have opportunities to enhance the skills that employers in the industry are looking for and gain real experience through placements on client-driven projects – working with business and industry through our work-related learning module. The course will also help students develop interpersonal, team working and engineering skills alongside commercial, ethical and environmental awareness.

Course aims

This BEng course has been designed with the close collaboration with our Industrial Liaison Committee (ILC) and in accordance with the output standards set out by UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UKSPEC) ensuring threshold academic standard. The course aims:

To ensure that students are appropriately prepared to develop into professional engineers by meeting the Engineering Council’s UK-SPEC;

To produce graduates who are numerate, literate, analytical, articulate, practical, adaptive, creative, confident and inquisitive;

To apply analytical and mathematical modelling techniques used to solve problems in electronic circuit design and communications systems;

To develop analytical, practical and ICT skills appropriate for the specification, design, implementation and testing of electronic, embedded and IoT systems;

To promote awareness of commercial and economic context, social and business factors that influence the choice of solution to engineering problems including health, safety and risk (including environmental risk) issues;

To prepare students for employment by developing their transferable skills and problem-based learning skills;

To develop organisational, teamwork and practical management approaches required by professional engineers;

To develop critical and reflective capacities in students so that they are equipped to assess and plan their continuing developmental needs;

To provide students with sound knowledge and skills, confidence to solve multidisciplinary problems in the context of electronic engineering and Internet of Things;

To promote awareness in students of ethical issues concerning their work, their potential roles to operate within the appropriate code of professional conduct, recognising their responsibilities and obligations to society, the profession and the environment;

To provide a broad educational base with an emphasis on project-oriented activities where students will gain appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for a professional career in the field of electronics, microprocessors, wireless communications and internet connected intelligent systems.

The course at level 3 admits students who initially do not have the required qualifications for entry to level 4 to all School of Computing and Digital Media (SCDM) degree courses. The preparatory year of full time study raises students to a level where they are capable of entering a programme at Level 4 with a high likelihood of success.

The main aims of the course at level 3 are to equip students with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to embark with well-founded confidence onto the next year of the extended honours degree course in the areas of Computing, Creative Technology, Communications Technology and Mathematics. It provides students with a stimulating experience in key underpinning subjects which allows them to assess their own aptitudes and interests and thus make an informed choice of progression pathway. It is designed to develop in students the ability to communicate material of a technical nature both clearly and appropriately.

Course learning outcomes

By completing this course, it is expected that the student has developed the knowledge and the skills in five generic areas of competence aligned to UK-SPEC (3rd ed), which broadly covers:

A – Knowledge and understanding

(Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology).

A1 Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach in enabling the introduction and exploitation of new and advancing technology by showing an ability to:

• Identify the limits of own personal knowledge and skills and/or

• Strive to extend own technological capability and/or

• Broaden and deepen own knowledge base through research and experimentation.

A2 Engage in the creative and innovative development of engineering technology and continuous improvement systems by showing an ability to:

• Assess market needs and contribute to marketing strategies and/or

• Identify constraints and exploit opportunities for the development and

transfer of technology within own chosen field and/or

• Promote new applications when appropriate and/or

• Secure the necessary intellectual property(IP) rights and/or

• Develop and evaluate continuous improvement systems.

B – Design and development of processes, systems, services and products

(Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems).

B1 Identify potential projects and opportunities by showing an ability to:

• Establish and help develop solutions to meet users’ requirements and/or

• Consider and implement new and emerging technologies and/or

• Enhance engineering practices, products, processes, systems and services and/or

• Use own knowledge of the employer’s position to assess the viability of opportunities.

B2 Conduct appropriate research, and undertake design and development of engineering solutions by showing an ability to:

• Identify and agree appropriate research methodologies and/or

• Allocate and manage resources and/or

• Develop the necessary tests and/or

• Collect, analyse and evaluate the relevant data and/or

• Undertake engineering design and/or

• Prepare, present and agree design recommendations, with appropriate analysis of risk, and taking account of cost, quality, safety, reliability, appearance, fitness for purpose, security, intellectual property (IP) constraints and opportunities, and environmental impact.

B3 Manage implementation of design solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness by showing an ability to:

• Ensure that the application of the design results in the appropriate practical outcome and/or

• Implement design solutions, taking account of critical constraints, including due concern for safety and sustainability and/or

• Determine the criteria for evaluating the design solutions and/or

• Evaluate the outcome against the original specification and/or

• Actively learn from feedback on results to improve future design solutions and build best practice

C – Responsibility, management or leadership

(Provide technical and commercial leadership)

C1 Plan for effective project implementation by showing an ability to:

• Systematically review the factors affecting the project implementation including safety and sustainability considerations and/or

• Define a holistic and systematic approach to risk identification, assessment and management and/or

• Lead on preparing and agreeing implementation plans and method statements and/or

• Ensure that the necessary resources are secured and brief the project team and/or

• Negotiate the necessary contractual arrangements with other stakeholders (client, subcontractors, suppliers, etc).

C2 Plan, budget, organise, direct and control tasks, people and resources by showing an ability to:

• Set up appropriate management systems and/or

• Define quality standards, programme and budget within legal and statutory

requirements and/or

• Organise and lead work teams, coordinating project activities and/or

• Ensure that variations from quality standards, programme and budgets are

identified, and that corrective action is taken and/or

• Gather and evaluate feedback and recommend improvements.

C3 Lead teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs by showing an ability to:

• Agree objectives and work plans with teams and individuals and/or

• Identify team and individual needs, and plan for their development and/or

• Reinforce team commitment to professional standards and/or

• Lead and support team and individual development and/or

• Assess team and individual performance and provide feedback.

C4 Bring about continuous improvement through quality management by showing an ability to:

• Promote quality throughout the organisation and its customer and supplier

networks and/or

• Develop and maintain operations to meet quality standards and/or

• Direct project evaluation and propose recommendations for improvement.

D – Communication and inter-personal skills

(Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills)

D1 Communicate in English3 with others at all levels by showing an ability to:

• Lead, chair, contribute to and record meetings and discussions and/or

• Prepare communications, documents and reports on complex matters and/or

• Exchange information and provide advice to technical and non-technical colleagues.

D2 Present and discuss proposals by showing an ability to:

• Prepare and deliver presentations on strategic matters and/or

• Lead and sustain debates with audiences and/or

• Feed the results back to improve the proposals and/or

• Raise the awareness of risk.

D3 Demonstrate personal and social skills by showing an ability to:

• Know and manage own emotions, strengths and weaknesses and/or

• Be aware of the needs and concerns of others, especially where related to diversity and equality and/or

• Be confident and flexible in dealing with new and changing interpersonal situations and/or

• Identify, agree and lead work towards collective goals and/or

• Create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships, and resolve conflicts.

E – Professional commitment

(Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising

obligations to society, the profession and the environment).

E1 Comply with relevant codes of conduct by showing an ability to:

• Comply with the rules of professional conduct of own institution and/or

• Lead work within all relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, including social and employment legislation.

E2 Manage and apply safe systems of work by showing an ability to:

• Identify and take responsibility for own obligations for health, safety and welfare issues and/or

• Ensure that systems satisfy health, safety and welfare requirements and/or

• Develop and implement appropriate hazard identification and risk management systems and culture and/or

• Manage, evaluate and improve these systems and/or

• Apply a sound knowledge of health and safety legislation.

E3 Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development by showing an ability to:

• Operate and act responsibly, taking account of the need to progress environmental, social and economic outcomes simultaneously and/or

• Use imagination, creativity and innovation to provide products and services which maintain and enhance the quality of the environment and community, and meet financial objectives and/or

• Understand and secure stakeholder involvement in sustainable development and/or

• Use resources efficiently and effectively.

E4 Carry out and record CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice by showing an ability to:

• Undertake reviews of own development needs and/or

• Plan how to meet personal and organisational objectives and/or

• Carry out planned (and unplanned) CPD activities and/or

• Maintain evidence of competence development and/or

• Evaluate CPD outcomes against any plans made and/or

• Assist others with their own CPD.

E5 Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner by adhering to four fundamental principles:

• Accuracy and rigour

• Honesty and integrity

• Respect for life, law and the public good

• Responsible leadership: listening and informing

 

Principle QAA benchmark statements

The course design refers to Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)’s Subject Benchmark Statements in Engineering (2015) set out in UK Quality Code for Higher Education.

Assessment strategy

A range of assessment methods (class tests, theory and practical examinations, coursework through logbook/ case-study and laboratory report/ poster / artefact, viva) is employed throughout the course. The method of assessment and marking criteria for each module at each level is clearly described in the individual ‘Module Guide’ which is made available to the students at the start of the semester (via WebLearn - VLE). Every module (core as well as options) has a VLE presence providing students with comprehensive learning/teaching material including Workshops exercises. Module leaders use this site regularly to communicate with their students including providing general feedback, guidelines on how to write technical reports/ effective presentations and keeping logbooks. Two of the core modules at Level 3 and Level 4 have a mandatory formative/summative assessment element "Learning reflection essay" to initiate and induct students to reflective learning in order to develop effective and SMART study plans for all modules.

Students are provided with opportunities to develop an understanding of and the necessary skills to demonstrate good academic practice. Particularly, students will be encouraged to complete weekly tutorials/tests and laboratory exercises as well as periodic formative progress tests to enhance their learning. During laboratory sessions students receive ongoing support and feedback on their work to promote engagement and provide the basis for tackling the summative assessments.

The volume, timing and nature of assessment enable students to demonstrate the extent to which they have achieved the intended learning outcomes.

Formative and summative feedback are provided using a variety of methods and approaches, such as online, one to one and in groups on the submitted work, at various points throughout the teaching period and in line with University's policy on assessment and feedback.

Organised work experience, work based learning, sandwich year or year abroad

The course includes a 15-credit module on Work Related Learning (FC5W51) at Level 5. The module enables students to undertake an appropriate short period of professional activity, usually related to their course at level 5 (Intermediate level), with a business, research, or community organisation and to gain credit for their achievements. The activity may include a traditional placement, relevant part -time job, volunteering activity related to empowering London (in six key areas), approved research/development activity, an activity within London Met, an activity related to client’s brief or business start-up activity.

The Work Based Learning Team (WBLT) in coordination with the Careers and Employability team of the University provides advice on all stages of the selection process including developing CV, completing application forms, preparing for interview or online assessment.

In addition to the work-related module FC5W51, students can apply for a sandwich year at the end of Level 5 during the course

Course specific regulations

A to E Learning Outcomes of the course (with detailed sub headings in para 11) are:
• A - Knowledge and understanding
• B - Design and development of processes, systems, services and products
• C - Responsibility, management or leadership
• D - Communication and inter-personal skills
• E - Professional commitment

See course handbook for table.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) accreditation is awarded according to the following additional course regulation:

For students starting from academic year 2022-23, a maximum of 30 credits can be compensated across the programme excluding the final year individual project module. The minimum module mark for which compensation is allowed is no more than ten percentage points below the nominal module pass mark. If these conditions are violated the degree awarded will be a BSc. This compensation regulation will not apply to the foundation year of the programme.

Modules required for interim awards

Standard University Academic Regulations in line with Section 3.

Arrangements for promoting reflective learning and personal development

Most modules are based on lectures followed immediately by small-group tutorials, Laboratory / Workshops, individual and group case studies. These ‘after-lecture’ activities are considered to be an important part of a student's learning process. It is during these activities that students have an opportunity to reflect on their learning. For each activity, students are expected to keep a log book for their workshops giving a full account of the problems, methods of solutions, results and conclusions.

Students are expected to start their ‘Personal Development Plan (PDP) in Level-4 and to complete this during Level 6 project where students are assigned to a supervisor with whom they communicate on a weekly basis throughout the year.

Other external links providing expertise and experience

Output standards set out by Engineering Council’s UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) (3rd ed) ensuring threshold academic standard.

Career, employability and opportunities for continuing professional development

The rapid developments and demand in the field of internet connected electronic gadgets and systems suggests that electronic and IoT engineers will remain in high demand. This course will help students develop the necessary skills to work in a range of sectors such as consumer electronics, automobile, aviation, construction, telecommunication, scientific and military.

Some of the recent engineering graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Qualcomm, Bosch Engineering, SatixFy, Omega Analytic Systems Limited, Sollatek UK just to name a few

This course is also an excellent preparation for further studies or research by pursuing MSc or PhD.

Career opportunities

After graduation you’ll be well equipped to begin a career in areas such as cyber physical systems, electronics and the Internet of Things (IOT).

There will also be opportunities for postgraduate study at master’s, MPhil or PhD level.

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

  • at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
  • English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent, eg Functional Skills at Level 2), if you meet UCAS points criteria but obtained a grade D/3 in English and/or Maths at GCSE you may be offered a University test in these areas

Official use and codes

Approved to run from 2022/23 Specification version 1 Specification status Validated
Original validation date 24 Feb 2022 Last validation date 24 Feb 2022  
Sources of funding HE FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND
JACS codes 100165 (electronic engineering): 100%
Route code EEITFY

Course Structure

Stage 1 Level 03 September start Offered

Code Module title Info Type Credits Location Period Day Time
CC3101 Cyber Security Fundamentals Core 30 NORTH AUT+SPR WED PM
CS3101 Programming Core 30 NORTH AUT+SPR MON PM
CT3102 Introduction to Robotics and Internet of Things Core 30 NORTH AUT+SPR WED AM
MA3101 Mathematics Core 30 NORTH AUT+SPR MON AM
          NORTH SPR+SUM WED AM

Stage 1 Level 03 January start Not currently offered

Code Module title Info Type Credits Location Period Day Time
CC3101 Cyber Security Fundamentals Core 30        
CS3101 Programming Core 30        
CT3102 Introduction to Robotics and Internet of Things Core 30        
MA3101 Mathematics Core 30        

Stage 2 Level 04 September start Offered

Code Module title Info Type Credits Location Period Day Time
CS4001 Programming Core 30 NORTH AUT+SPR TUE AM
CT4001 Communications Engineering Core 30 NORTH AUT+SPR FRI AM
CT4002 Electronics Systems Core 30 NORTH AUT+SPR FRI PM
MA4005 Logic and Mathematical Techniques Core 30 NORTH AUT+SPR THU AM

Stage 3 Level 05 September start Offered

Code Module title Info Type Credits Location Period Day Time
CT5002 Mobile Communications Systems Core 30 NORTH AUT+SPR FRI PM
CT5003 Microprocessors & Embedded Systems Core 30 NORTH AUT+SPR TUE AM
CT5005 Network Engineering Core 30 NORTH AUT+SPR MON AM
CT5051 Advanced Electronics Systems Core 15 NORTH SPR THU PM
FC5W51 Work Related Learning Core 15 NORTH SPR WED PM
          NORTH AUT WED PM

Stage 4 Level 06 September start Offered

Code Module title Info Type Credits Location Period Day Time
CT6053 Digital Systems Applications Core 15 NORTH AUT WED AM
CT6058 IoT Systems and Security Core 15 NORTH SPR TUE PM
CT6064 Broadband Systems 1 Core 15 NORTH AUT THU PM
FC6P01 Project Core 30 NORTH AUT+SPR WED PM
CC6051 Ethical Hacking Option 15 NORTH SPR THU AM
CT6052 Wireless Networks (Cisco) Option 15 NORTH AUT FRI AM
CT6056 Applied Robotics Option 15 NORTH AUT TUE PM
CT6057 Computer Vision Option 15 NORTH SPR WED AM
CT6065 Broadband Systems 2 Option 15 NORTH SPR THU PM
XK0000 Extension of Knowledge Module Option 15 NORTH SPR NA  
          NORTH AUT NA