Course summary
Why choose this course? From transport and renewable energy to aerospace and robotics, this degree equips you with the sought-after skills to work at the forefront of new and emerging technologies. The course, accredited by the Engineering Council, explores how electrical engineers shape the future of these sectors through innovation and design. You will:
- Have access to electronic design and testing labs, power electronics labs, programmable logic controllers (PLC) labs and computer-aided design (CAD) labs.
- Gain practical experience on industry-standard software packages, developing skills that are sought-after by industry.
- Be equipped with analytical, computational, design and transferable skills, including an awareness of social, environmental and ethical implications.
- Benefit from strong links to local and national industry, with opportunities for site visits.
- Focus on specialisms within Power, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control.
- Be able to tailor your module choices to specialise in either Electrical or Electronic Engineering, depending on your goals and interests.
- Study a course where 85.7% of graduates are in paid work or study 15 months after graduating* * WGU analysis of unpublished data.
- Industry placement year provides students with a more diverse range of skills and experiences in a workplace setting.
- Focus on practical as well as academic study, with access to the facilities in our electronic design and testing labs, power electronics labs, programmable logic controllers (PLC) labs and computer-aided design (CAD) labs.
- Gain practical experience on industry-standard software packages, including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, MATLAB and Simulink, Multisim and Ultiboard, Texas -Instruments Code Composer Studio, Microchip MPLAB, Keysight Vee Pro and Siemens Step 7 software.
- Strong industry links provide opportunities to visit local and regional companies to gain invaluable work experience in the engineering industry.
- Focus on specialisms within Power, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control.
- Dedicated maths support centre for students.
- This degree programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), helping to improve graduate employability.
Modules
What you will study YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) The Level 4 modules will lay the foundations for the rest of your degree programme and will equip you with the core theoretical and practical skills you will need to complete the remaining years of study successfully. MODULES Engineering Mathematics Introduction to Electrical and Mechanical Science CAD and Production Science Engineering Professional Development Problem Solving with Programming Analogue & Digital Electronics YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) In this year you will specialise in your chosen route. You will study a combination of core modules and either the electrical or electronic modules at Level 5, depending on your chosen route of study. MODULES Further Engineering Mathematics Engineering Futures – Research, Ethics and Sustainability Intelligent Control System Design Electrical Power Engineering Industrial Automations & PLCs Embedded Systems YEAR 3 (Industry Placement) This module aims to provide you with the opportunity to gain valuable experience of the engineering-related workplace via first-hand experience. It will allow you to undertake a sustained period, embedded with a host employer, to work on one or more defined projects or goals. You will be expected to find and secure a suitable placement opportunity. The Industrial Placement will normally take place during the normal academic year, as if over the two normal University semesters. As such its duration should normally be in the region of 20-40 weeks dependent on working hours. YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6) The focus of your final year will be your supervised engineering project. This will give you the opportunity to showcase the engineering skills that you’ve developed in the previous years. The rest of the Level 6 credits for your final year will comprise of either electrical or electronic modules, depending on your chosen route of study. MODULES Project (40 credits) Professional Engineering Electronic Design and Testing Digital Signal Processing Electrical Route (optional) Power Electronics and Electrical Machines Electronic Route (optional) Wireless Communication and Antennas The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment method
Teaching & Assessment A broad range of assessment methods are used; these include phase tests, written assignments, practical work on computers, a portfolio of work, logbooks, presentations and laboratory work case studies and CAD. A combination of this work may form part of your assessment, alongside time-constrained exams. Each module is assessed by a variety of methods, enabling students to display their full potential. A project dissertation will form one of the final parts of your assessment. TEACHING AND LEARNING Teaching methods include lectures, laboratory sessions, student-led seminars and guided research. Independent learning is an important aspect of all modules, as it enables students to develop both their subject-specific and key skills. Independent learning is promoted through guided study and feedback given to students. Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- BEIP
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Wrexham (Main Campus)
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you require a Student Visa (formerly referred to as Tier 4 visa) to study in the UK, please apply through Centurus at https://centurusone.com/apply/1111.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 - 112 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000* | Year 1 |
| England | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Industrial Placement year will cost £1800.
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW