Courses

Postgraduate Programme Specification

MSc Electronics with Professional Internship

Academic Year 2022/23

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Programme Title

MSc Electronics with Professional Internship

Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)

Master of Science

Programme Code

ELE-MSC-EP

UCAS Code

HECoS Code

100165 - Electronic engineering - 100

ATAS Clearance Required

Health Check Required

Portfolio Required

Interview Required

Mode of Study

Full Time

Type of Programme

Postgraduate

Length of Programme

Full Time - 2 Academic Years

Total Credits for Programme

180

Exit Awards available

Institute Information

Teaching Institution	Queen's University Belfast
School/Department	Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Quality Code https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code Higher Education Credit Framework for England https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/higher-education-credit-framework-for-england	Level 7
Subject Benchmark Statements https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/quality-code/qualifications-frameworks.pdf	Engineering (2015)
Accreditations (PSRB)
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)	Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 07-03-18

Regulation Information

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

Programme Specific Regulations

The programme is available for full-time study only.

Students study the taught modules (120 CATS points) within the first seven months of the course. They will also commence an individual research project (60 CATS points) and continue this through to month 12. Following submission of the project dissertation, students will progress to their professional internship.

To be awarded a pass for a module, students must achieve a satisfactory performance (40% or more) in all of the specified compulsory elements (such as examination and coursework) as well as achieving an overall pass mark (50% or more) for the module.

Students who have failed two or less modules are normally permitted one further attempt to pass a failed module with the mark used in calculating the final award being capped at 50%.

Students who have failed more than two modules, or who have failed a module twice, will normally be required to withdraw from the course.

Those who fail to obtain 120 CATS points in the taught modules will be considered for the award of a Postgraduate Certificate.

Normally, students must have satisfactorily completed the required taught modules (120 CATS points) before they will be permitted to complete their individual research project or progress to the professional internship.

Students who fail the individual research project will have the opportunity to resit.

The project and dissertation must be passed at 50% or more for the award of the MSc.

After satisfactory completion of the taught modules and project dissertation, students must gain at least 9 months professional experience in a manner approved by the School. A report on the professional internship activities must be submitted by the student and must be of an appropriate standard for the award. Those who fail to satisfactorily complete the internship will be considered for the award of an MSc in Electronics.

Students with protected characteristics

N/A

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

Educational Aims Of Programme

To provide an opportunity for graduates in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering to extend, enhance and update their knowledge and experience, and for other suitably qualified students to acquire the capability for professional involvement in Electronics.

To develop critical and analytical problem solving skills and transferable skills that relate to literacy, numeracy, computing, team-working and personal presentations and interactions to prepare graduates for their future career.

To enable students to gain experience in the planning and conduct of a major research project, and in the analysis and presentation of the results of the research.

Distinctive features:
-teaching is informed by top grade research;
-staff are accessible;
-many aspects are supported by practical design examples.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Analyse and design advanced engineering systems/components.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, coursework assignments, tutorial examples and major project.
Independent study.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods are linked to the learning outcomes for each module and include; written examinations; laboratory/workshops; coursework, design exercises, and reports.
Project assessment includes conduct, presentations and written reports.

Plan, conduct, present and report a major engineering project.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Independent project work, project aims and objectives, production of a project plan, preparation and presentation of project work, production of a detailed technical report. Working to submission deadlines

Methods of Assessment

Project assessment includes conduct, oral presentations and written reports

Analyse, evaluate and interpret experimental data.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Analysis of results from coursework exercises and experimental project work. Examples from lectures and tutorials. Comparison of experimental data with theoretical expectations.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include; written examinations; laboratory/workshops; coursework, designs, reports.
Project assessment includes conduct, presentations and written reports.

Formulate and test concepts and hypotheses.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, coursework assignments, tutorial examples and major project.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include; written examinations; laboratory/workshops; coursework, designs, reports.
Project assessment includes conduct, presentations and written reports.

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Make effective use of both oral and written communication skills.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Oral presentations form an important part of the project.
Production of written coursework in taught modules and reports, including a major project dissertation.

Methods of Assessment

Project assessment includes conduct, oral presentations and written reports

Make effective use of Information Technology.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Coursework including use of specialised CAD and modelling packages as appropriate to the individual module. Use of word processing, spreadsheets, etc in production of coursework and project reports and PowerPoint presentations.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework and project assessment, including conduct, oral presentations and written reports.

Demonstrate problem solving skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, coursework assignments, tutorial examples and major project.
Independent study.

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations; laboratory/workshops; coursework, design exercises, presentations and reports.

Demonstrate time management and organisational skills.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Coursework in taught modules and the major project.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework and project assessment, including conduct, oral presentations and written reports.

Work with independence and critically asses own progress and achievements.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Coursework in taught modules and the major project.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework and project assessment, including conduct, oral presentations and written reports.

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant principles, methodologies and analytical methods

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, coursework assignments, tutorial examples and major project.

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations; coursework, design exercises, presentations and reports

Prepare descriptive and interpretative technical reports.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Coursework in taught modules and the major project.

Methods of Assessment

Written coursework and project reports.

Knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, coursework assignments, and major project.

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations; coursework, design exercises, presentations and reports

Knowledge and understanding of management and business practices, their limitations, and how these may be applied in the context of the particular specialisation.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, coursework assignments, and major project.

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations; coursework, design exercises, presentations and reports

Understanding of different roles within an engineering team and the ability to exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Coursework in taught modules, and major project.

Methods of Assessment

Written coursework; presentations and reports.

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Apply analytical and numerical techniques to a range of electronic engineering design and analysis problems.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, coursework assignments, tutorial examples and major project.

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations; coursework, design exercises, presentations and reports

Apply software, hardware and CAD skills as appropriate to electronic engineering problems.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, coursework assignments, tutorial examples and major project.

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations; coursework, design exercises, presentations and reports

Identify critical parameters in the analysis, design and evaluation of advanced electronic systems and components.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, coursework assignments, tutorial examples and major project.

Methods of Assessment

Written examinations; coursework, design exercises, presentations and reports

Demonstrate experience of working in a professional engineering environment.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Industrial placement programme.

Methods of Assessment

Continuous assessment and written report

Module Information

Stages and Modules

Module Title	Module Code	Level/ stage	Credits	Availability		Duration	Pre-requisite			Assessment
				S1	S2			Core	Option	Coursework %	Practical %	Examination %
Microelectronics Devices & Technology	ELE8084	7	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	30%	0%	70%
Wireless Sensor Systems	ELE8096	7	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	--	YES	40%	0%	60%
Control and Estimation Theory	ELE8088	7	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	--	YES	60%	40%	0%
Digital Signal Processing	ELE8059	7	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	--	YES	40%	0%	60%
MEMS Devices & Technology	ELE8083	7	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	40%	0%	60%
Project	ELE8060	7	60	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	85%	15%	0%
Intelligent Systems and Control	ELE8066	7	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	--	YES	40%	0%	60%
Wireless Communications	ELE8078	7	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	--	YES	20%	0%	80%
Professional Internship	ELE8087	8	0	YES	YES	36 weeks	N	YES	--	100%	0%	0%

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