Electronic and Communication Engineering (Top-up) BEng(Hons)
Communications technology is a crucial part of the world economy, advances in electronics and communications have had immeasurable impact on the modern world, and it is still a growing industry. With lots of opportunities for people who are qualified and skilled in the subject, to improve the world we live in, this one-year top-up course could help you take your place in this exciting profession.
Electronic and Communication Engineering (Top-up) is designed for people who have already spent two years studying a related subject at university or higher education level. For instance, you might already have an HND in Electronic and Communication Engineering. If you’re not only interested in just technology, but also in how technology is managed and applied, then this course could be for you. Unlike our other Electronic and Electrical Engineering courses, the Top Up route is not directly accredited by the IET, although graduates may subsequently apply for professional registration with the IET.
The course covers a broad range of topics, including a mix of advanced technology and technology management modules. We’ll also encourage you to look at technology within the wider business, commercial and legal context. You’ll explore:
Digital and analogue system integration
Digital signal processing
AM and FM detectors
Aerials and satellite communications
Digital radio and TV.
The course also covers Internet of Things, the interconnection via the Internet of computing devices embedded in everyday objects, enabling them to send and receive data. It is a technology of the future for electronics and communications engineers.
There are plenty of opportunities for you to engage in practical work on the course and you also have the chance to undertake a project on a suitable topic of your choice.
This course is aimed to prepare you to find a job in this dynamic and exciting industry. So we focus on the practical aspects, and give you lots of opportunities to experience the working environment.
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Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
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PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry requirements for this course are considered on an individual basis and are normally one of the following:
HND at Merit, or equivalent, in a Science/Engineering/Technology subject.
Foundation Degree in a Science/Engineering/Technology subject.
Completion of two years of a Degree course in a related Science/Engineering/Technology subject.
Your previous studies should be in a physics or engineering science related area. Other sciences may not be acceptable as they may not contain the relevant mathematical components that are an essential requirement for this course.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
16000 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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