Programme Specification
MSc Electronics
Academic Year 2022/23
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| Programme Title | MSc Electronics | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Master of Science | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | ELE-MSC-EN | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100165 - Electronic engineering - 100 |
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| ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
| Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 1 Academic Year |
Total Credits for Programme | 180 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Engineering (2015) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 03-07-18 |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
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Programme Specific Regulations 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. |
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Students with protected characteristics N/A |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
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 SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Analyse and design advanced engineering systems/components. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, coursework assignments, tutorial examples and major project. 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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Make effective use of both oral and written communication skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Oral presentations form an important part of the project. Methods of Assessment Project assessment includes conduct, oral presentations and written reports |
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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. |
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Demonstrate problem solving skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, coursework assignments, tutorial examples and major project. Methods of Assessment Written examinations; laboratory/workshops; coursework, design exercises, presentations and reports. |
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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. |
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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 & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| 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% |
| MEMS Devices & Technology | ELE8083 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Digital Signal Processing | ELE8059 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | -- | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% |
Notes
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