Available for Clearing 2024
**This is a Connected Degree**
Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.
**Overview**
On this course, you’ll learn to design, develop and manufacture electronic equipment and devices that could have a significant impact on the world. Develop your knowledge of the theory and desi...
**This is a Connected Degree**<br/>Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.<br/><br/>**Overview**<br/>On this course, you’ll learn to design, develop and manufacture electronic equipment and devices that could have a significant impact on the world. Develop your knowledge of the theory and design of electronics while putting theory into practice in our extensive facilities.<br/><br/>**BEng or MEng?**<br/>You can study this course as a 3-year Bachelors degree (BEng) or a 4-year integrated Masters degree (MEng).<br/><br/>When you finish the BEng course successfully, youll meet the educational requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status. Once youve met the work experience requirements for IEng status, you can progress to Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with further study and experience.<br/><br/>The MEng allows you to achieve a Master’s level degree with just one extra year of undergraduate study. When you finish the MEng course successfully, youll meet the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer status (CEng).<br/><br/>IEng and CEng status demonstrate your expertise and can include benefits such as improved career prospects and earning potential.<br/><br/>**Course highlights**<br/><br/><br/>- Use the latest equipment for analysing and measuring electronics, including logic analysers, spectrum analysers, digital scopes and multi-function generators<br/><br/><br/>- Work with analogue and digital components such as microprocessors, microcontrollers and programmable devices<br/><br/><br/>- Use experimental kits, such as ServoSET servo-mechanism (which helps you learn how to stabilise systems) and superheterodyne radio receivers (which help you understand the principles of radio receiver operation)<br/><br/><br/>- Get student membership of the Institute of Engineering and Technology, at no cost to you – giving you access to practical, technical and career-related resources, and opportunities to build links with prospective employers<br/><br/><br/>- Work on a multidisciplinary group project to get the practical experience sought by employers when you choose the 4-year MEng option<br/><br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/>The demand for innovation in medical technology devices, and consumer electronics such as mobile phones and televisions is always increasing. All engineering roles are listed in the UK Government’s skills shortage list.<br/><br/>90% of our BEng graduates and 95% of our MEng graduates are in work or further study after completing their course.<br/><br/>With electronic engineering professionals in high demand, graduates of our MEng course are earning £39,500 a year on average, 5 years after graduation.<br/><br/>Our graduates have worked for companies such as:<br/><br/><br/>- Thales<br/><br/><br/>- QinetiQ<br/><br/><br/>- Barnbrook Systems<br/><br/><br/>- Royal Navy<br/><br/><br/>- Network Rail<br/><br/><br/>- Flylogix<br/><br/><br/>- NXP Semiconductors<br/><br/><br/>Our graduates now work in roles including:<br/><br/><br/>- communications and information systems engineer<br/><br/><br/>- digital design engineer<br/><br/><br/>- electronic design engineer<br/><br/><br/>- graduate signalling and telecoms engineer<br/><br/><br/>- hardware design engineer<br/><br/><br/>- service application consultant<br/><br/><br/>Other graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.<br/><br/>**Placement opportunities**<br/><br/>After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.<br/><br/>A placement year gives you an advantage over other graduates who may understand theory but wont have the experience of applying their learning to a working environment. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations, and you’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.
Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.
All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.
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Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.<br/><br/>All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.<br/><br/>Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's VIP Clearing days on Saturday 19th August and Monday 21st August. Priority Clearing applicants will also get exclusive Clearing updates, a priority call back on Results Day, an invitation to a dedicated Clearing webinar on Tuesday 1st August, and one-to-one application support.<br/><br/>Through the webinar and open days, students can get a feel for Portsmouth's welcoming campus and community before joining the university. With guaranteed accommodation, they can rest easy and ensure they are in the heart of the student community.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H613
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff120 128 120-128 points from 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include a relevant subject. Scottish HigherNot Accepted Access to HE Diploma122-128 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 30 29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level, with one relevant subject at Higher Level - 30 points from the IB Diploma. 665 at Higher Level, with one relevant subject at Higher Level. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)GCSE/National 4/National 53 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Mathematics/3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and Mathematics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. Scottish Advanced Higher120-128 Tariff points, including an Advanced Higher in a relevant subject. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalCambridge Pre-U score of 56-60, to include a minimum of 3 Principal Subjects, to include a Principal Subject in a relevant subject. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)120-128 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels, one of which must be a relevant subject, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. A levelA,B,B B,B,B 120-128 points from 2 or 3 A levels, including an A level in a relevant subject. T LevelM Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning, T Level in Building Services Engineering, T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing Design and Development, T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control |
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