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faculty of technology
Entry requirementsYou should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject. If you don't have formal academic qualifications but have extensive industry experience you will be considered individually. Additional entry information
Career opportunitiesGraduates from Electronic Engineering are equipped to take up responsible positions within a wide range of industries including electronic design, automation or communication systems, amongst others. They will also be prepared, if they wish, to continue on the research path leading to a doctorate degree. ProgrammeIf you choose to undertake a placement, this will be before the semester three project. Semester one (September to January)
Semester two (February to May)
Semester three (June to September) This is a major research-based individual project. Optional placementWe offer a great opportunity to boost your career prospects through an optional one year placement as part of your postgraduate studies. We have a dedicated Placement Unit which will help you obtain this. Once on your placement, you will be supported by your Visiting Tutor to ensure that you gain your maximum benefit from the experience. Placements begin after the taught component of the course has been completed - usually around June - and last for one year. When you return from your work placement you will begin your dissertation Teaching/assessmentModules are delivered through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and laboratories. The methodology ensures a good balance between theory and practice so that real engineering problems are better understood through an underpinning of strong theoretical and analytical knowledge translated into practical skills. Further informationTo support our courses the faculty offers a wide range of facilities located in the Queens building and Gateway building on the Leicester city campus. Technology is able to provide industry standard equipment and software essential to a career in your chosen field. Fee informationThe full-time home fees for 2009 are £3400 per year. For part-time fees contact the Faculty. If you wish to take the optional placement year, the fees are £625 for that year (fees for 2010 are subject to change). For more information please vist our Scholarships, Fees and Bursaries section. Contact usCourse leader - Dr Alistair Duffy T: (0116) 257 7056
Technology Admissions Office T: +44 (0)116 257 7456 |
