Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year)

Why choose this course?
From transport and renewable energy to aerospace and robotics, our Electrical and Electronic degree will position you at the forefront of new and emerging technologies in the engineering field. Accredited by the Engineering Council, this course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge that top employers demand in this industry.

You will:
Receive accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), helping to improve your employability prospects.
Use industry-standard software packages, allowing you to develop practical skills that are sought-after by industry leaders.
Have access to a dedicated maths support centre should you need it.
Benefit from strong links with local and national industry experts, providing you with opportunities to attend site visits and gain real-world insights.
*Our Engineering subject area is ranked Top 10 in the UK for Student Voice, Assessment and Feedback, and Learning Resources (National Student Survey 2024)

*Our Engineering subject area is ranked Joint 3rd out of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland for Overall Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)

Key Course Features:
Includes a foundation year to prepare you for university-level study.
The course focuses on specialisms within Power, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control.
You will gain practical experience in our electronic design and testing labs, power electronics labs, programmable logic controllers (PLC) labs and computer-aided design (CAD) labs.
You will explore the software packages of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, MATLAB and Simulink, Multisim and Ultiboard.
This course aims to develop your critical skills: you will build your analytical, computational, and design capabilities, as well as transferable skills to boost your employability prospects.
The course will provide you with an understanding of social, environmental, and ethical implications impacting the industry.

What you will study
YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR)
This year of study ensures that students from all subject backgrounds and life experiences get a foundational course of study that both prepares for subject specific and wider, university skills at an undergraduate level. You will spend time with a subject specific teaching team and a wider support network to ensure you get the support for a wide range of skills.

MODULES
Study Skills for Success (Core): Develop the essential academic, digital, and organisational skills you will need to thrive at university. From managing your time and structuring assignments to researching and referencing, you will build the confidence to study independently and successfully.
Collaborative Practice (Core): Work with students from other subject areas to explore cross-disciplinary challenges. You will develop key skills in teamwork, communication, and research while tackling relevant themes across different fields.
A Day in the Life (Core): Explore the range of career paths linked to your chosen degree. You will gain insight into professional roles in your field and start creating a portfolio to support your development as a future graduate.
Engineering Principles (Optional): Build your understanding of core topics in physics, mechanics, and electrical circuits. The module also introduces sustainable energy technologies and their role in modern engineering.
Engineering Practice (Optional): Take a practical approach to engineering by working on a design and prototyping project. You will also explore the ethical, social, and environmental responsibilities of engineers in today’s world.

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4)
MODULES
Engineering Mathematics
Introduction to Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Science
CAD and Production Science
Engineering Professional Development
Problem Solving with Programming
Analogue & Digital Electronics

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)
MODULES
Further Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Futures – Research, Ethics and Sustainability
Intelligent Control System Design
Electrical Power Engineering
Industrial Automations & PLCs
Embedded Systems

YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6)
MODULES
Project
Professional Engineering
Electronic Design and Testing
Digital Signal Processing
Power Electronics and Electrical Machines

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Teaching & Assessment
A broad range of assessment methods are used; these include phase tests, written assignments, practical work on computers, a portfolio of work, logbooks, presentations and laboratory work case studies and CAD. A combination of this work may form part of your assessment, alongside time-constrained exams. Each module is assessed by a variety of methods, enabling students to display their full potential. A project dissertation will form one of the final parts of your assessment.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Teaching methods include lectures, laboratory sessions, student-led seminars and guided research.

Independent learning is an important aspect of all modules, as it enables students to develop both their subject-specific and key skills. Independent learning is promoted through guided study and feedback given to students.

Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.