Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Degree Apprenticeship BEng (Hons) Undergraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The degree program has been designed to allow apprentices complete their academic course of study within a four-year time frame on a part-time mode of study. The course modular content is the same as the equivalent full-time program of 360 ECTS credits. The apprenticeship has an accelerated first year which is equivalent to the full-time version of the same degree. Hence, apprentices are required to undertake 120 ECTS credits in year 1 (level 4) over two semesters (60 ECTS per semester) but are then required to take 80 credits per year (40 ECTS per semester) for years 2, 3, and 4. Year 2 involves level 5 modules, year 3 includes level 5 and 6 modules, year 4 includes levels 6 modules. Modules Here is a guide to the subjects studied on this course. Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list. Year 1 Semester 1 Module Title: EEE107 – Mathematics for Engineering I Compulsory Module description: This module provides students with a solid foundation in the fundamental topics in engineering mathematics. The material develops the student's competencies in the essential mathematics that forms an integral part of an undergraduate honours degree in engineering related disciplines. Module Title: EEE130 – Electricity & Magnetism Compulsory Module description: This module will introduce the fundamental concepts of electrostatic and electromagnetic, related rules, electric and magnetic materials and their characteristics, and their applications in physical systems. Module Title: EEE131 – Programming for Engineering Compulsory Module description: This module provides students with a solid foundation in developing software programs using a procedural programming language. It utilises a middle-level language to enable the engineering student to understand the relationship between software programs and the underlying hardware on which the program operates, whilst learning the key concepts and skills relevant to many modern high-level languages. Semester 2 Module Title: EEE201 – Circuit Analysis I Compulsory Module description: This module provides an introduction to the key electronic components, the basic concepts of electronic circuit design and the basic principles of electronic circuit testing and measurement taking. This module introduces the student to analogue electronics principles presented using a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical laboratories and are assessed using continuous assessment in the form of a class test and lab practical assessments. Module Title: EEE185 – Digital Electronics Compulsory Module description: This module introduces the fundamentals of digital electronic devices and simple logic circuits as well as basic logic design techniques. The module introduces the student to basic digital electronics principles presented using a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical laboratories and are assessed using continuous assessment in the form of a written class test and lab practical assessments. Module Title: EEE210 – Programmable Controller Systems Compulsory Module description: This module introduces programmable controller systems and the principles of modern interfacing to sensors and actuators. The module also discusses performance issues related to the interrupt and non-interrupt based software programming. Both elements of the module are presented through lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions and are assessed using continuous assessment methods. Year 2 Semester 1 Module Title: EEE406 – Maths for Engineering II Compulsory Module description: This module provides students with a solid foundation in essential mathematics required for further study in engineering or related fields. It focuses on developing the mathematical skills needed to solve problems encountered during their undergraduate studies. The content is introduced in a practical and engaging way, helping students connect mathematical theory to real-world problems, making the concepts more meaningful and relevant for their future careers. The module encourages a spirit of mathematical inquiry and discovery, fostering confidence in problem-solving. Students will engage in interactive learning and collaborative exercises, which will help them build both theoretical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills. To support their learning, students will be introduced to MATLAB, a tool for numerical computing that will help them explore and visualise mathematical concepts. However, the primary focus remains on developing mathematical theory and its application, with programming serving as a supplementary tool. Assessment will ensure a balanced approach to both theory and application. Module Title: EEE404 – Programmable Logic Controllers Compulsory Module description: This module provides students with a practical introduction to the principles, architecture, and applications of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) used in industrial automation. Students will develop a practical understanding of how a PLC provides real time control using external devices (sensors/actuators) and use the IEC61131-3 standard PLC programming languages to develop functional solutions to real world problems. The module content is presented through lectures and hands-on practical sessions and assessed using continuous assessment methods. Module Title: EEE425 – Professional Development for Apprenticeships Compulsory Module description: This module equips apprentices with research, professional, and transferable skills that can be applied directly within their current engineering roles. It develops knowledge of professional responsibilities, workplace ethics, and industry standards, while enabling apprentices to present themselves confidently in recruitment and promotion contexts. Activities are workplace-focused, encouraging apprentices to use live examples, employer feedback, and professional body standards as the basis for personal and career development. Semester 2 Module Title: EEE422 – Circuits Analysis II Compulsory Module description: This module introduces the principles of design of analogue and digital building blocks which can be integrated to form electronic systems of moderate complexity. The module also discusses issues related to the interfacing of analogue and digital signals. Both elements of the module are presented through lectures, tutorials and practicals and are assessed using both continuous assessment and formal written examination methods. Module Title: EEE409 – Engineering of Control Systems & Signals Compulsory Module description: This level 5 module will endow engineering students with the knowledge and skills to analyse and design control systems and signal processing systems. The module will present

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The degree program has been designed to allow apprentices complete their academic course of study within a four-year time frame on a part-time mode of study. The course modular content is the same as the equivalent full-time program of 360 ECTS credits. The apprenticeship has an accelerated first year which is equivalent to the full-time version of the same degree. Hence, apprentices are required to undertake 120 ECTS credits in year 1 (level 4) over two semesters (60 ECTS per semester) but are then required to take 80 credits per year (40 ECTS per semester) for years 2, 3, and 4. Year 2 involves level 5 modules, year 3 includes level 5 and 6 modules, year 4 includes levels 6 modules. Modules Here is a guide to the subjects studied on this course. Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list. Year 1 Semester 1 Module Title: EEE107 – Mathematics for Engineering I Compulsory Module description: This module provides students with a solid foundation in the fundamental topics in engineering mathematics. The material develops the student's competencies in the essential mathematics that forms an integral part of an undergraduate honours degree in engineering related disciplines. Module Title: EEE130 – Electricity & Magnetism Compulsory Module description: This module will introduce the fundamental concepts of electrostatic and electromagnetic, related rules, electric and magnetic materials and their characteristics, and their applications in physical systems. Module Title: EEE131 – Programming for Engineering Compulsory Module description: This module provides students with a solid foundation in developing software programs using a procedural programming language. It utilises a middle-level language to enable the engineering student to understand the relationship between software programs and the underlying hardware on which the program operates, whilst learning the key concepts and skills relevant to many modern high-level languages. Semester 2 Module Title: EEE201 – Circuit Analysis I Compulsory Module description: This module provides an introduction to the key electronic components, the basic concepts of electronic circuit design and the basic principles of electronic circuit testing and measurement taking. This module introduces the student to analogue electronics principles presented using a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical laboratories and are assessed using continuous assessment in the form of a class test and lab practical assessments. Module Title: EEE185 – Digital Electronics Compulsory Module description: This module introduces the fundamentals of digital electronic devices and simple logic circuits as well as basic logic design techniques. The module introduces the student to basic digital electronics principles presented using a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical laboratories and are assessed using continuous assessment in the form of a written class test and lab practical assessments. Module Title: EEE210 – Programmable Controller Systems Compulsory Module description: This module introduces programmable controller systems and the principles of modern interfacing to sensors and actuators. The module also discusses performance issues related to the interrupt and non-interrupt based software programming. Both elements of the module are presented through lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions and are assessed using continuous assessment methods. Year 2 Semester 1 Module Title: EEE406 – Maths for Engineering II Compulsory Module description: This module provides students with a solid foundation in essential mathematics required for further study in engineering or related fields. It focuses on developing the mathematical skills needed to solve problems encountered during their undergraduate studies. The content is introduced in a practical and engaging way, helping students connect mathematical theory to real-world problems, making the concepts more meaningful and relevant for their future careers. The module encourages a spirit of mathematical inquiry and discovery, fostering confidence in problem-solving. Students will engage in interactive learning and collaborative exercises, which will help them build both theoretical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills. To support their learning, students will be introduced to MATLAB, a tool for numerical computing that will help them explore and visualise mathematical concepts. However, the primary focus remains on developing mathematical theory and its application, with programming serving as a supplementary tool. Assessment will ensure a balanced approach to both theory and application. Module Title: EEE404 – Programmable Logic Controllers Compulsory Module description: This module provides students with a practical introduction to the principles, architecture, and applications of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) used in industrial automation. Students will develop a practical understanding of how a PLC provides real time control using external devices (sensors/actuators) and use the IEC61131-3 standard PLC programming languages to develop functional solutions to real world problems. The module content is presented through lectures and hands-on practical sessions and assessed using continuous assessment methods. Module Title: EEE425 – Professional Development for Apprenticeships Compulsory Module description: This module equips apprentices with research, professional, and transferable skills that can be applied directly within their current engineering roles. It develops knowledge of professional responsibilities, workplace ethics, and industry standards, while enabling apprentices to present themselves confidently in recruitment and promotion contexts. Activities are workplace-focused, encouraging apprentices to use live examples, employer feedback, and professional body standards as the basis for personal and career development. Semester 2 Module Title: EEE422 – Circuits Analysis II Compulsory Module description: This module introduces the principles of design of analogue and digital building blocks which can be integrated to form electronic systems of moderate complexity. The module also discusses issues related to the interfacing of analogue and digital signals. Both elements of the module are presented through lectures, tutorials and practicals and are assessed using both continuous assessment and formal written examination methods. Module Title: EEE409 – Engineering of Control Systems & Signals Compulsory Module description: This level 5 module will endow engineering students with the knowledge and skills to analyse and design control systems and signal processing systems. The module will present

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