Electronic Engineering with Space Science and Technology BEng (Hons)

at University of Bath

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
 

Year 1

• Introduction to programming in MATLAB
• Electronic laboratory techniques and professional engineering practice 1
• Circuit theory
• Engineering physics
• Mathematics 1
• Signals, systems and communications
• Microprocessors and interfacing
• Digital electronics
• Mathematics 2
• Electronic systems design and manufacture 1
   

Year 2

• Electronic devices and circuits
• Digital systems design
• Signal processing
• Structured programming
• Electromagnetics
• Communication principles
• Electronic systems design and manufacture 2
• Electrical systems and power electronics
• Group design and professional engineering practice 2
• Control systems
   

Year 3

• Digital networks and protocols
• Radio and optical waves for communication
• Spacecraft systems engineering
• BEng Group project
• BEng Individual project
• Plus optional units

Your application, especially your personal statement, should explain your motivation for choosing this degree and any relevant non-academic interests and achievements. You are more likely to be successful if you demonstrate a strong interest in electrical engineering and computer systems through relevant reading, extracurricular or co-curricular activities, or work experience.
 

You will need a strong performance in Mathematics as part of your entry qualifications. You will also need strong performance in a second science or technology subject, such as:
 

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Computer Science

• Design and Technology (except Fashion or Textiles)

• Electronics

• Environmental Science

• Further Mathematics

• Information and Communication Technology

• Music Technology

• Physics
   

We know that the context in which you are studying can have an impact on your ability to perform your best in exams and coursework, or limit which subjects or qualifications you are able to study at your school or college. We consider any application based on its merits, including your background and circumstances, including through:
 

• our contextual admissions process, including our Access to Bath programme

• our approach to considering mitigating circumstances"
     

Indian qualifications
 

• Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)

• An average of 85% across four subjects with 85% in Mathematics and Physics.

• We do not accept Physical Education as one of these four subjects.

• These requirements are for the CBSE and CISCE boards. Please contact us if you are taking this qualification with a different board.

• A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

• We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
   

Advanced Placement Tests

We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.
 

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
 

The one-year University of Bath International Foundation Year International Foundation Year programme is licensed to and delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath. This course is accredited by the University of Bath and provides you with guaranteed progression to a University of Bath degree (subject to you achieving the required grades at the end of the programme).
 

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
 

English language requirements
 

Category C
 

You will normally need one of the following:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components

• IELTS Indicator: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component

• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

• TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition: 90 overall with 21 in each component

• The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element

• The Pearson Test of English Academic Online (PTE Academic Online): 62 with no less than 59 in any element

• Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 176 with no less than 169 in all elements

• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 180 with no less than 169 in all elements

• Duolingo: 110 overall with sub scores of Literacy 110, Comprehension 120, Conversation 100, Production 85

• LanguageCert SELT: B2 Communicator High Pass

Electronic Engineering with Space Science and Technology BEng (Hons)   Home £9,250   Overseas £24,500

We work with industrial partners to make sure our course content reflects the needs of engineering industries worldwide. You’ll graduate with the technical expertise and transferable skills that will open up employment opportunities for you. You can pursue a career in high-technology industries in electronics, power, aerospace, communications, robotics or manufacturing. Or you could find employment in other sectors such as IT, financial services, accountancy, the armed forces or business. Many of our graduates continue their studies to pursue an academic or research career.