BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Top-Up Degree)

Wrexham University

Wrexham University is a vibrant, dynamic, and socially inclusive institution that prides itself on providing quality education to all students, with each and every student receiving personal attention in their learning experience regardless of their background.

 

Awarded Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework, the university boasts a curriculum that is richly informed by their ties to leading local and regional industries and employers. With their valuable feedback, knowledge and expertise, the university has been able to craft courses that provide students with the most industry-relevant skills that will empower them to succeed in the workplace.

 

DIMENSIONS International College is a Franchise Partner of the Wrexham University, UK for the above programme.

Programme Introduction

The BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Top-Up Degree) programme aims to develop individuals into engineering professionals who possess the intellectual and technical skills they need to excel in local and international industries amidst a rapidly changing technological and business environment.

 

The rigorous curriculum equips students with personnel management, knowledge acquisition, problem analysis, and solution making skills, preparing them for a career that reaches into management levels. Graduates from the programme also possess a high regard for lifelong learning, as the course work builds adaptability and serves as a strong foundation upon which they can improve their skills and knowledge throughout their career.

Course Structure

BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Top-Up Degree) programme consists of 4 modules, and a final project.

Modules

• Professional Engineering (20 Credits)

• Electronics, Design and Testing (20 Credits)

• Digital Signal Processing (20 Credits)

• Wireless Communication and Antennas (20 Credits)

• Project (40 Credits)

Course Outline

• Outline for Professional Engineering (20 Credits)

  
  On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:

  • Critically analyse given situations relating to engineering, and prepare, propose, and justify appropriate courses of action.
  • Report clearly, critically, and comprehensively on problems, solutions, and outcomes.
  • Critically analyse given situations relating to engineering, and prepare, propose, and justify appropriate courses of action.
  • Display an in-depth knowledge of professional roles and relationships including teamwork.
  • Critically discuss legislative requirements and professional codes of practice in relation to the provision of services, health and safety, and employment of staff.

• Outline for Electronics, Design and Testing (20 Credits)

  
  On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:

  • Build upon analytical skills and knowledge gained in previous modules to further develop students’ problem-solving abilities relating to the design, analysis and evaluation of electrical and electronic systems in a variety of applications.
  • Develop original test strategies and to consider the interrelationships of test and design within the design and manufacturing cycle for modern electronic products.

• Outline for Digital Signal Processing (20 Credits)

  
  On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:

  • Explain the theoretical principles, limitations and methodologies associated with DSP-based system designs.
  • Analyse the discrete time signals and systems in the frequency domain using Discrete Fourier Transform and Fast Fourier Transform.
  • Design and Analyse FIR and IIR filters using a variety of techniques.

• Outline for Wireless Communication and Antennas (20 Credits)

  
  On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:

  • Analise different parameters and phenomena of radio wave propagation in electromagnetic domain.
  • Investigate and calculate various design and radiation parameters of antennas.
  • Discuss the applications of different types of antennas and wireless communication technologies according to the practical requirements.

• Outline for Project (40 Credits)

  
  On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:

  • Integrate appropriate theoretical and practical methods including risk management to the critical analysis and evaluation of an engineering problems
  • Integrate research and project management methodologies and planning in investigating the subject matter relevant to the project.
  • Implement the appropriate stages of a project which may include: specification, task analysis, search of current information sources, consider options and plan and cost solutions, select and design a solution, construct/implement solution, test and evaluate the solution and present this information in an engineering report.
  • Communicate the results in the form of an oral presentation, with due consideration given to commercial implications.

Scope of Study

Theories, case study analysis and practices in the areas of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Delivery Mode

Lectures, tutorials, discussions and research activities

Commencement Date/Intakes

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Course Fees

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Full Time

1.	*Application Fee (Non-refundable and non-transferable)	S$	500.00
2.	Tuition Fee	S$	13,900.00
3.	Registration Fee For Overseas University	S$	3,000.00
4.	Administrative Fee	S$	610.00
5.	Examination Fee	S$	900.00
6.	Course Material	S$	1050.00
7.	*Medical Check-Up Fee	S$	60.00
8.	International Student Management Fee	S$	500.00
9.	*ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee	S$	135.00
	9% GST	S$	1,858.95
	Total	S$	22,513.95

 

Part Time

1.	*Application Fee (Non-refundable and non-transferable)	S$	100.00
2.	Tuition Fee	S$	8,014.81
3.	Registration Fee For Overseas University	S$	3,000.00
4.	Administrative Fee	S$	400.00
5.	Examination Fee	S$	900.00
6.	Course Material	S$	2,400.00
	9% GST	S$	1,333.33
	Total	S$	16,148.14

*One-time Fee

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Payment Mode

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Duration

• 12 months (Full-time/Part-Time) with schedule and sequence set according to Scheme of Work.
• Maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 36 months, subject to the approval from Wrexham University

Maximum Candidature Period

Student is not allowed to retake the course and/or request for a refund in the event if he/she fails to complete the programme within the maximum candidature period.

Opportunities for Further Education/Career Pathway

Students may consider progressing to a Master’s Degree of relevant discipline in any Universities subject to their acceptance.

 

Notes:

• Graduates progression pathway is subject to the respective Institutions’/Universities’ entry requirements at the point of application.
• Foreigner’s application for jobs in Singapore is subject to the approval from the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MOM). DIMENSIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE any success rate of approval.

Entry Requirements

Academic Level:

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or 3-year Polytechnic Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Higher Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or its equivalent.
For mature students, the candidate must be ≥ 30 years and have 8 years of working experience.

 

English Language:

Applicants must have an IELTS Score of 6.5 or pass the Certificate in Academic English Level 6 conducted by DIMENSIONS or passed the English Proficiency Test conducted by DIMENSIONS at equivalent level or its equivalent.

Class Periods

Full-time(Face-to-face)

Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 11.30am and/or 12.15pm - 3.15pm and/or 3.30pm - 6.30pm

3 hours per session. All specific programme schedules will be reflected in the timetable.

Part-time(Blended)

Weekday (Monday to Friday)
Sessions will be conducted from 7.00pm to 10.00pm

and/or

Weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday)
Sessions will be conducted within 9.00am to 6.00pm

3 hours per session. All specific programme schedules will be reflected in the timetable.

Examination Period

At the end of each semester or course

Assessment Methods

Combination of report, coursework, portfolio, practical, examination

Assessment Weightings

Module Name	Assessment Methods (Weighting)
Professional Engineering	1) Group Project (2500 words) (60%) 2) Portfolio (1500 words) (40%)
Electronics, Design and Testing	1) Examination (3 hours) (100%)
Digital Signal Processing	1) Portfolio (4000 words) (100%)
Wireless Communication and Antennas	1) Examination (2 hours) (50%) 2) Coursework (2000 words) (50%)
Project	1) Written Assignment (80%) 2) Presentation (20%)

Assessment Grading Criteria

Excellent: >70%
Very Good: 60-69%
Good: 55-59%
Satisfactory: 50-54%
Pass: 40-49%
Fail: <39%

Note:
Students must pass all assessments of modules for graduation.

Expected Examination Results Release Date

Not more than 3 months after the final assessment

Qualification Award

BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering awarded by Wrexham University, UK

Graduation Requirements

A “Pass” in all modules

Teacher – Student Ratio

Average teacher-student ratio is 1:35
Note: The number of students in the classroom is subject to the maximum seating capacity.