Admissions Seminar 4th June 2019 Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering Martin Given, Gillian McArthur

Context (Student Numbers) University of Strathclyde: 21,400 Students. UG, PGT and PGR. Faculty of Engineering (Largest in Scotland), Eight Departments: 5,730 Students. UG: 4250, PGT 800, PGR 680. Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering: 1,220 Students. UG: 840, PGT 130, PGR 250.

Context (Income and Staff) Department Income £26.5M Approximately one third from SFC. Annual research spend is £11M ~45% of Engineering Faculty research spend. Staff: 70 Academic and Teaching Staff 94 Research Staff 46 Technical, Admin and Professional Services Staff

Educational Aims To produce technically excellent engineers capable of: Providing Leadership Developing new technologies and improving existing technologies Solving problems Continuing to learn and develop To work in Scotland, the UK and across the world. Improving the quality of life on this planet.

Our Success Industry wants our graduates Our graduate employment rate is 97% most of our students have jobs by the time they graduate. Starting salaries between £27,000 and £38,000 Industry supports our students: One of the largest departmental scholarship programs in the UK Industry in partnership with the Department Direct input into our curriculum; Research related UG projects.

Quality Students and Teaching This success comes from: the quality of our students And also from the quality of our teaching: Expert teaching staff over a very wide range of subjects; Focus on project-based learning; Flexible in our teaching approach: Blend of lectures, tutorials & practical labs (hardware & software) – ~25 hrs direct teaching / week Self-study (library, research & working with peers) – ~20 hrs / week Strong industrial involvement with our courses through our research activities.

UG Courses Core programmes BEng/MEng Electronic & Electrical Engineering (EEE) BEng/MEng Electrical & Mechanical Engineering (EME) BEng/MEng Computer & Electronic Systems (CES)

Course Outputs Computer and Electronic Systems. Graduates with the expertise in both hardware and software to allow the design of and optimal utilisation of embedded systems (Internet of Things, Smart-meters, Cyber Security, Advanced Communication and Entertainment systems) Electronic and Electrical Engineering. Graduates working in the power (Smart Grids, embedded generation and micro grids) and communications (5G and beyond, rural communication systems) fields. Also supporting other engineering/commercial areas thorough expertise in instrumentation, control, communications and power utilisation. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Graduates adding control and versatility to mechanical systems through their knowledge of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. For example Aerospace applications (More Electric Aircraft), Prosthetics and Robotics and Wind-turbine design.

Two Streams of Degree Course Traditional Scottish 4 year Honours (B.Eng.) 5 year Integrated Masters (M.Eng.) Year 5 Involves an extended group project, plus study alongside our taught post graduate (M.Sc.) students. There is articulation between the two streams. Students can transfer between the streams at the end of years 1,2 and 3. Students must perform at the level equivalent to that for a 2(I) honours degree to remain on the M.Eng. stream.

Course Structure Based on Deferring Choices In each Programme: Years 1 and 2 concentrate on the fundamentals of the subject area giving the students the skills and knowledge that they need for later studies. Year 3 builds on these fundamentals broadening the students knowledge. Years 4 and 5 students have a free choice of subjects from the relevant course portfolio, allowing them to tailor their degree to their interests and future career.

Admissions Centralised admissions process – with all applications reviewed by the Faculty of Engineering Admissions & Conversion Team Faculty Officer (UG Admissions): Moira Laing All enquiries to eng-admissions@strath.ac.uk or t: 0141 574 5484 Apply via UCAS, by submission deadline of 15 January Late applications received after this deadline may be considered Standard & minimum entry requirements, along with required subjects/units, defined for BEng & MEng courses in Prospectus 2020 For other qualifications, contact eng-admissions@strath.ac.uk before applying Highers (Std – Min) A-levels IB HN BEng AAAB – AABB Yr 1: ABB – BBB Yr 2: AAA – ABB 32 Yr 1: HNC Electronics or Electrical Eng, GU1 A Yr 2: HND Electronic or Electrical Eng, GU1 & 2 AA MEng AAAAB - AAAB Yr 1 : AAB – BBB Yr 2: A*AA - AAB 36 Entry to BEng in first instance

Admissions Contextual admissions for recognised widening access students List of entry requirements per course available on University website Guaranteed offer for care experienced applicants if contextual entry requirements can / or have been met If contextual offer requirements cannot be met, but applicant has grade profile to allow them to study elsewhere in the Faculty, they will be made an offer for the “alternative route” – BEng Engineering Academy Deferred entry may be considered on a case-by-case basis Opportunities to visit University Undergraduate Open Days: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/openday/ Monday 2 September, 10.00am – 3.00pm Saturday 5 October, 10.00am – 2.30pm Department Applicant Days Jan – March 2020

Key Subjects Mathematics: Higher A or Advanced Higher B. In their first two years our students spend a quarter of their time studying maths. Need to show their competence in this area Physics or Engineering Science: Higher B Engineering Science is a better preparation for study but Physics indicates candidates should be able to deal with course material. Note would be looking for a minimum of an A if the subject is a resit.

Useful Subjects Combination of Physics and Engineering Science at Higher or Advanced Higher is positive. Computer Science Higher or Advanced Higher is a benefit for candidates applying to EEE or CES If candidate is applying in S6 it is good to see an academically challenging syllabus. Relevant Advanced Higher courses or combination of Advanced Higher and Higher subjects. Advanced Higher Maths is a benefit to students in their first year. In the past some departments did not regard subjects such as Music, Art and Design and PE highly.

Personal Statement Key Interest/Passion for Engineering/Science/Technology. Examples of this interest. Does not necessarily have to be directly relevant to course choice (but good if it is) We understand that candidates may be: Deciding between different areas of Engineering; Deciding between Technology and Science; Deciding between Technology and the Humanities. All part of the application process as candidates learn more about the Departments and Courses they have applied for.

Personal Statement Useful Candidate has though about where an engineering degree will take them. What are their aspirations after University? Looking for more than just good employment prospects Examples of team-work/leadership at school: Subject related but also sports, buddy programmes, clubs and societies. Other interests and activities. We want variety in our student body

Academic Statement Convince the selectors that your predictions have validity. Particularly important if the candidate has had a poor performance in S4 or S5 Explanation of subject choices if S5 subjects do not match entrance requirements Has the candidate changed their career plans? Were their timetabling issues? Where possible support their personal statement. How has the candidate contributed to the culture of the school? Leadership/teamwork/pastoral/other

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