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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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 or t:
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 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

12. 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:
Monday 2 September, 10.00am – 3.00pm
Saturday 5 October, 10.00am – 2.30pm
Department Applicant Days
Jan – March 2020

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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

18. Any Questions?