Peirianneg Integredig (BEng)
- UCAS code: H111
- Next intake: September 2020
- Duration: 4 years
- Mode: Full time with sandwich year
Mae'r cynnwys hwn ar gael yn Saesneg yn unig.
Why study this course
The complexity and sophistication of modern engineering requires a multidisciplinary approach. Industry is therefore seeking engineers with broad knowledge and skilled in more than one of the traditional engineering disciplines.
The Integrated Engineering degree embraces many aspects of electrical, electronic, mechanical and manufacturing engineering. By completing this course you will qualify as an engineer of the highest quality: your broad knowledge of various aspects of engineering will ensure you can interact with engineers from all the traditional engineering disciplines in any multidisciplinary environment. You will also become familiar with the role of engineering within the business environment, as particular attention is paid to economics, management and law.
This course includes the opportunity to take a year of industrial placement between your second and third years of academic study. With this option we will support you in finding a placement that will allow you to experience at first- hand, a professional working environment. If you are successful in securing a placement you will be paid a salary and will enhance your employability skills through direct experience of working in business, industry or the public sector.
Note that if Chartered status is important to you, a Cardiff MEng course may offer a quicker, more direct route than a BEng course.
Other Cardiff University Integrated Engineering courses available may include:
- The opportunity to follow a sandwich year in industry is also available if you choose the relevant five-year MEng degree option
- The opportunity to study abroad at a partner institution for one semester if you choose the relevant MEng (International) degree option
- The opportunity to study a language if you choose the relevant MEng degree option with a sandwich year at a university in France, Germany or Spain
Distinctive features
The distinctive features of the course include:
- The opportunity to learn from leaders in their fields, through direct access to academic staff, many of whom are Chartered Engineers or have worked in industry
- The opportunity to obtain industrial experience as part of your degree that can help you stand out and compete against other graduates
- This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Energy Institute
- Some external scholarships may be available from the UK Power Academy and UK Electronic Skills Foundation UKESF (Cardiff is a member of both schemes)
Accreditations
Where you'll study
Yr Ysgol Peirianneg
Dewch i astudio yn un o'r ysgolion peirianneg fwyaf blaenllaw yn y DU o ran ansawdd ymchwil ac addysgu.
Entry requirements
AAB - ABB including Grade B Mathematics. If you are studying a science A level, a pass in the practical element (where applicable) will be required. Please note, General Studies will not be accepted.
Extended Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.
DD in BTEC plus grade A in Maths A-Level.
34 - 32 points including 5 or above in Higher Level Mathematics, or 655 in 3 Higher Level subjects to include Mathematics.
Other UK qualifications may also be accepted, often in lieu of A-levels, but subject requirements must be met. If you are offering non-UK qualifications, our qualification equivalences guide should allow you to calculate what kind of offer you are likely to receive.
Please be aware that this is a general guide, and that some programmes may have more detailed or specific entry requirements which will be reflected in your offer.
Find out about our Schools' admissions criteria, offer guarantee scheme, changes to programmes and translating your documents.
GCSE
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.
TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.
PTE Academic
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 51 in all communicative skills.
Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.
Other accepted qualifications
Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.
GCSE Maths grade C or 4. GCSE English Language Grade C or 4 or an accepted English Language equivalent
Nid yw'n ofynnol i chi gwblhau gwiriad DBS (Gwasanaeth Gwahardd Datgelu) na darparu Tystysgrif Ymddygiad Da i astudio'r cwrs hwn. Os ydych chi'n destun unrhyw amod trwydded neu gyfyngiad monitro ar hyn o bryd a allai effeithio ar eich gallu i gwblhau'ch astudiaethau yn llwyddiannus, bydd gofyn i chi ddatgelu'ch cofnod troseddol. Mae'r amodau'n cynnwys, ond heb fod yn gyfyngedig i:
- mynediad at gyfrifiaduron neu ddyfeisiau sy'n gallu storio delweddau
- defnyddio offer / dyfeisiau rhyngrwyd a chyfathrebu
- cyrffyw
- rhyddid i symud, gan gynnwys y gallu i deithio i'r tu allan i'r DU neu i ymgymryd â lleoliad / astudiaethau y tu allan i Brifysgol Caerdydd
- cyswllt â phobl sy'n gysylltiedig â Phrifysgol Caerdydd.
Tuition fees
UK and EU students (2020/21)
| Tuition fee | Deposit |
|---|---|
| £9,000 | None |
Financial support may be available to individuals who meet certain criteria. For more information visit our funding section. Please note that these sources of financial support are limited and therefore not everyone who meets the criteria are guaranteed to receive the support.
Students from outside the EU (2020/21)
| Tuition fee | Deposit |
|---|---|
| £21,950 | None |
Financial support may be available to individuals who meet certain criteria. For more information visit our funding section. Please note that these sources of financial support are limited and therefore not everyone who meets the criteria are guaranteed to receive the support.
Costs for sandwich years
During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, placement year or year abroad) a lower fee will apply. Full details can be found on our fees pages.
Additional costs
Course specific equipment
No specific equipment is needed. The University will provide resources such as computers and associated software, laboratory equipment (including any safety equipment) and any required learning resources.
Accommodation
We have a range of residences to suit your needs and budget. Find out more on our accommodation pages.
Course structure
This is a four-year full-time degree with the third year spent working in industry. The course includes a carefully chosen balance of core modules and optional modules. Most modules are worth 10 credits, some are worth 20, and the individual project is worth 40 credits. You need to earn 120 credits a year.
There are two semesters each year, each semester consisting of 11 teaching weeks, one revision week and an examination period.
The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2020/21 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2020.
Year one
Year one consists of a series of lectures underpinned by practical laboratory sessions.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Network Analysis | EN1064 | 10 credits |
| Laboratory | EN1072 | 20 credits |
| Professional Engineering | EN1079 | 10 credits |
| Analogue Communications Systems | EN1081 | 10 credits |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering 1 | EN1082 | 10 credits |
| Power Engineering and Electrical Materials | EN1085 | 10 credits |
| Engineering Mathematics 1 | EN1093 | 20 credits |
| Engineering Computing | EN1094 | 10 credits |
| Mechanics | EN1102 | 20 credits |
Year two
Year two again consists of a series of lectures underpinned by practical laboratory sessions.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Control Engineering | EN2058 | 10 credits |
| Microcontroller Applications and Embedded Design | EN2081 | 10 credits |
| Engineering Mathematics 2 | EN2090 | 10 credits |
| Materials and Manufacture | EN2101 | 20 credits |
| Thermofluids | EN2103 | 20 credits |
| Programming and Microcontroller Applications | EN2707 | 10 credits |
| Machine and Power Electronics | EN2708 | 10 credits |
| Power Systems Analysis | EN2709 | 10 credits |
| Integrated Product Design | EN2810 | 20 credits |
Year three: Sandwich year
Year three is spent working in industry. You are normally expected to be in employment for a minimum of 30 weeks to satisfy the minimum University requirement, although the Cardiff School of Engineering expects the placement to last for the whole academic year.
During your placement you will be visited by your industrial training tutor or nominee at least once, but preferably twice, if you are based in the UK.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Training | EN3095 | 120 credits |
Year four
Year four includes a major project, totalling 40 credits. For this you will work individually, alongside a supervising staff member.
There are other core modules and a choice of some optional modules, building upon the foundations established in the earlier years.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Project Management | EN3024 | 10 credits |
| Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer | EN3042 | 10 credits |
| Automatic Control | EN3057 | 10 credits |
| Power Electronics | EN3058 | 10 credits |
| Individual Project | EN3400 | 40 credits |
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Commercialising Innovation | EN3006 | 10 credits |
| Solid Mechanics | EN3037 | 10 credits |
| Robotics and Image Processing | EN3062 | 10 credits |
| Object Oriented Engineering Computing | EN3085 | 10 credits |
| Embedded Systems | EN3087 | 10 credits |
| Biomechanics 2 | EN3450 | 10 credits |
| Fluid Power and Control | EN3513 | 10 credits |
| Power Systems A | EN3701 | 10 credits |
| Electrical Machines and Drives A | EN3702 | 10 credits |
| Renewable Energy Technologies | EN3708 | 10 credits |
| Grid Integration of Renewables | EN3709 | 10 credits |
| Product Design | EN3906 | 10 credits |
The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.
Learning and assessment
Teaching is through lectures, examples classes and extensive laboratory, IT and practical work. The taught modules in the first two years are largely compulsory, but options are usually available in year four. All students must complete a 40-credit individual project in year four, for which they are allocated a supervisor from among the teaching staff. There are opportunities for interactions with potential employers.
Year 1
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
42%
Guided independent study
58%
Placements
0%
Year 2
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
38%
Guided independent study
63%
Placements
0%
Year 3
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
0%
Guided independent study
0%
Placements
100%
Year 4
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
0%
Guided independent study
0%
Placements
0%
How will I be supported?
You will be assigned a personal tutor who is a member of the academic staff associated with your degree course. Your tutor will be there to advise you on academic, non-academic and personal matters in a confidential and informal manner when you need some guidance. We aim to help you overcome any problem, however big or small, as smoothly and quickly as possible.
For the 40 credit project in year four, you will be allocated a supervisor in the broad area of research specialism and meet regularly.
During your placement year you will be visited by your industrial training tutor or nominee at least once, but preferably twice, if you are based in the UK.
The tutor will interview you, check your logbook/diary and discuss progress with you, the company training officer and/or the manager with direct responsibility for your training. A summary report will be filed.
You will have access through the Learning Central website to relevant multimedia material, presentations, lecture handouts, bibliographies, further links, electronic exercises and discussion circles. Opportunities for you to reflect on your abilities and performance are available through the Learning Central ‘Personal Development Planning’ module.
The University offers a range of services including the Careers Service, the Counselling Service, the Disability and Dyslexia Service, the Student Support Service, and excellent libraries and resource centres.
Feedback
We’ll provide you with frequent feedback on your work. This comes in a variety of formats including oral feedback in classes like design and project work and via return of marked coursework.
The opportunity to test your knowledge and understanding will be provided throughout the semester via class tests in Years 1 and 2, plus feedback on written assessments. Occasionally, peer assessment of an individual’s contribution to a group may be used, and you may also receive oral feedback on presentations and contributions to group activities.
Year 1
Written exams
73%
Practical exams
2%
Coursework
25%
Year 2
Written exams
75%
Practical exams
4%
Coursework
21%
Year 3
Written exams
0%
Practical exams
0%
Coursework
100%
Year 4
Written exams
0%
Practical exams
0%
Coursework
0%
What skills will I practise and develop?
This course is accredited via the Engineering Council, meaning the core competencies of UK-SPEC (UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence) are integrated throughout the taught years of the course.
Through lab work you will develop practical skills focused on the application of a range of engineering principles to real-life technological, regulatory and ethical problems encountered in the engineering profession.
You will also:
- Enhance your communication skills, both orally and in writing through a series of reports and assignments
- Develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to solve multidisciplinary problems in an engineering context
- Enhance your team-working skills, ability to exercise original thought and good professional judgement
Careers and placements
Career prospects
In 2015/16, 95% of the School’s graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.
Our integrated engineering graduates hold key positions in leading firms such as Halcrow, Atkins, BP, BAE Systems, RWE npower, Mott McDonald, Network Rail, Rolls Royce, Ford, Tata Steel, Nokia, Bosch and beyond. Our graduates have also moved on to work within local government, UK and international utility companies and organisations such as Climate Energy and GlaxoSmithKline.
Being at the forefront of engineering research means Cardiff has excellent links with industry. These links have been developed with companies, both in the UK and overseas, through our Year in Industry schemes and through consultancy work by staff. This involves advising on matters such as energy policy, bridge design, magnetic materials and semiconductor devices.
Placements
Year three is spent working in industry.
