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Programme code | 4EENG001T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Edmund Harbord
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Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
This section sets out why studying this programme is important, both in terms of inspiring you as an individual and in considering the challenges we face. It describes how this degree programme contributes to:
This programme will prepare you to participate in the Quantum Revolution. You’ll bring knowledge from your undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or physics, and we will equip you with the skills you need:
The learning outcome statements shown below for your programme have been developed with reference to relevant national subject benchmarks (where they exist), national qualification descriptors (see the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) and professional body requirements.
Teaching, learning and assessment strategies are listed to show how you will be able to achieve and demonstrate the learning outcomes.
This programme provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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1-8 are acquired through lectures and taught laboratory activities, mainly in the first semester. 9 & 10 are acquired mainly in the second semester through lectures, and the research project. 6 is acquired through the research project. 11 & 12are acquired through taught laboratories and the research project. |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Assessment comprises a combination of unseen written examinations (1-4), together with assessed coursework (1-7) in the form of laboratory experiment write-ups (1-5), computer-based tests (2-5), presentations (2-4), oral examinations (2,3 ), and project dissertations (1-7). |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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Intellectual skills are developed through the teaching and learning programme outlined above. Analysis and problem-solving skills are further developed through examples sheets or by textbook problems. Experimental, research, and design skills are further developed through coursework activities, laboratory experiments, and the research project. Individual feedback is given to students on all work produced. |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Analysis and problem-solving skills are assessed through unseen written examinations and through computer-based tests. Experimental, research, and design skills are assessed through laboratory experiment writeups, coursework reports, computer-based tests and project dissertations |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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Practical skills are developed through the teaching and learning programme outlined above. Practical experimental skills (1-3) are developed through laboratory experiments and project work. Skill 4 is taught through lectures and developed through laboratory and project activities. Skill 5 is developed through the solo research project. Skills 6 and 7 are taught and developed through lectures, coursework exercises, and project work. |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Practical skills are assessed through laboratory experiment write-ups, computer-based tests and project dissertations |
Embedded within the curriculum |
Our curriculum prepares you with knowledge of the academic and commercial landscapes for quantum technologies research, as well as the key knowledge necessary to take part in the quantum revolution. |
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Co-curricular opportunities |
Built into our programme tutorials are a series of CV reviews, commercial landscape surveys, and interview practice. |
This section describes what is expected from you at each level of your programme. This illustrates increasing intellectual standards as you progress through the programme. These levels are mapped against the national level descriptors published by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Students will have understood the basics of Optoelectronic and Quantum Technologies. They will understand optical fibres, lasers and photodiodes and how these are used to create optical communication systems. They will understand optical networks and have an appreciations of electronic chip design. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Students will understand more advanced topics in optoelectronics and how these relate to quantum technologies. They will have been assigned a project topic and will have performed a detailed literature review and written an Interim Project Plan and a Research Review Report as part of the 20 Credit Engineering Research Skills unit. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
The students are expected to attend eleven taught units, 10 worth 10 credit points and 1 worth 20 credit points. These units enable the students to acquire the fundamental and specialist skills related to optical communications and signal processing. Having completed stage 1, students will be able to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, and will show originality in tackling and solving problems. At the end of stage 1 students are expected to be able to show originality in the application of knowledge, and to understand how the boundaries of knowledge are advanced through research. They will acquire the skills and knowledge required to tackle their individual research project, stage 2. Students are expected to perform a major full-time research project related to optical communications and signal processing. In some cases this project may be in collaboration with an industrial partner. They will gain practical design experience, and learn to solve problems by applying the knowledge acquired in stage 1. Students are required to submit a professionally written final dissertation and to present/defend their results at a formally assessed poster session. |
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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A Quantum Mechanic's Toolbox | EENGM0037 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Optoelectronic Devices and Systems (M) | EENGM6020 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Integrated Circuit Electronics | EENGM6011 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Radio Frequency Engineering (M) | EENGM6500 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Nanofabrication for Quantum Engineering | EENGM0026 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Quantum Device Engineering | EENGM0027 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Optical Communications Systems and Data Networks | EENGM2001 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2C |
Engineering Research Skills | EENGM0004 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Advanced Optoelectronic Devices | EENGM6000 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2C |
VLSI Design M | EENGM4050 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Research Project | EENGM8000 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
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The pass mark set by the University for any level 7 unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level 7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level 7.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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