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Programme code | 4EENG001T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Martin Cryan
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Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
School/department | Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
This programme aims to develop the student’s interest in and knowledge and understanding of the design, fabrication and use of the next generation of integrated circuits, sub-systems and systems that combine optics, electronics and quantum engineering for applications in communications, computing, sensing, and healthcare.
This is a highly interdisciplinary one-year training programme, lying at the intersection of Electronic Engineering and Physics. The programme combines themes from Optical Communications, Microelectronics and Quantum Engineering which will enable graduates to pursue careers in a broad range of areas including Data Centre design, Cloud Computing and Networking, Photonic Integrated Circuit design and Quantum Technologies.
This programme aims to offer well qualified entrants the best possible learning experience in a research environment. It will equip students with the knowledge, technical and transferable skills to enable them to play a leading and creative role as engineers in industry, academic research, or elsewhere. It encompasses a wide range of fundamental material, together with a selection of advanced topics in the final semester. It provides the educational requirements for the matching section of Chartered Engineer status for students from appropriate BEng first degree programmes.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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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 | |
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 and Teaching Methods |
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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 | |
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 and Teaching Methods |
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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 | |
Practical skills are assessed through laboratory experiment write-ups, computer-based tests and project dissertations |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
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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Radio Frequency Engineering (M) | EENGM6500 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Optoelectronic Devices and Systems (M) | EENGM6020 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Digital Signal Processing Systems | EENGM4100 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Optical Communications Systems and Data Networks | EENGM2001 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2C |
Advanced Optoelectronic Devices | EENGM6000 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Engineering Research Skills | EENGM0004 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Quantum Device Engineering | EENGM0027 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Research Project | EENGM8000 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Students choose one of the 3 pathways below: | ||||
Quantum Photonic Chip Design Pathway | ||||
Integrated Circuit Electronics | EENGM6011 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
VLSI Design M | EENGM4050 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Nanofabrication for Quantum Engineering | EENGM0026 | 10 | Optional | TB-4 |
Quantum System Engineering | EENGM0025 | 10 | Optional | TB-4 |
Quantum Networks Pathway | ||||
Networking Protocol Principles (M) | EENGM0007 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Data Center Networking | EENGM0008 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Optical Networks | EENGM0003 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Advanced Networks | EENGM4211 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Quantum Information Technology Pathway | ||||
Quantum Information Theory | MATHM5610 | 10 | Optional | TB-1A |
Quantum Physics 301 | PHYS32011 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Quantum Computation | MATHM0023 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Quantum System Engineering | EENGM0025 | 10 | Optional | TB-4 |
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The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) 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.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
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 M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/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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