Schemes of Study

The scheme is designed to equip a new generation of graduate engineers with diverse and multidisciplinary knowledge and skills for the technology of the future in electronics. The Nanoelectronics degree scheme will be supported by the traditional training provided for electrical and electronic engineers.
In addition to the general modules taken by traditional electrical and electronic engineering students, ‘nanoscience’ topics ranging from condensed matter physics to quantum mechanics will be introduced to the students during the course of study. In the third year of study, the students will cover a range of ‘nanoelectronics’ topics, ranging from nanomaterials to quantum devices. The students will be given an opportunity to carry out their final year project with members of staff from the Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre. This will further develop their skill and knowledge in the area of nanomaterials, nanoscale electronic devices and characterisations using the state of the art facilities available within the centre.

At level M, students are offered a range of advanced courses in the development of nanoelectronics, such as nanoscale simulation, probing at the nanoscale and nanoscale structures and devices. The School of Engineering at Swansea is also unique in providing 40 credits of professional skills at each level of the schemes, giving the opportunity to develop transferable skills in several key areas. The students will be offered courses that assist in the development of their key skills, for example, entrepreneurship, communication skills and project planning. The School of Engineering has an excellent reputation for Engineering. We are recognised for our world-class research and hold the Excellent in Teaching rating.

International Students

We welcome international students to both Level 1 and 2. Level 2 entry is possible for suitably qualified overseas students – usually Diploma Level in a related subject. Level 2 entry is also possible for students holding or expecting to gain a diploma in other engineering and technological subjects subject to meeting the prerequisites for Level 2 study. Students holding subjects equivalent to the UK A levels would be accepted into Level 1. Others should apply for the Integrated 4-year scheme which includes a foundation year. Level 3 entry is not normally available.