Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)

  Institution: The University of Nottingham

Programme Description

This degree offers you the chance to study a broad range of topics whilst still allowing you to specialise in the later years of the course. Topics including electronic design, communications, software engineering, computer modelling, microelectronics, power generation and distribution, electrical machines, signal processing, renewable energy systems, and instrumentation make this a truly multidisciplinary degree.

Entry Requirements

Our Foundation course route

Our Foundation courses give you another way to study for an undergraduate degree.

Other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Foundation

The Foundation in Engineering is a 1+3 year programme that results in direct progression to the undergraduate degrees offered within the Faculty of Engineering. Modules on the programme aim to improve language and study skills as well as enhance understanding of mathematics and the physical sciences.

Students on this programme also chose from a range of elective modules that provide the opportunity to sample topics related to their chosen undergraduate pathway from thermal science or chemistry to electricity and magnetism.

Modules

Year 1

Modules

• Introduction to Electronic Engineering
• Introduction to Circuits and Fields
• Laboratory and Presentation Skills
• Introduction to Communications Engineering
• Introduction to Computer Engineering
• Introduction to Electrical Engineering
• Introduction to Real-time Systems
• Engineering Mathematics

Year 2

Modules

• Electronic Construction Project
• Signal Processing and Control Engineering
• Software Engineering Design
• Mathematical Techniques for Electrical and Electronic Engineers
• Professional Skills for Electrical and Electronic Engineers
• Telecommunications
• Electronic Engineering
• Power Supply Electronics
• Electrical Engineering Design Project

Year 3

Individual Project (BEng only)

Optional modules

• Electronic Design
• Solid State Devices
• VLSI Design
• Telecommunication Electronics
• Electrical Machines
• Power Electronic Design
• Energy Conversion for Motor and Generator Drives
• Power Networks
• Control Systems Design – Compulsory for MEng
• Fields Waves and Antennas – Compulsory for MEng
• Digital Communications
• Digital Video Communication Systems
• Microwave Communications
• Embedded Computer Hardware
• Web-based Computing
• Visual Information Computing

BEng only

• Entrepreneurship and Business
• Introduction to Business Operations
• Financial Accounting
• Management Studies
• People and Organisations
• Managing the Marketing Mix 

Optional modules

• HDL for Programming Logic
• RF Microelectronics
• Advanced AC Drives
• Advanced Power Conversion
• New Venture Creation
• Advanced Control System Design
• Instrumentation and Measurement
• Digital Signal Processing for Telecommunications, Multimedia and Instrumentation
• Mobile Communications
• Entrepreneurship and Business
• Marketing Strategy
• Introduction to Business Operations
• Strategic Management
• Managing the Marketing Mix
• Business Ethics
• New Venture Creation

Career Opportunities

Electrical and electronic engineering continue to be buoyant industries. Many of our graduates pursue engineering careers in a range of industries, such as electrical and electronic design, manufacturing, power plants, devices and systems design and development, electrical and electronic equipment and systems design and fabrication, and transmission. Others enter the management and commerce sector, or software and IT. Some also choose to continue their studies with further education.

Source : The University of Nottingham