Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons) (with integrated foundation year)

Course structure 

The foundation year is shared with all engineering disciplines and includes core maths, engineering maths, core science and mechanics.

In years 1 and 2 you will explore different aspects of power engineering, electronics and communications. You will also study mathematics, engineering concepts, electrical engineering, computer programming and engineering design, innovation and management.

After year 2 you can choose to put your learning in to practice by undertaking a year-long industrial placement.

The final year includes specialist options and a major individual project, which is often supported by industry.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through our applicant portal.

Foundation year

On successful completion of the foundation year, students will transfer to the Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons) course.

Modules

• Core Mathematics
• Core Science
• Mechanics and Geometry
• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Science
• Foundation Year Project.

Year 1

The first year is shared with our Electronic and Computer Engineering course.

You will explore fundamental electrical and electronic engineering topics.

Design projects integrate practical and theoretical work and help to reinforce your learning.

Modules

• Engineering Mathematics

  In this module you will learn to apply mathematical concepts and software tools to solve engineering problems.

  On completion you will be able to use analytical techniques and software tools to solve simple algebraic problems, develop mathematical models of engineering systems, and apply an appropriate analytical method, or software tool to solve a mathematical model.

• Engineering Practice

  On this module you will develop your engineering skills using projects as the focus of your learning.

  You will work on group projects, applying engineering skills such as reflection, organisation, planning, design, communication and planning. Concepts across a range of engineering specialisms will be introduced as part of a problem-based approach.

• Embedded Systems 1

  This module explicitly builds a base of knowledge and skills in programming using the ‘C’ language (a very common language used in embedded systems), which can then be extended in level 5.

  The module implicitly aims to inculcate enthusiasm for embedded programming to the point where you will set programming challenges for yourself. Use of the “Arduino” platform with a mix of sensors and actuators is the key to this self-motivation.

• Analogue Electronics

  This module will provide a broad base of knowledge of analogue electronics engineering upon which subject specialisation can be built.

• Digital Electronics

  This module provides concepts that underpin the disciplines of digital electronics and software configurable systems, including gate arrays and microprocessor systems.

• Introduction to Electrical Engineering

  This module will provide you with context and practical experience of electrical engineering. You will be introduced to fundamental characteristics of power system components, electrical power generation and distribution systems.

Year 2

You will learn programming to an advanced level and spend time in our specialist labs compiling, simulating and implementing your designs.

Modules

• Control and Applications
• Embedded Systems 2
• Digital Systems Design
• Engineering Design
• Electrical Engineering 2
• Analogue Electronics and Communications.

Placement year

A placement year offers you a great opportunity to:   

• build knowledge of real-world businesses and organisations   
• develop existing skills and discover new ones   
• make contacts in industry and commerce   
• increase your confidence   
• improve your time management. 

You will also gain the appropriate amount of work experience to reach Engineering Technician (EngTech) status. 

Our students have been on placement with companies including Rolls-Royce, General Electric and National Rail.

Final year

You will take an individual project from business plan stage through to project completion.

Modules

• Project 
• Product Design
• Electronics
• High Voltage Power, Distribution and Utilisation

Options*

• Communications
• Digital Signal Processing 

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

International requirements and visas

We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

Visas and immigration advice

Course fees

If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. Our fee for the professional placement year is £1,290 for home students and £2,076 for international students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

What's included

You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included, while studying a course in the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics are listed here.

• You will have access to computers and necessary software, however many students choose to buy their own hardware, software and accessories. The amount spent will depend on your individual choices but this expenditure is not essential to pass any of our courses.
• In most cases coursework submissions are electronic but students may wish to print notes which would involve an extra cost.
• Costs of up to £50 are included in the fees for students on engineering courses to pay for materials for their final year projects. On rare occasions where material costs exceed £50, they will need to be paid for by the student.

You can chat with our enquiries team through the Stay in touch panel at the end of this page if you require further information. Or check our finance pages for advice about funding and scholarships as well as more information about fees and advice on international and island fee-paying status.

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The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2020–21.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

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