In Stages 1 and 2 you study a common syllabus, with topics that help you understand electrical machines and electronic communications systems, such as semiconductor devices, electromagnetism and circuit theory.
In Stage 3 you continue to study a broad range of topics, exploring areas such as:
- radio frequency engineering
- industrial automation and robotics
- digital control systems
You also undertake a large individual design project, for example, investigating electronic device fabrication and distributed control systems.
What you will study
We cover core topics to enable you toÊunderstand the operation of simple electrical machines and electronic communications systems, such as:
- current flow in semiconductor devices
- electromagnetism
- digital electronicsÊ
- linear control theory
We complement this with teaching in how toÊanalyse, design and construct electrical and electronic circuitsÊto meet specific criteria.
We help you to develop your computing skills and engineering mathematics knowledge, with topics covering:
- extended C and assembly language programming techniques
- the design and testing of microprocessor systems
- the application of differential equations and linear algebra to describe complex engineering systems
You also take part in a series of group projects to develop your skills in soldering, wiring, circuit board construction and project planning such as a simple digital voltmeter, a power amplifier, a radio transmitter and receiver, and a mini-racing car that can find its own way round a track.ÊYou race the car and create a crowdfunding video on how the technology canÊbe utilisedÊin industry.
Flexible degree structure
We understand that you may not yet know which area of electrical and electronic engineering you want to specialise in.
We have designed our degrees so that all of our students study a common syllabus for the first two years. This gives you the chance to see where your interests lie.
It also means that you may transfer between any of our Electrical and Electronic Engineering degrees up to the end of the second year should your ideas change as your skills and knowledge develop.
Transfer from a BEng degree to a MEng degree is subject to you achieving the appropriate academic standard.
