Prepare for your course
Congratulations and a very warm welcome to the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. We are looking forward to meeting you soon. As a new member of this vibrant community, you will be taught and supported by leading academics and industry professionals who are committed to inspirational teaching. We hope you have an excellent experience during your degree. If you are unsure about anything in these early weeks do not be afraid to ask questions or seek help from staff.
IT Equipment
You will need access to a laptop or device to participate in lessons and complete online teaching related activities. Whether you already have a device, or are considering purchasing new IT equipment for your university studies, please check our Equipment Advice page and the minimum specification recommended by Digital and Technology Services.
We would strongly encourage the use of an MS Windows 10 based system for ease of access to our commonly used systems, and to use some of the specialist engineering software for your studies. We would also suggest your device should have a microphone and webcam, as you may use Microsoft Teams calls to interact with staff and other students.
You do not need to purchase any software; Microsoft Office is available to download free of charge to all students for the duration of their studies and specialist engineering software is available in our on-campus computer rooms and through a remote desktop connection. Some specialist engineering software will also be available for you to install on your own device free of charge under university specific license arrangements.
There are computer rooms available on campus and a Laptop Loan service but both are offered on a first come first served basis. All students (home, EU, and International) who might struggle with financing IT equipment can apply for support via the Hardship Fund.
IET Membership
The department will cover the cost of student membership to the IET (The Institution of Engineering and Technology), the professional body that accredits our degrees, for the duration of your course. The IET application process will form part of your induction during Welcome.