Close-up of a circuit board in the EEE Technical Workshop B17

Electronic Engineering BEng

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

Electronic engineers design, develop, test, and oversee the creation of anything from drones and electric cars to the technology in smartphones, sat navs and systems in hospitals.

Our course offers you many different ways to develop your understanding of electronics. You'll work on lab-based projects, work individually and in small teams. You'll learn to project manage and bring your technical knowledge to problem solve different situations.

With the ever-changing developments in technology, you will graduate with the confidence to create, understand and develop electrical control systems of the future.

Modules

Mandatory

Year 1

Introduction to Software Engineering and Programming

Mandatory

Year 1

Applied Electrical and Electronic Engineering Construction Project

Mandatory

Year 1

Power and Energy

Mandatory

Year 1

Information Systems

Mandatory

Year 1

Engineering Mathematics 1

Mandatory

Year 1

Contemporary Engineering Themes A

Mandatory

Year 2

Electronic Processing and Communications

Mandatory

Year 2

Electrical Energy Conditioning and Control

Mandatory

Year 2

Practical Engineering Design Solutions and Project Development

Mandatory

Year 2

Contemporary Engineering Themes

Mandatory

Year 2

Modelling: Methods and Tools

Mandatory

Year 3

Analogue Electronics

Mandatory

Year 3

Integrated Circuits and Systems

Mandatory

Year 3

Third Year Project

Mandatory

Year 3

Professional Studies

Optional

Year 3

Electrical Machines, Drive Systems and Applications

Optional

Year 3

Power Electronic Applications and Control

Optional

Year 3

Scalable Cross-Platform Software Design

Optional

Year 3

IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security

Optional

Year 3

Power Networks

Optional

Year 3

Digital Communications

Optional

Year 3

Embedded Computing

Optional

Year 3

Renewable Generation Technologies

Optional

Year 3

Robotics, Dynamics and Control

Optional

Year 3

Optical Networks

Optional

Year 3

Mobile Technologies

Optional

Year 3

Sensing Systems and Signal Processing

Optional

Year 3

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

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About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. This content was last updated on Tuesday 16 May 2023.

  • Group study
  • Independent study
  • Lab sessions
  • Lectures
  • Practical classes
  • Supervision
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops

  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Examinations
  • Group coursework
  • Practical exams
  • Presentation
  • Research project
  • Practical assessment

On average, you will have around 20 contact hours a week in year one and
two. Combined with coursework and self-study, you may spend over 40
hours a week on your studies.

With the broad range of skills acquired from this degree, you will have excellent career prospects in areas such as; software development, fibre optic and mobile communications, aerospace technology, automotive systems and renewable energy technologies.

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.

The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2023, High Fliers Research).

This course is accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology.

This degree has been accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).

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