- Group study
- Independent study
- Lab sessions
- Lectures
- Practical classes
- Supervision
- Tutorials
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Electronic Engineering with Study Abroad BEng
University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK
University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK
Qualification | Entry Requirements | Start Date | UCAS code | Duration | Fees |
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BEng Hons | ABB | September 2024 | H61W | 3 years full-time | £9,250 per year |
Qualification | Entry Requirements | Start Date | UCAS code | Duration | Fees |
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BEng Hons | ABB | September 2024 | H61W | 3 years full-time | £9,250 per year |
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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).
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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).
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation 5 at Higher Level only. And 5 at Higher Level in one of biology, chemistry, physics or computer science.
6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.
For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country
Maths and one of electronics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, further mathematics, design and technology: systems control or design technology: design engineering H404.
Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, and Thinking Skills.
Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
We recognise the potential of talented students from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college. These offers are usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.
BTEC/Access/HND qualifications are considered on an individual basis.
Transfer to MEng is possible during the course subject to satisfactory progression.
As part of the application process all applicants will receive an invitation to have a chat with an academic member of staff.
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
International students must be aware that transfer between programmes is likely to require application for a new visa. Whilst the department will provide every support, it is the student responsibility to ensure the visa regulations are complied with.
NA
Maths and one of electronics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, further mathematics, design and technology: systems control or design technology: design engineering H404.
Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, and Thinking Skills.
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation 5 at Higher Level only. And 5 at Higher Level in one of biology, chemistry, physics or computer science.
Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
We recognise the potential of talented students from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college. These offers are usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.
BTEC/Access/HND qualifications are considered on an individual basis.
Transfer to MEng is possible during the course subject to satisfactory progression.
As part of the application process all applicants will receive an invitation to have a chat with an academic member of staff.
An Engineering and Physical Sciences foundation year is available for those who are not taking the required subjects.
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
International students must be aware that transfer between programmes is likely to require application for a new visa. Whilst the department will provide every support, it is the student responsibility to ensure the visa regulations are complied with.
NA
On this course, subject to you meeting the relevant requirements, your second academic year will be spent studying at University of Nottingham China or University of Nottingham Malaysia. The curriculum is exactly the same as that of the UK and all teaching is in English. Your year will be spent studying core modules, and depending on the subject specialisms you have selected, appropriate optional modules. Alternatively, you could apply to spend the year at one of our partner universities, however places are extremely limited and there is no guarantee that you would be able to study at a partner institution.
Please note
In order to undertake a compulsory year abroad, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the University and meet the selection criteria of both the University and the partner institution. The partner institution is under no obligation to accept you even if you do meet the relevant criteria. If you do not secure a year abroad opportunity, you will be transferred to the version of the course without the compulsory year abroad element, and you will complete all years of study at University of Nottingham, UK.
Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.
On this course, subject to you meeting the relevant requirements, your second academic year will be spent studying at University of Nottingham China or University of Nottingham Malaysia. The curriculum is exactly the same as that of the UK and all teaching is in English. Your year will be spent studying core modules, and depending on the subject specialisms you have selected, appropriate optional modules. Alternatively, you could apply to spend the year at one of our partner universities, however places are extremely limited and there is no guarantee that you would be able to study at a partner institution.
Please note
In order to undertake a compulsory year abroad, you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the University and meet the selection criteria of both the University and the partner institution. The partner institution is under no obligation to accept you even if you do meet the relevant criteria. If you do not secure a year abroad opportunity, you will be transferred to the version of the course without the compulsory year abroad element, and you will complete all years of study at University of Nottingham, UK.
Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions or other circumstances outside of the university’s control. Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.
*For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.
If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA).
All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice.
The University offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help:
Engineering students may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships.
International students
We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.
*For full details including fees for part-time students and reduced fees during your time studying abroad or on placement (where applicable), see our fees page.
If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA).
All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice.
The University offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help:
Engineering students may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships.
Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year. Full details can be found on our financial support pages.
* A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.
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.
During your second year, you can study at either our China or Malaysia campus where you will have the opportunity to experience differing cultures. The curriculum is exactly the same as that of the UK and all teaching is in English.
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.
During your second year, you can apply to study at either our China or Malaysia campus where you will have the opportunity to experience differing cultures. The curriculum is exactly the same as that of the UK and all teaching is in English. Your year will be spent studying core modules, and depending on the subject specialisms you have selected, appropriate optional modules.
With ever-changing developments in electronics technology, you will graduate with the confidence to create, understand and develop the electronic systems of the future.
Our course will give you the required engineering expertise for a career in engineering or in a variety of other professions.
All our electrical and electronic courses have the same content in year one and two so by year three, you can choose to specialise in the topics that interest you.
Why choose this course?
Important Information
This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.
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
Individual 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
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.
In this module, you will be involved in the development of an autonomous vehicle building on knowledge learned in other parts of the course.
The work will be lab-based and undertaken in project weeks giving you a break from lectures in each semester.
You will work on this module for a third of the year.
Our world relies on reliable and secure electricity supplies, this module will introduce you to the concepts and challenges faced in generating traditional and renewable electrical energy.
This module provides an introduction to electronic and information systems and covers a wide range of topics including digital electronics, amplifiers, filters, semiconductor devices, diodes, transistors, communications and noise in electronic systems. Taught material is reinforced through coursework exercises which make use of circuit simulation tools.
This module introduces you to the algebra of complex numbers. It provides a key mathematical tool for analysis of linear mathematical and engineering problems.
You will study the complexity of solving general systems of equations using matrix techniques and review the calculus of a single variable.
You will have a three hour lecture and workshops each week.
This module introduces you to various themes that are at the forefront of today's electrical and electronic engineering systems. The topics covered will vary each year and typical subjects you might learn about include:
Topics cover critical technological enablers and breakthroughs and their commercial and socio-economic impact. These drive the engineering research and development process. This will give you a wider understanding of the content covered in the co-requisite modules.
For students on an IET-accredited plan, this course and all assessment elements contributing to the overall mark are non-compensatable (with the pass mark being set at 40%).
In this module you will study:
This module introduces you to the underpinning technologies for the conditioning, control and conversion of electrical energy.
The topics covered in this module include:
This module partners with the lecture modules in the second year.
It gives you the chance to put your theoretical knowledge into practice through activities drawn from the design and development cycle.
You will be taking part in two, themed group projects:
Following on from year one, this module continues to introduce to a variety of themes that are at the forefront of contemporary electrical and electronic engineering systems.
This provides a broader context for the material covered in the co-requisite modules. The topics covered will vary each year and typical subjects might include:
Electrical and electronic engineers are often required to analyse and solve the problems they encounter.
This module will teach you the required mathematical skills and suitable software tools needed for you to start modelling these problems yourself.
Some topics covered include:
This module covers the design and analysis of electronic systems used in telecommunications particularly wireless devices. Devices covered typically include passive components such as transmission lines, directional couplers, periodic structures, and active devices such as amplifiers and oscillators.
The module introduces CMOS integrated circuit design and internal operating mechanisms of semiconductor electronics and opto-electronic devices.
Delivery
Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
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Lecture | 11 weeks | 2 weeks | 2 hours |
Computing | 10 weeks | 1 week | 1 hours |
Assessment method
Assessment Type | Weight | Requirements |
---|---|---|
Coursework 1 | 30.00 | VLSI design coursework |
Coursework 2 | 30.00 | Devices coursework |
Exam | 40.00 | End of module exam |
Engineers working in industry usually find that they become involved in extended practical or theoretical projects. This module provides an opportunity for you to work in a similar situation.
You’ll indicate your project preferences then work under the supervision of an expert member of staff to write a dissertation on your work and present it publicly. You’ll have weekly individual tutorial with your project supervisor, but otherwise you’ll be expected to work alone.
This module assesses your ability to develop a business plan based on an idea for a new product. This will give you the knowledge and skills needed for a graduate entering employment.
You will do this by learning various models, tools and concepts that are commonly used in business including:
By the end of this module, you will be confident in:
This module introduces students to the concepts and operating principles of fixed and variable speed electric machine and drive systems.
The module will use a number of system examples to demonstrate how machines and drive systems are specified, designed, controlled and operated.
Delivery
Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
---|---|---|---|
Lecture | 12 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Practicum | 11 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Assessment method
Assessment Type | Contribution | Requirements |
---|---|---|
Coursework | 25% | 25 hours of student time |
Exam | 75% | 2 hour exam |
Providing an understanding of the operational principles of power electronic converters and their associated systems, this module covers: 3-phase naturally commutated ac-dc/dc-ac converters, capacitive and inductive smoothing - device ratings, dc-ac PWM inverters and modulation strategies, resonant converters, high power factor utility interface circuits and power converter topologies for high power (multilevel). You’ll have two one-hour lectures per week.
Development and deployment of software for a variety of platforms ranging from the web and mobile devices through to large scale parallel computers.
Delivery
Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
---|---|---|---|
Lecture | 11 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Computing | 11 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Assessment method
Assessment Type | Contribution | Requirements |
---|---|---|
Coursework 1 | 25% | 25 hours of student time |
Coursework 2 | 25% | 25 hours of student time |
Coursework 3 | 25% | 25 hours of student time |
Exam | 25% | 1 hour, multiple choice |
Providing you with the skills required to commission a complete IT system, this module provides information on network design and implementation, services, security and management of systems.
You’ll also be introduced to new uses of IT infrastructure (such as VoIP).
Delivery
Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
---|---|---|---|
Lecture | 11 weeks | 1 weeks | 2 hour |
Computing | 11 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Assessment method
Assessment Type | Contribution | Requirements |
---|---|---|
Coursework 1 | 10% | Physical infrastructure coursework |
Coursework 2 | 20% | Logical design and implementation coursework |
Coursework 3 | 30% | Software vulnerabilities coursework |
Exam | 40% | Rogo assessment |
This module provides students with an understanding of power system apparatus and their behaviour under normal and fault conditions. This module covers:
Delivery
Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
---|---|---|---|
Lecture | 11 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Practicum | 11 weeks | 1 week | 1 hour |
Assessment method
Assessment Type | Contribution | Requirements |
---|---|---|
Coursework | 25% | 25 hours of student time |
Exam | 75% | 2 hour exam |
This module is an introduction to the operation of modern digital communication systems. Topics covered include:
Delivery
Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
---|---|---|---|
Lecture | 11 weeks | 1 weeks | 2 hours |
Assessment method
Assessment Type | Contribution | Requirements |
---|---|---|
Coursework 1 | 25% | 12.5 hours of student time |
Coursework 2 | 25% | |
Exam | 50% | 2 hour exam |
This module covers
This module covers the analysis and design of renewable and sustainable energy systems. It covers the various types of renewable energy and the resources available. It uses an understanding of the physical principles of various types of energy resources in order to develop analytical models which can be applied to the design of renewable energy systems, including energy conversion and storage, especially for electrical power generation.
This module gives and Introduction to fundamentals of robotics, and introduces students to: Direct Kinematics, Inverse Kinematics, Workspace analysis and specifying appropriate robotic manipulators for industrial processes.
You will be introduced to the concepts and operating principles of optical communication systems and networks and the devices that underpin them.
Topics typically include:
Delivery
Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
---|---|---|---|
Lecture | 11 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Assessment method
Assessment Type | Contribution |
---|---|
Coursework 1 | 25% |
Coursework 2 | 25% |
Exam | 50% |
This module provides knowledge of the fundamentals of mobile communications and its application to real systems.
Typical subjects might be 3rd and 4th generation systems, OFDM and MIMO and how 5th generation systems are likely to develop.
Delivery
Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
---|---|---|---|
Lecture | 11 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Assessment method
Assessment Type | Contribution | Requirements |
---|---|---|
Coursework 1 | 25% | |
Coursework 2 | 25% | |
Exam | 50% | End of module exam |
The module provides students with the necessary background knowledge so that they can understand sensors and their applications. The module covers a selection of topics where information is acquired from sensors and subsequently electronically processed. Applications will typically include, optical, acoustic, non-destructive evaluation, medical and bio-photonics.
This module covers advanced analytic mathematical techniques used to provide exact or approximate solutions to common classes of ordinary differential equations (ODES) typical in Engineering.
Each week there will normally be one, one-hour lecture and a two-hour workshop to introduce key mathematical knowledge on module topics.
Techniques covered include:
Delivery
Activity | Number of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
---|---|---|---|
Laboratory | 5 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Lecture | 11 weeks | 1 week | 2 hours |
Assessment method
Assessment Type | Contribution | Requirements |
---|---|---|
Coursework | 25% | |
Exam | 75% |
How you will be assessed
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.
Average starting salary and career progression
86.7% of undergraduates from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £30,810.*
* HESA Graduate Outcomes 2020. The Graduate Outcomes % is derived using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.
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).
University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.
Faculty of Engineering
4 years full-time
Qualification
MEng Hons
Entry requirements
AAA
UCAS code
H601
Faculty of Engineering
3 years full-time
Qualification
BEng Hons
Entry requirements
ABB
UCAS code
H61Z
Faculty of Engineering
4 years full-time
Qualification
MEng Hons
Entry requirements
AAA
UCAS code
H61X
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