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Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Qualification	Entry Requirements	Start Date	UCAS code	Duration	Fees
BEng Hons	ABB	September 2024	H613	3 years full-time	£9,250 per year

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Qualification	Entry Requirements	Start Date	UCAS code	Duration	Fees
BEng Hons	ABB	September 2024	H613	3 years full-time	£9,250 per year

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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).

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).
Start date:
September 2024

September 2024
IB score

32

IB requirements

32 including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches = 5/6 at Higher Level or 6/7 at Standard Level, and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation = 5/6 at Higher Level only. And 5/6 at Higher Level in one of biology, chemistry or physics.

IELTS

6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)

English language requirements

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.

High school qualifications

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country

A level

ABB

Required subjects

Maths and either electronics or a science subject (computer science, physics, chemistry or biology)

Excluded subjects

General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, and Thinking Skills.

Additional entry requirements

BTEC/Access/HND qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

As part of the application process all applicants will receive an invitation to have a chat with an academic member of staff.

Transfer to MEng is possible during the course subject to satisfactory progression.

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2023 entry.

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.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

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.

Non-UK entry requirements
Alternative qualifications

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:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
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.

Contextual offers

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.

Foundation progression options

A foundation year is available for those with BBB grades.

Mature Students

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.

Visa restrictions

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.
Other requirements

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.
A level

ABB

Required subjects

Maths and either electronics or a science subject (computer science, physics, chemistry or biology)

Excluded subjects

General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, and Thinking Skills.

IB score

32

IB requirements

32 including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches = 5/6 at Higher Level or 6/7 at Standard Level, and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation = 5/6 at Higher Level only. And 5/6 at Higher Level in one of biology, chemistry or physics.

Additional entry requirements

BTEC/Access/HND qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

As part of the application process all applicants will receive an invitation to have a chat with an academic member of staff.

Transfer to MEng is possible during the course subject to satisfactory progression.

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2023 entry.

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.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

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.

UK entry requirements
Alternative qualifications

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:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
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.

Contextual offers

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.

Foundation progression options

A foundation year is available for those with BBB grades.

Mature Students

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.
Other requirements

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.
UCAS Code:
H613

H613
Duration:
3 years full-time

3 years full-time
*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).

Additional costs

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.

Scholarships and bursaries

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).

Additional costs

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.

Scholarships and bursaries

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.

Home students*

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.

Course overview

In a world filled with smart devices to a global need to create green energy, our course provides a detailed insight into the computing systems and software needed to advance all technology.

A lot of the things you learn will be done in labs either working individually and through group projects. You'll study subjects such as analogue and digital electronics, circuits and systems, computing, communications and the application of electrical energy.

All our electrical and electronic courses have the same content in year one and two so by year three, you can choose the topics that interest you.

As a BEng graduate, there are many options available to you. You can choose to register with the Engineering Council as an Incorporated Engineer or progress to Chartered Engineer status.

Our course will give you with the required engineering expertise for either a career in industry or in a variety of other professions.

Modules

Year one

Year two

Year three

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

Scalable Cross-Platform Software Design

Mandatory

Year 3

IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security

Mandatory

Year 3

Analogue Electronics

Mandatory

Year 3

Third Year Project

Mandatory

Year 3

Professional Studies

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

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 Thursday 16 March 2023.

Introduction to Software Engineering and Programming Applied Electrical and Electronic Engineering Construction Project Power and Energy Information Systems Engineering Mathematics 1 Contemporary Engineering Themes A

Develop the ability to analyse engineering problems; select appropriate softwareand/or techniques to enable the designing, planning, developing andimplementation of practical solutions; to be able to specify criteria fordetermining success.

This module provides first year undergraduate students in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with the technical skills required to analyse, design and implement solutions to practical engineering problems.

Students will be provided with the skills required to design and develop code solutions that can be implemented on multiple platforms; these skills will be further enhanced through their on-going use in the project component of the first year.

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%). Reassessment will be taken as per the information provided below.

Assessment type: Coursework 1. Weight: 10.00. Original assessment: Design exercise- 10 hours of student work. Reassessment: Reassessment by coursework submitted by the start of the reassessment period.
Assessment type: Coursework 2. Weight: 30.00. Original assessment: Three design/programming assignments. Reassessment: Reassessment by coursework submitted by the start of the assessment period.
Assessment type: Coursework 3. Weight: 40.00. Original assessment: 1 hr Supervisedprogramming assessment work. Reassessment: Supervised programming examination.
Assessment type: In-class Exam 1 (Written). Weight: 20.00. Original assessment: Bi-weekly progress tests. Reassessment: 1 hr on-line multiple-choice test.

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:

Smart Grids
Medical Electronics
Electric Transportation
Big Data

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%).

Electronic Processing and Communications Electrical Energy Conditioning and Control Practical Engineering Design Solutions and Project Development Contemporary Engineering Themes Modelling: Methods and Tools

In this module you will study:

intermediate level electronic analogue circuits and their use within more complex systems
digital design techniques
software tools
communications systems
sources and impact of noise and interference – a key topic for any electrical and electronic engineer

This module introduces you to the underpinning technologies for the conditioning, control and conversion of electrical energy.

The topics covered in this module include:

power electronics
control
electrical machines
renewable energy

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:

power and energy
electronics and communications

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:

Smart Grids
Bio-sensing
Medical Electronics
Photonics
Electric Transportation
The Internet of Things

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:

analysis techniques for dynamic systems with application to communications and control theory
analysis techniques for digital systems and statistical analysis of signals and data

Scalable Cross-Platform Software Design IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security Analogue Electronics Third Year Project Professional Studies Power Networks Digital Communications Embedded Computing Renewable Generation Technologies Robotics, Dynamics and Control Optical Networks Mobile Technologies Sensing Systems and Signal Processing Advanced Engineering Mathematics

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 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.

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:

Belbin’s model of team formation
the appropriate use of PEST and SWOT analysis
the basics of marketing
the product life cycle
technology audits
finance sources
intellectual property
ethics
product design

By the end of this module, you will be confident in:

writing and assessing rudimentary business plans
making informed decisions about product and business development

This module provides students with an understanding of power system apparatus and their behaviour under normal and fault conditions. This module covers:

concept and analysis of load flow
voltage/current symmetrical components
computation of fault currents
economic optimisation
power-system control and stability
power system protection

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:

communication systems
information content and channel capacity
digital modulation techniques
data compression techniques
error-correcting and line coding techniques
digital signal regeneration techniques
system examples, telephone, digital television and CD technologies.

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

architectures for embedded systems
the operation of a microcontroller and its programming
assembly language directives and instructions
the interfacing of microcontrollers
embedded peripherals and interrupts
communications protocols used in embedded computing
introduction to larger scale embedded systems

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:

characteristics of optical fibres
active and passive optical devices: including transmitters, detectors, amplifiers, multiplexers, filters and couplers

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:

method of variation of parameters
Laplace transform methods
Taylor series method
Frobenius method
asymptotic regular perturbations and strained coordinates
multiple scales

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%

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.

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 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).

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