Computer technology can be found in more than just desktop and laptop PCs. Specialist microprocessors are used for communications (there's one in your mobile phone), measurement devices (for example, medical instrumentation) and entertainment (mp3 and BluRay players) to name just a few.
This three-year degree is designed for students with an interest in computers, computing systems and software. Directed specialisms for modules and projects include microelectronics and VLSI design, object oriented software, computer networks and other modules offered by the School of Computer Science.
Final-year projects provide you with the chance to work with members of the Department's research groups working on the latest advances in VLSI applications for computer systems, parallel and embedded architectures, digital signal and vector processing.
During year two, you will have a unique opportunity to see your academic subject from a different perspective by studying abroad in China or Malaysia. As well as starting an international network of contacts, you will discover new strengths and abilities – helping to enhance your future employment prospects. The curriculum is exactly the same as the UK and all teaching is in English.
Year one
The first year is common to all of our courses. This gives you the option to transfer onto other courses within the department once you know more about the specialist areas. You will gain an understanding of the principles and practices on which all specialisms within electrical and electronic engineering are founded. The electrical and electronic engineering construction project allows you to apply your knowledge and gain valuable practical and fault-finding skills. Week-long practical sessions will help you engage fully in your work and develop as a professional engineer. Your appreciation of science and mathematics will also be enhanced.
Year two – study abroad
You will continue to improve your understanding of electrical and electronic engineering, and your design skills will be developed through a variety of laboratory-based subjects and modules. This will prepare you to study, in the final years of your course, emerging and advanced technologies usually taught by internationally recognised researchers. Group projects, presentations and seminars will give you the skills and understanding essential for the workplace.
You will study at either our China or Malaysia campus where you will have the opportunity to experience differing cultures. You will continue to improve your understanding of electrical and electronic engineering, and your design skills will be developed through a variety of laboratory-based subjects. This will prepare you to study, in the final years of your course, emerging and advanced technologies usually taught by internationally recognised researchers.Group projects, presentations and seminars enable you to gain the skills and understanding essential for the workplace.
Engineering programmes and content of study are the same across our international campuses but there may be minor differences in the number of elective modules offered by some.
You will receive academic tutor support from the host campus as well as support from the International Office on issues of accommodation and welfare. Additional support from academics at Nottingham is also available if required.
Post study abroad: students are supported to enable them to fully integrate back into their studies including co-ordinating module choices and projects as appropriate for their programme
Year three
Your individual project forms a major part of the final year. Working in an area of your choosing, you will develop design, analysis, construction and fault-finding skills. Many of these projects support research or development carried out with industry.
More information
See also the Engineering and Science Foundation Year Programme.