Course Summary

Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a course which was developed in direct response to a need in industry for qualified engineers who have particular skills in the fields this course focuses on. The course content is based heavily on our successful Electronic Engineering BEng, with the added benefit of enabling students to choose an area, or 'stream', to specialise in in the final year. Students can also chose to study for an integrated masters and qualify with an MEng, this additional year of study allows you to further develop your expert skills in your area of interest. This course provides a solid foundation in the science of electrical and electronic engineering in the first two years. After an optional placement year, you can chose to pursue either Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Power Electronics and Systems Integration or Electronic Engineering, and will study the corresponding specialist modules. 92.90 per cent of Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report

Course Details - Modules

First year modules • Engineering Mathematics • Principles of Engineering Design • Mechanical Principles • Electrical Principles • CAD and Programming Second year modules • Advanced Engineering Mathematics • Control and Instrumentation • Electromagnetism • Applied Electronics • Project Management • Embedded Systems and Drives Third year modules • Individual Project • Advanced Digital Design ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING STREAM • Signal Processing • Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution POWER ELECTRONICS AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION STREAM • Power Electronics and Generation • Systems Integration ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING STREAM • Communication Networks • Mobile Communications Fourth year modules • Group Project • Business Management, Society, Accounting and Ethics SPECIALIST MODULES: • Control and Instrumentation • Advanced Power Networks

Course Details – Assessment Method

The course is taught by experienced staff who will help you gain a sound understanding of engineering principles along with personal skills that will enable you to embark on a rewarding career. Student-centred learning takes place through research and presentation of findings, report writing, individual and group assignments as well as practical work-based exercises for development of skills and competence. Coursework components are largely laboratory-based and use assessment methods ranging from traditional formal reports, to group exercises assessed by logbook, oral examination and directed independent study. In the first year as part of the Principles of Engineering Design module, students take part in a group design project involving the design and construction of a machine to a set specification. Where possible, this is also assessed part way through the year by a presentation made to a practising Project Manager from local industry. You will normally attend around 12-16 hours of timetabled taught sessions each week, and are expected to undertake at least 24 further hours of directed independent study and assignments as required.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: H600

Institution code: D26

Campus Name: Leicester Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

A-Level Maths or Physics at C or above


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 14750.0 Year 1
International 14750.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.

Provider information

The Gateway
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Leicester
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