The BEng Electrical Engineering degree is a high-quality three-year degree designed to offer you the knowledge and skills necessary to join engineering teams on graduation. It is complementary to the four-year Durham MEng, and transfer is possible between the courses up to the end of the second year. It is important to highlight that you also can transfer between the different Engineering programmes that we offer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, etc.) up until the end of the second year, provided that you meet the relevant progression requirements. We believe that students should make an informed decision about their futures and allowing our students to transfer between programmes, once they understand the different disciplines, demonstrates our commitment to this and the Department’s General Engineering philosophy.
In the first two years, the BEng covers the same broad base of engineering education as the MEng degree. The BEng prepares you for an exciting career in modern engineering, with the flexibility to respond to changing technologies.
**Year 1**
You will study four modules in engineering, one in mathematics and one optional module. In your engineering modules, you will receive instruction in the use of 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g. SolidWorks), be taught how to implement engineering algorithms into computer code (specifically in C and MATLAB) and take part in a number of practical labs. You will also take part in a group design activity where you have to design, build and test a device to solve a specific engineering challenge. Recent examples include miniature hydroelectric generators and chain-climbing robots. On the course, you also attend lectures, discussion classes and supervisions with academic staff.
Compulsory modules:
Solid Mechanics and Structures 1
Electronic and Electrical Systems 1
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
Engineering Practice 1
Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists
And one free elective.
The optional (free elective) module may be selected from anything that will fit the timetable and for which you meet the necessary prerequisites. Popular choices have previously included ‘Introduction to Programming’, ‘Computational Thinking’ and a range of different language modules but some students have taken modules in History or Poetry.
**Year 2**
Engineering and mathematics now occupy the full six modules in the timetable.
You will undertake a major design project as part of a small team with guidance from an academic supervisor and an ‘Industrial Tutor’ (an engineer from industry). This lets you put into practice the skills and knowledge that you have developed in your lectures. The end result is a detailed design report and a series of CAD drawings good enough to manufacture a device from.
Compulsory modules:
Engineering Mathematics 2
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2
Solid Mechanics and Structures 2
Electrical Engineering 2
Electronics 2
Engineering Design 2.
**Year 3**
At this point in the degree, you will specialise in Electrical Engineering.
You will take four Electrical Engineering taught modules plus an individual technical project (which is equivalent to two modules). For your project, which is the highlight of most of our students’ degree, you will work closely with a project supervisor and will be responsible for planning, design and manufacture of equipment, experimentation, analysis and reporting of your results. Practical skills, in addition to the weekly laboratory sessions, cover topics such as industrial problem solving with interaction with local industry.
Compulsory modules:
BEng Engineering Project
Electrical Engineering 3
Power Semiconductor Devices 3
Electronics and Communications 3
Control and Signal Processing 3.
Course Details - Modules
Compulsory modules:
Year 1
Solid Mechanics and Structures 1
Electronic and Electrical Systems 1
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
Engineering Practice 1
Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists
And one free elective.
Year 2
Engineering Mathematics 2
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2
Solid Mechanics and Structures 2
Electrical Engineering 2
Electronics 2
Engineering Design 2.
Year 3
BEng Engineering Project
Electrical Engineering 3
Power Semiconductor Devices 3
Electronics and Communications 3
Control and Signal Processing 3.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
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:
H514
Institution code:
D86
Campus Name:
University College
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
To include Mathematics and Physics
Specific subjects excluded for entry:
Critical Thinking and General Studies.
Information:
Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
We will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or on a number of Highers.
To include Mathematics and Physics.
666 in Higher Level subjects including Mathematics and Physics.
We accept Maths Analysis & Approaches, and Maths Applications & Interpretation
• Extended diploma D*DD + A for A level Mathematics, or DDD and A*
• Standard diploma D*D + A for A level Mathematics, or DD and A*
• Subsidiary diploma D* + A for A level Mathematics & Physics, or D and A*A
To include Mathematics and Physics.
The tuition fees for 2022/23 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed here once approved.The tuition fees for 2022/23 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed here once approved.
To include Mathematics and Physics.
Our contextual offer for this programme is A level AA including Mathematics and Physics and B (or equivalent). To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/contextualoffers/.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/entry/
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
87%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
75%
Go onto work and study:
91%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
28500.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
28500.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
The Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Durham
DH1 3LE
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