ObjectivesElectronics has had a profound impact on many aspects of modern life including the manufacturing industry, medicine, leisure activities, communications and information processing. Technological advances continue, leading to an exciting and diverse choice of employment opportunities for the Electronics graduate. Much of our current research entails close collaboration with industry; this leads to a profitable exchange of personnel and ideas, resulting in industry-relevant teaching and third year projects.
Entry requirementsGeneral university admissions requirements
All applicants must possess a minimum level of competence in English Language and in Mathematics or a Science. A pass at Grade C or above in GCSE English Language and in Mathematics or a Science, or an equivalent qualification, fulfils this requirement.
For some courses, requirements are above this University minimum, so you should check the relevant course-specific entry requirements in our hard copy prospectus which you can order online or browse on our online directory. We usually ask for candidates to show a broad base of study at GCSE level (or equivalent) with passes in at least five subjects from a range of disciplines.
Academic titleBEng Electronic Engineering
Course descriptionBEng Electronic Engineering
Accrediting Institutions: Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) and the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC)
Our accredited degrees in Electronic Engineering provide a sound understanding of electronic devices. They enable creative and innovative designs in advanced multidisciplinary systems.
We are one of the UK’s leading universities in power electronics with over £20m in research funding, which ensures that the curriculum remains at the leading edge of this technology. Our programme offers a specially tailored blend of power electronics, microelectronics, communications, sustainable design, and devices.
State-of-the-art laboratories are equipped with software tools for microcontrollers and field-programmable gate arrays, and you will benefit from our close interaction with prestigious semiconductor manufacturers such as Freescale, Microsemi and Renesas. A multidisciplinary, research-oriented approach to learning supports personal
development and provides key skills that are aligned with best commercial practices – and much sought after
by leading employers. Optional modules are based on the School of Engineering’s research strengths in power
electronics, communications and silicon-based sensors.
In the first two years the focus is on core areas of engineering and design. These incorporate project work, from reverse engineering to innovative design of control systems such as a mobile robot and a model rocket. In your third year electronic engineering modules cover digital, analogue and mixed-signal circuit design; programming embedded microcontrollers; robust hardware design; real-time signal processing; optical and radio-frequency communications; sensors; VLSI design; and systems integration.
For module information please visit the Electronic Engineering website.