Content
The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.
Year one
You'll study:
- Engineering Practice 1
- Principles of Electrical Engineering
- Mathematical Modelling for Electronics and Robotics
- Programming for Engineers
- Applied Electronics.
Year two
You'll study:
- Engineering Practice 2
- Electrical Machines and Power Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Engineering Research
- Signals and Systems
- Analogue Electronic Systems.
Placement year (if applicable)
If you study on the four year sandwich course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after year two.
You'll complete a placement learning module.
See the Placements and Fees sections for more information.
Final year
You'll study:
- Engineering Project
- Group Design and Integration Project
- Control Systems Design
- Power Electronics and Energy Systems
- Professionalism for Engineers*.
*You won't study this module if you complete the placement year.
Plus one module from:
- Digital Signal Processing
- Advanced Analogue Electronics
- Communications
- Introduction to CMOS IC Design.
This structure is for full-time students only. Part-time students study the same modules but the delivery pattern will be different. Please note there is no Year one entry for part-time to this course.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we'll inform you.
"On my course, I enjoyed applying theory to practical problems, such as constructing circuits, and building my teamwork skills in group projects. Once I graduated, these experiences helped me to find a role as an Electronics Design Engineer." Kieran, 2021 Electronic Engineering graduate
Learning and Teaching
Learn through lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory work, case studies and mini projects, with a mixture of group and individual activities depending on the subject area.
Attend regular presentations from visiting professionals to gain an inside track on industry challenges and opportunities.
Showcase your work to employers and the public at your final year degree show.
See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
Approximate percentage of time you'll spend in different learning activities*:
Year | Scheduled learning and teaching study | Independent study | Placement study |
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1 | 29% | 71% | 0% |
2 | 27% | 73% | 0% |
3 | 19% | 81% | 0% |
*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year
Boost your skills
Volunteer to help build infrastructure in developing countries with initiatives like Engineers without Borders, gaining valuable practical experience.
Achieve success in annual competitions such as Formula Student.
Study time
You can study this course full-time or on a part-time day release basis.
Modules are structured so you can attend all your lectures and tutorial sessions in a single day each week, minimising the time you spend away from the workplace.
A benefit of studying part-time is that you can put your learning into practice and use work-related problems in projects.
Assessment
Assessment generally takes place through a mix of coursework, assignments and exams.
Learn more about assessments..
Approximate percentage of marks awarded by each assessment method*:
Year | Written exam assessment | Coursework assessment | Practical exam assessment |
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1 | 47% | 53% | 0% |
2 | 22% | 57% | 21% |
3 | 28% | 62% | 10% |
*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year