Program Overview

Engineering (Electrical and Electronic), BEng

Introduction

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) is fundamental to modern society, encompassing everything from advanced computer systems and digital circuits to photonics and cutting-edge technologies like automated cars, robotics, medical equipment, and the next generation of mobile data transmission.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: BEng
• Duration: 48 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• UCAS Code: H620
• Pathway Programme Available: Undergraduate Foundation Programme

Electrical and Electronic Engineering is at the core of the modern world, from computers to digital circuits, photonics, and a wealth of electronic devices. Our society relies on Electrical Engineers for everything from low-power electrical machines and control systems to high-voltage electrical power generation and distribution systems.

Our teaching is delivered by world-renowned experts and supported by our excellent workshop and laboratories dedicated to satellite communications, robotics, lasers, and computer-aided design, as well as many others.

The first two years of our engineering degrees cover general engineering, with elements of civil, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, as well as electrical and electronic. In the later years, you specialize, following your chosen discipline in greater depth. You do not need to finalize your choice of specialization until you begin your third year.

Our 4-year Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) programs are accredited as fully meeting the educational requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially meeting the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng). After the first two years, students on the four-year Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) have the opportunity to pursue the 5-year Masters of Engineering in their chosen discipline.

Aberdeen Global Scholarship

The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer eligible self-funded international on-campus undergraduate students a £6,000 scholarship for every year of their program.

What You'll Study

The first two years cover general Engineering, with elements of Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, and Electrical/Electronics, as well as Civil. In the later years, you specialize, following your chosen discipline in greater depth. You do not need to finalize your choice of specialization until you begin third year.

Year 1

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Circuit Analysis and Design (EG1513)
  • Principles of Electronics (EG1008)
  • CAD and Communication in Engineering Practice (EG1010)
  • Engineering Mathematics 1 (EG1504)
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Materials (EG1012)
  • Fundamental Engineering Mechanics (EG1510)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
• Optional Courses:
  • Term 1: Plus 15 credit points from courses of choice at Levels 1 or 2
  • Term 2: Plus 15 credit points from courses of choice at Levels 1 or 2

Year 2

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics (EG2004)
  • Design and Computing in Engineering Practice (EG2501)
  • Process Engineering (EG2011)
  • Engineering Mathematics 2 (EG2012)
  • Electrical and Mechanical Systems (EG2503)
  • Electronic Systems (EG2514)
• Optional Courses:
  • Term 1: Plus 15 credit points from courses of choice at Levels 1 or 2
  • Term 2: Plus 15 credit points from courses of choice at Levels 1 or 2

Year 3

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Engineer in Society (EG3505)
  • Control Systems (EE3043)
  • Engineering Analysis and Methods 1a (EG3007)
  • Signals, Systems & Signal Processing (EE3053)
  • C / C++ Programming (EE3093)
  • Communications Engineering 1 (EE3576)
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering Design (EE3579)
  • Electrical Power Engineering (EE3557)
  • Digital Systems (EE3580)

Year 4

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Sensing and Instrumentation (EE4011)
  • Electrical Machines and Drives (EE4012)
  • Computer and Software Engineering (EE4013)
  • Communications Engineering 2 (EE4014)
  • Group Design Project (BEng) (EG4578)
• Optional Courses:
  • Individual Project (BEng) (EG45PC)
  • Industrial Individual Project (BEng) (EG45PD)
  • Individual Project Abroad (BEng) (EG45PA)

How You'll Study

Learning Methods

• Field Trips
• Group Projects
• Individual Projects
• Lab Work
• Lectures
• Tutorials

Assessment Methods

Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods:

• Coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course
• Practical assessments of the skills and competencies learned on the course
• Written examinations at the end of each course

Why Study Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)?

• Our EEE degree programs are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• The University of Aberdeen's student-run EEE Society hosts regular events, including a Robotics League competition, incorporating CAD and programming skills, as well as regular social events
• Our teaching is supported by our excellent workshop and laboratories dedicated to satellite communications, robotics, lasers, and computer-aided design, as well as many others
• The School of Engineering encompasses five disciplines – Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering
• At the heart of each of our disciplines lies a passion for using creativity to design solutions to the complex technological, economic, environmental, and medical challenges we face today

Careers

Electrical and electronic engineering careers span many different roles and industry sectors, including power stations, offshore wind farms, computer components, specialized computers for industrial tasks, internet engineering, the design of instrumentation, and much more.

Industry Links

Field-trip visits in previous years have taken place with SSE and Teledyne Bowtech.

Accreditation

Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering degrees are accredited by the Engineering Council and are your first step towards achieving Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

• SQA Highers:
  • Standard: ABBB (Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science required)
  • Minimum: BBB (Good performance required in Mathematics and Physics)
  • Adjusted: BB (Good performance required in Mathematics)
• A LEVELS:
  • Standard: BBB (Good performance required in Mathematics, plus at least one from Physics, Design & Technology, Engineering, or Chemistry)
  • Minimum: BBC (Good performance required in Mathematics, plus at least one from Physics, Design & Technology, Engineering, or Chemistry)
  • Adjusted: BB (Good performance required in Mathematics)
• International Baccalaureate: Minimum of 32 points including Mathematics and Physics at HL (6 or above)
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher, with 3 at H2 and 2 at H3. H2 or above in Mathematics and H3 or above in Physics required

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE Academic: OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Fee Information

• England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535
• EU / International students: £24,800
• Self-funded international students commencing eligible undergraduate programs in 2025/26 will receive a £6,000 tuition waiver for every year of their program
• Home Students: £1,820

Funding Opportunities

• We offer around 40 Entrance Scholarships of £1,000- £3,000 per annum, unless otherwise stated, to students with good academic potential while they study for an undergraduate degree at the University
• 2 Talisman-Sinopec (£2000), and 2CNR International (£1000) Engineering Scholarships available for students starting an undergraduate Engineering degree in September

Our Experts

• Programme Coordinator: Dr. Nakkeeran Kaliyaperumal
• Other Experts:
  • Professor Godred Fairhurst
  • Dr. Thangavel Thevar
  • Professor Dragan Jovcic
  • Dr. Fabio Verdicchio
  • Dr. Sumeet Sunil Aphale
• Programme Manager: Dr. Paul Davidson