Program Overview

Electrical and Electronic Engineering, MEng

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: MEng
• Duration: 60 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• UCAS Code: H605

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 specialise, following your chosen discipline in greater depth. You do not need to finalise your choice of specialisation until you begin your third year.

Our 4-year Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) programmes 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 programme.

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 specialise, following your chosen discipline in greater depth. You do not need to finalise your choice of specialisation 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)
  • Electrical Power Engineering (EE3557)
  • Signals, Systems & Signal Processing (EE3053)
  • C / C++ Programming (EE3093)
  • Communications Engineering 1 (EE3576)
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering Design (EE3579)
  • Engineering Analysis and Methods 1a (EG3007)

Year 4

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Sensing and Instrumentation (EE4011)
  • Electrical Machines and Drives (EE4012)
  • Communications Engineering 2 (EE4014)
  • Meng Individual Project (EG4013)
• Optional Courses:
  • Term 2: Individual Project (MEng) (EG45PE) or Industrial Individual Project (MEng) (EG45PF) or Individual Project Abroad (MEng) (EG45PA)

Year 5

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Optical Systems and Sensing (EE5046)
  • Mathematical Optimisation (EG551T)
  • Renewable Energy Integration to Grid (EG551K)
  • MEng Group Design (EG5565)
  • Advanced Control Engineering (EE501T)
  • The Engineer in Society (EG501W)
  • Introduction to Mobile Robotics and Bioinspiration (EG504M)

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 learnt on the course
• Written examinations at the end of each course

Why Study Electrical and Electronic Engineering?

• Our EEE degree programmes 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, from the transition to renewable energy to robotics, automation, new materials, and bioengineering
• Our interdisciplinary approach means students gain experience in each engineering discipline, making them highly sought-after by employers
• This flexibility also means you choose your specialisation once you have experienced all five disciplines
• According to the Royal Academy of Engineering, Aberdeen is one of 13 engineering hotspots in the UK with over 8,000 engineering businesses across the city and surrounding region
• The School of Engineering has strong links with industry, who support our teaching through guest lectures and seminars, placement opportunities, site visits, and scholarships

Careers

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

Recent Graduate Job Roles

• ROV Project Manager
• Subsea Controls Engineer
• Automation Control Engineer
• Software Engineer
• Telecoms Software Engineer
• Engineering Project Coordinator

Recent Graduates Work At

• Cisco Systems
• Huawei
• SMT
• Lufthansa
• Railways Network

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)

This Degree Holds Accreditation From

• Institution of Engineering and Technology

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• 75% of students were satisfied overall with their course
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• 90% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

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