Program Overview

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Course Overview

Develop essential engineering knowledge and skills and prepare for a successful career in a fast-moving industry.

Course Structure

Year 1

• Applied Engineering Mathematics (15 credits)
• Introduction to Engineering (15 credits)
• Manufacturing and Materials Project (30 credits)
• Mechatronic Design Project (30 credits)
• Embedded Systems (15 credits)
• Analogue and Digital Electronics (15 credits)
• Into ARU

Year 2

• Electronic Design Project (30 credits)
• Robotic Control Design Project (30 credits)
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)
• Electric Machines. Sensors and Actuators (15 credits)
• Advanced Engineering Mathematics (15 credits)
• Signals and Signal Processing (15 credits)

Year 3

• Electronic and Electrical System Design Project (60 credits)
• Automation and Control (15 credits)
• Power Engineering (15 credits)
• Research Methods and Individual Project (30 credits)

Facilities

• State-of-the-art electronics and microelectronics laboratories
• Industry-standard software including Xilinx ISE, Multisim, LabVIEW, Ansys, Matlab, SPICE and VHDL-AMS
• Hardware platforms that feature the latest all programmable Zynq SoC FPGA circuits and ARM microcontrollers
• A range of general computing and media facilities
• Other facilities including extensive library and IT resources
• Support with careers and employability, study skills, health and wellbeing, and more

Careers

• Develop knowledge and skills in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), robotics, AI, internet of things (IoT), power electronics, sustainable technologies and more
• Prepare for a career at the forefront of innovation
• Potential jobs in medical electronics, environmental monitoring, microelectronics, advanced electrical and electronic simulation, power electronics, robotics, artificial intelligence, automation and control, transport, industrial process control, and teaching

Entry Requirements

• 80 UCAS Tariff points
• 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Science and Maths at grade B, or grade 6
• If English is not your first language, you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification

Fees and Funding

• £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
• £17,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
• Living costs: £7,000-£9,000 per year
• Maintenance Loan available for UK students
• Scholarships and bursaries available for UK and international students

How to Apply

• Apply via UCAS to start in September only
• Apply direct for international students

Life in Chelmsford

• Chelmsford has something for everyone
• Our green, modern campus is just ten minutes from the city centre