Program Overview

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Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng

Overview

In a world filled with smart devices with a global need to create green energy, our course provides a detailed insight into the computing systems and software needed to advance all technology.

Course Details

Qualification

BEng Hons

Entry Requirements

ABB

UCAS Code

H613

Duration

3 years full-time

Start Date

September 2025

Fees

£9,535

Course Information

Institution of Engineering and Technology

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Entry Requirements

• 30 Points overall or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certifcates
• ABB
• IB score: 30 Points overall or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certifcates
• IELTS: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)

Alternative Qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

RQF BTEC Nationals

As part of the application process BTEC applicants without A level Maths will receive an invitation to attend a meeting with an academic member of staff.

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma 24 Level 3 credits at Distinction (to include a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Mathematics) and 21 Level 3 credits at Merit.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.

Mature Students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population.

Visa Restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK.

Modules

Year One

• Applied Electrical and Electronic Engineering Construction Project
• Contemporary Engineering Themes A
• Engineering Mathematics
• Information and Systems
• Introduction to Software Engineering and Programming
• Power and Energy

Year Two

• Contemporary Engineering Themes B
• Design and Implementation of Engineering Software
• Electrical Energy Conditioning and Control
• Electronic Processing and Communications
• Electronic Systems Group Design Project
• Modelling: Methods and Tools
• Software Development Group Design Project

Year Three

• Analogue Electronics
• Professional Studies
• Scalable Cross-Platform Software Design
• Third Year Project
• Advanced Engineering Mathematics
• Applications of AI in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Communications
• Embedded Computing
• IT Infrastructure
• Mobile Technologies
• Optical Networks
• Power Networks
• Renewable Generation Technologies
• Robotics, Dynamics and Control
• Sensing Systems and Signal Processing

Teaching Methods

• Group study
• Independent study
• Lab sessions
• Lectures
• Practical classes
• Supervision
• Tutorials
• Workshops

Assessment Methods

• Coursework
• Dissertation
• Examinations
• Group coursework
• Practical exams
• Presentation
• Research project
• Practical assessment

Contact Time and Study Hours

On average, you will have around 20 contact hours a week in year one and two. Combined with coursework and self-study, you may spend over 40 hours a week on your studies.

Careers Overview

With the broad range of skills acquired from this degree, you will have excellent career prospects in areas such as; software development, fibre optic and mobile communications, aerospace technology, automotive systems and renewable energy technologies.

Job Prospects

• Average starting salary and career progression
• 90.3% of undergraduates from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.
• The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £29,384.

Careers Advice

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Your Campus - University Park

University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.