Program Overview

Electrical Engineering including an Industrial Year BEng

Overview

Electrical engineers design and develop new technologies to generate and process power. The equipment they design is used to distribute electrical energy (including 'Smart Grid' technologies for renewable energy sources), and also supports many manufacturing industries.

Electrical engineering technologies now enable hybrid and electric vehicles, trains, ships and even aircraft.

Our course will give you the specialist electrical knowledge and skills that will help you be part of a more sustainable future. Through lab-based projects, working individually and in small teams, you'll learn essential problem solving and design skills.

Qualification and Entry Requirements

• Qualification: BEng Hons
• Entry Requirements: ABB
• Start Date: September 2025
• UCAS code: H62A
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Fees: £9,535

Course Information

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
• Energy Conditioning Group Design Project
• Modelling: Methods and Tools

Year Three

• Year in industry

Year Four

• Electrical Machines, Drive Systems and Applications
• Final year project
• Power Electronic Applications and Control
• Professional Studies
• Optional modules:
  • Advanced Engineering Mathematics
  • Analogue Electronics
  • Applications of AI in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital Communications
  • Embedded Computing
  • Integrated Circuits and Systems
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Mobile Technologies
  • Optical Networks
  • Power Networks
  • Renewable Generation Technologies
  • Robotics, Dynamics and Control
  • Scalable Cross-Platform Software Design
  • 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.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Additional Information

• Accreditation: This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
• Language study: You may be able to choose to study a language as part of this degree.
• Foundation progression options: An Engineering and Physical Sciences foundation year is available for those who are not taking the required subjects.
• 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.
• Work experience: N/A

Scholarships and Bursaries

The University offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help:

• Engineering students: may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships.
• International students: We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.

Tuition Fees

• UK undergraduate students: The UK Government has confirmed that the maximum tuition fee for full time UK undergraduate and Initial Teacher Training students studying in England will increase to £9,535 for the 2025/26 academic year.
• International students: Please check the university's fees page for more information.

Additional Costs

• All students: will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice.