BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Undergraduate

BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

This accredited course will prepare you for a career developing the technology that touches every aspect of our lives.

Key information

Study mode

Full-time

Course length

3 years

Entry requirements

112 points

A Level grades: BBC

UCAS code

H604

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Course overview

From aerospace engineering, health care and mobile phones to the growing need for renewable energy solutions, electronic and electrical systems are constantly evolving. So the demand for talented engineers continues to rise.

Engineers and technologists are needed across all industries. So when you graduate, you'll find varied, challenging and rewarding careers developing the technology that touches every strand of modern life.

Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering degrees are fully accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. They count as recognised qualifications on the way to Chartered Engineer status.

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Six reasons to study Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Hull

  1. First in the UK to be accredited by the IET#
  2. Great job prospects due to UK skills shortfall
  3. Benefit from our new robotics and 3D printing labs
  4. Direct pathway to Chartered Engineer status
  5. Course designed in collaboration with industry
  6. Study under experts in the latest technology
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What you'll study

The course consists of 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits, meaning you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more (e.g. 40 credits). In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120.

First year modules

  • Compulsory

    Mathematical Tools and Concepts

    This module delivers essential core mathematics knowledge, including polynomial functions, trigonometric functions, series, vectors, matrices and complex numbers.

    Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

    You'll learn to solve practical electrical problems, analyse simple electrical circuits and use the fundamental principles of digital logic circuits.

    Practical Skills for Electrical and Electronic Engineers

    You'll design and simulate electric and electronic circuits, analyse and present experimental results, and develop your core professional skills.

    Mathematics, Programming and Digital Logic Design

    Gain essential core mathematics knowledge, as well as techniques for the design and simulation of sequential logic circuits together with programming in C. Skills.

    Electrical and Electronic Circuits and Devices

    Learn about the basic concepts of electronic and electrical circuit analysis techniques and apply these to a range of electronic devices and circuit configurations. 

    Engineering Global Challenge 1

    Develop and enhance a range of professional skills as a basis for professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer. 

Second year modules

  • Compulsory

    Mathematics and Control for Engineers

    You'll focus on advanced mathematical used to model and control dynamical systems. You'll also be introduced to Laplace and Fourier transform techniques.

    Electrical and Electronic Systems 1

    Topics include analogue circuit design; digital circuit and system design using a hardware description language (HDL); and electrical power networks and machines.

    Devices, Optoelectronics and Analogue Communications

    You will learn principles and operation of key semiconductor devices and explore analysis and evaluation of analogue communication systems.

    Vector Mathematics and Digital Communications

    Develop core skills in engineering mathematics with a particular emphasis on vector mathematics and its application to engineering problems.

    Electrical and Electronic Systems 2

    You'll practice the design, construction and simulation of analogue and digital circuits through a selection of laboratory exercises and a digital circuit design project.

    Engineering Global Challenge 2

    Develop and enhance a range of professional skills as a basis for professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer. 

Year abroad modules

You will spend your third year studying overseas at a university of your choice. During your year abroad you will follow a programme of study that will be agreed between yourself and the School prior to your departure. You will take all assessments set by the host university while you are abroad, for which marks will be awarded and a final transcript released.

Placement year modules

Your placement is your opportunity to get some real-world work experience under your belt.

Just like in the real world, you’ll be responsible for finding and applying for opportunities, with the added benefit of help and support from university services such as the Careers and Employability service based in Student Central.

The industrial placement in year 3 is fully assessed and counts towards your final degree result; it therefore requires the successful completion of academic assignments, a continuous log and final report.

Final year modules

  • Core

    Individual Project (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

    Apply and extend your engineering knowledge and professional skills by working on a substantial individual project throughout the academic year.

  • Compulsory

    Embedded Systems

    You'll experience the challenge of designing, building and programming a large scale embedded system during a group-based laboratory exercise.

    Control System Analysis and Advanced Electromagnetics

    Explore principles of feedback and automation, and learn how electromagnetism underlies the function of radio systems, electrical machines and other systems.

    Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems

    Gain an understanding of the principles and applications of the most popular electrical machines and drives. 

  • Optional

    Control Systems and Instrumentation

    Develop an understanding of control, instrumentation and power electronic systems used in a range of industries. 

    Advanced Electronics and Optoelectronics

    ​This module addresses the design, characteristics and applications of advanced electronic and optoelectronic devices and control systems. 

All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

How you'll study

Throughout your degree, you’re expected to study for 1,200 hours per year. That’s based on 200 hours per 20 credit module. And it includes scheduled hours, time spent on placement and independent study. How this time’s divided among each of these varies each year and depends on the course and modules you study.

Overall workload

504 hours

Scheduled study Scheduled hours typically include lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, and supervised laboratory and studio sessions.

696 hours

Independent study Independent study is the time outside your scheduled timetable, where you’ll be expected to study independently.

Indicative assessment proportions

33%
18%
49%
  • Examination

    Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

  • Practical

    Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.

  • Coursework

    Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Overall workload

456 hours

Scheduled study Scheduled hours typically include lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, and supervised laboratory and studio sessions.

744 hours

Independent study Independent study is the time outside your scheduled timetable, where you’ll be expected to study independently.

Indicative assessment proportions

50%
8%
42%
  • Examination

    Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

  • Practical

    Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.

  • Coursework

    Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Overall workload

1,200 hours

Placement Placement hours typically include time spent on a work placement, studying abroad, or field trips.

Indicative assessment proportions

100%
  • Coursework

    Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Overall workload

1,200 hours

Placement Placement hours typically include time spent on a work placement, studying abroad, or field trips.

Indicative assessment proportions

100%
  • Coursework

    Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Overall workload

252 hours

Scheduled study Scheduled hours typically include lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, and supervised laboratory and studio sessions.

948 hours

Independent study Independent study is the time outside your scheduled timetable, where you’ll be expected to study independently.

Indicative assessment proportions

38%
16%
46%
  • Examination

    Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

  • Practical

    Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.

  • Coursework

    Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

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Placement year

Gain real world skills by opting to spend a year on placement in industry - with support from our award-winning careers team.

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Study abroad

Broaden your horizons, learn new skills and make invaluable international contacts by choosing to study abroad for a year.

Entry requirements

Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from 

  • A levels
  • BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma
  • CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma
  • Irish Leaving Certificate
  • Scottish Highers
  • Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
  • or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications
  • Applicants should have an A level in Maths at Grade C or above, or alternative Level 3 qualification.

Alternative qualifications

  • IB Diploma: 28 including 5 in HL Maths
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass Science or Engineering based HE Diploma with minimum of 45 credits at merit or higher, including 18 credits at merit in Maths.
  • BTEC L3 Extended Diploma: Engineering including merit in Maths for Engineers and Further Maths for Engineers.
  • BTEC L3 National Extended Diploma: Engineering including Merit in Calculus and Further Engineering Mathematics units
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: Engineering including Merit in Maths for Engineers and Applied Mathematics for Engineering units.

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match the combinations shown above. Please contact the University’s Admissions Service for individual guidance.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by this University.

If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

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Studying electrical and electronic engineering, you'll benefit from facilities such as the FabLab, to turn your ideas into prototypes.

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Fees and funding

Home / EU

£9,250 per year*

International

£17,200 per year

*The amount you pay may increase each year, in line with inflation - but capped to the Retail Price Index (RPI).

UK and EU students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course, and UK students can take out a maintenance loan of up to £8,700 to cover living costs.

Substantial discounts are available for International students.  

More information on fees can be found in the Money section of the website.

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme (including registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examination).

There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make. The list below has some examples, and any extra costs will vary.

  • Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the library, but you may want to buy your own copies
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (including travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (including travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PC’s on campus, but you may want to buy your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel and food – to name just a few. 

Scholarships

If you achieve

112 UCAS tariff points or above

from 3 A levels or equivalent, you could receive

£1,200 to £2,000

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An affordable city for students

From bills, to meals, to pints – you’ll find that your money goes a lot further in Hull.

Your future prospects

  • Aerospace engineer
  • Broadcast engineer
  • CAD technician
  • Control and instrumentation engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Electrical/electronic engineer

The mathematical capabilities, problem-solving skills, ability to understand innovative concepts and experience of working in teams that you gain as an engineering graduate are much in demand.

You will also find that your engineering degree makes you highly sought-after by leading companies in the global market place.

Your engineering degree can therefore lead to a career anywhere in the world. Our graduates have gone on to work with companies such as Alstom, BAE Systems, Corus, GlaxoSmithKline, the armed forces and the Health and Safety Executive.

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#Our electrical and electronic engineering courses were the first in the UK to be accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET – formerly IEE)