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BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

University of Derby

Institution
University of Derby
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Duration
5-6 years
UCAS code
H600
Typical offer
A-level BBC

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC (At least a grade C in either Maths, Physics or another related subject (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit (Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control) BTEC: DMM. Equivalent qualifications include BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma in Engineering or Physics with a minimum of a Merit in the Maths unit GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

About this course

BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, covering the principles and application of electrical and electronic systems. Core topics include Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Microelectronics, Engineering Design, and Programming. An optional industrial placement year is available for professional experience. Students participate in the IMechE Design Challenge in their first year and complete an individual project in their final year.

Modules

  • Applied Professional Practice
  • Engineering Workshop
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Design 1
  • Engineering Mathematics 1
  • Engineering Applications and Professional Development
  • Electrical Circuits and Devices
  • Engineering Design 2
  • Engineering Mathematics 2
  • Team Project and Professional Development
  • Control Systems and Electrical Machines
  • Electronic Systems
  • Electronic Communication
  • Individual Project & Professional Development
  • Engineering Practice, Sustainability and Ethics
  • Power Electronics Applications
  • Sensors and Embedded Systems
  • Sustainable Electric Power Systems Engineering