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BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Heriot-Watt University

Institution
Heriot-Watt University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
H600
Typical offer
A-level BBC, IB 29

Entry requirements

A level: BBC (Maths and either Physics or Electronics, with required subjects at BB) IB: 29 points. Must include Physics and Maths, both at Higher Level 5. Highers: AABB (over two sittings). Must include Maths and one of Physics, Technological Studies or Engineering Science, with one required subject achieved at A. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths. HNC: A in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths. All HNCs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3. HND: BB in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths. All HNDs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.

About this course

BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, covering topics from low current electronics to high power systems. Core topics include programming, electronic design, and mathematics. Students undertake individual and group projects from third year onwards, and Year 4 offers a choice of specialist courses to complement a thesis topic.

Modules

  • Mechanics, Fields and Forces
  • Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Praxis Electronic Design
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
  • Waves and Matter
  • Praxis Programming
  • Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2