Electrical and
Electronic
Engineering
Undergraduate guide
2017
Imagine...
It’s #MeantToBe
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Welcome to the Department
of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
Contents
From the latest consumer
products through to sophisticated
scientific, industrial and healthcare
technologies, electrical and
electronic engineering continues
to transform the way we live.
The subject area encompasses
an exciting range of topics and
develops a variety of skills that are
in great demand by employers.
Take a look at our
department video and
imagine yourself here:
3Welcome
4Studying in the Department of
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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6 Our courses
20 How will I study?
22 How do I apply?
24 Careers and employability
26 Student experience
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to the quality of people’s lives
At Nottingham, we offer a balanced portfolio of
degrees, introducing advanced subjects within
the context of practical engineering. This provides
an appreciation of the whole field allowing you to
make informed and flexible choices on your degree
specialisation and project work. We take pride in
providing every student with high quality teaching
in a supportive and friendly environment. Students
can also choose to study abroad and take industrial
placements to complement their studies.
I hope that this brochure provides the answers to
any questions you have about the opportunities
that studying electrical and electronic engineering
at Nottingham can provide for you. However, if you
have any further questions, or if you would like to
visit us on one of our University or department
open days, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Professor Pat Wheeler
Head of Department
of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering
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Open days
Visiting us in person is the best way to get a feel for student life at Nottingham. You can
explore our campuses, facilities and accommodation, speak to staff and current students
and find out key information about your course.
Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays
or call +44 (0)115 951 5559 to book your place.
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Our extensive laboratories and facilities allow
students to get hands-on experience.
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TOP 10
UK university for
Electrical and Electronic
Engineering.*
98%
of our research
was judged to be of
international quality.**
Industrial links
Accreditation
The department maintains strong links with more
than 30 top companies; some companies support
student projects and laboratories, others sponsor
students and most offer summer or year-out,
industry-based placements. Our course structure
has the flexibility to allow you to do this during your
studies for all of our degree courses, and we have
now also introduced an Electrical and Electronic
Engineering with Industrial Year course.
Some employers recruit preferentially from
accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is
likely to be recognised by other countries that are
signatories to international accords. All our degree
courses are accredited by the IET, under licence
from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.
Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree
meets the standards set by the Engineering Council
in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering
Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree
will provide you with some or all of the underpinning
knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual
registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
We are members of the UK Electronic Skills
Foundation, which offers scholarships and industrial
placements for students interested in electronic
engineering and is also supported by the Institution
of Engineering and Technology (IET). Many
companies come to the department to recruit our
graduates. We organise our own annual careers fair
specifically for electrical and electronic engineering
students. We also have an Industrial Advisory Board
made up of senior industrialists. This board informs
many aspects of our degree content to ensure the
quality and content is suitable for industry needs.
The department offers all its undergraduate
students free membership of the IET, enabling
them to benefit from the additional resources of
this internationally recognised professional body –
including technology updates.
Studying in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Studying in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Studying in the Department
of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
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* QS World University Rankings 2016.
** 2014 Research Excellence Framework.
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Find out more about the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering:
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We are a Founder Member of the E3 Academy
which offers sponsorship from UK-based
companies to students interested in electrical
energy engineering, and is endorsed by the IET.
For more information, visit www.e3academy.org
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Degree title
Our courses
IB
BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
H603
3 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
For more information and a list of the alternative English language requirements we accept, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/alternativerequirements
MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
H600
4 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
Preparing to study in English
BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
with a Year Abroad
H606
3 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
with a Year Abroad
H605
4 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
Students who require extra support to meet the English language requirements for their academic course
can attend a professional course at the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) to prepare for their
future studies. Students who pass at the required level can progress directly to their academic programme
without needing to retake IELTS. Please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele for more information.
BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
including an Industrial Year
H60A
4 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
including an Industrial Year
H60C
5 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
BEng Electrical Engineering
H622
3 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
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Single honours
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English language requirements
UCAS code Duration A levels
MEng Electrical Engineering
H601
3 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
BEng Electrical Engineering
and Renewable Energy Systems
HH6F
3 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
MEng Electrical Engineering
and Renewable Energy Systems
HH62
4 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
BEng Electronic Engineering
H612
3 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
MEng Electronic Engineering
H610
4 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering
H690
3 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
MEng Electronic and Communications Engineering
H640
4 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering
H613
3 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
MEng Electronic and Computer Engineering
H611
4 years
AAA-ABB
36-32
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IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element).
“My final-year project has been
my favourite part of the course as
I have been able to apply all the
skills and knowledge from the
past three years.”
Helena Andreou, fourth-year,
MEng Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
For more detailed information on course content visit:
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Our courses
Our courses
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Electrical and electronic engineering
offers students the opportunity to study
from the widest selection of general and
specialised topics in the faculty including:
electronic design, communications,
software engineering, computer modelling,
microelectronics, power generation and
distribution, electrical machines, signal
processing, renewable energy systems
and instrumentation. Graduates from
this course find careers in ranging
from software engineering through
to power systems.
Inter-campus exchanges available
China and Malaysia
BEng/MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering (H603/H600)
Our courses
BEng
MEng
Year three
Year three
Year four
Core modules:
Core modules:
Core modules:
• Third-Year Project
• Control Systems Design
• Business Planning for
Engineers
• Industrial Awareness
• Industrial/Research Orientated
Project
• Fields, Waves and Antennas
Optional modules include:
Optional modules:
• Group Project
• RF Microelectronics
• Electronic Design
Optional modules include:
• Solid State Devices
• Electronic Design
• Photonic Communications
Components
• VLSI Design
• Solid State Devices
• Telecommunication Electronics
• VLSI Design
• Power Networks
• Telecommunication Electronics
• Electrical Machines
• Power Networks
• Energy Conversion for Motor
and Generator Drives
• Electrical Machines
• Power Electronic Design
• Fields, Waves and Antennas
• Digital Communications
• Digital Communications
• Advanced Electrical Machines
• Web-Based Computing
• Instrumentation and
Measurement
Core modules:
• Web-Based Computing
• Information Systems
• Electronic Processing and Communications
• Communication Systems
• Digital Video Communication
Systems
• Power and Energy
• Electrical Energy Conditioning and Control
• Microwave Communications
• Embedded Computing
• Engineering Analysis
• Modelling: Methods and Tools
• IT Infrastructure Engineering
• Microwave Communications
• Computer Engineering
• Practical Engineering Design Solutions and
Project Development
• IT Infrastructure
• Engineering Software: Design
and Implementation
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• Advanced Mathematical
Techniques in Ordinary
Differential Equations for
Engineers
• Mathematical Techniques in
Partial Differential Equations for
Engineers
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• Advanced Power Conversion
• Control Systems Design
Core modules:
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• Power Electronics Integration
• Power Systems for Aerospace,
Marine and Automotive
Applications
• Mathematics for Engineering
Management
• Advanced AC Drives
• Power Electronic Design
Year two
• Contemporary Engineering Themes
• Bioelectronic and Biophotonic
Interfacing
• Energy Conversion for Motor
and Generator Drives
Year one
• Applied Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Construction Project
• HDL for Programmable Logic
• Digital Signal Processing
for Telecommunications,
Multimedia and Instrumentation
• Advanced Control System
Design
• Mobile communications
• Optical Communications and
Networks
• Introduction to Finance
• Entrepreneurship and Business
• Science, Technology and
Business
• Introduction to Marketing
• New Venture Creation
The module choices for years three and four are determined by your chosen degree subject. The modules we offer
are inspired by the research interests of our staff. As a result modules may change due to research developments or
legislative changes, for example. The above list is an example of typical modules that we offer, not a definitive list.
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Our courses
BEng/MEng Electrical
and Electronic Engineering
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Electrical engineering involves the
generation, supply, distribution, application
and control of electrical energy. It is the
driving force of the manufacturing industry
–without it, industry and countries would
not be able to function. The demand for a
sustainable future means that the demand
for qualified electrical engineers is high
across the world.
Inter-campus exchanges available
China and Malaysia
BEng/MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering (H603/H600)
Our courses
BEng
MEng
Year three
Year three
Year four
Core modules:
Core modules:
Core modules:
• Third-Year Project
• Power Networks
• Business Planning for
Engineers
• Electrical Machines
• Industrial/Research Orientated
Project
• Control Systems Design
Optional modules include:
Optional modules:
• Advanced AC Drives
• Power Networks
• Energy Conversion for Motor
and Generator Drives
• Electrical Machines
• Power Electronic Design
• Advanced Power Conversion
• Energy Conversion for Motor
and Generator Drives
• Industrial Awareness
• Power Electronic Design
Optional modules include:
• Power Systems for Aerospace,
Marine and Automotive
Applications
• Control Systems Design
• Electronic Design
• Fields, Waves and Antennas
• Solid State Devices
• Group Project
Year one
Year two
• Electronic Design
• VLSI Design
Core modules:
Core modules:
• Solid State Devices
• Telecommunication Electronics
• Information Systems
• Electronic Processing and Communications
• VLSI Design
• Power and Energy
• Electrical Energy Conditioning and Control
• Telecommunication Electronics
• Digital Video Communication
Systems
• Engineering Analysis
• Modelling: Methods and Tools
• Digital Communications
• Embedded Computing
• Computer Engineering
• Practical Engineering Design Solutions and
Project Development
• Web-Based Computing
• IT Infrastructure
• Digital Video Communication
Systems
• Engineering Software: Design
and Implementation
• Embedded Computing
• Advanced Mathematical
Techniques in Ordinary
Differential Equations for
Engineers
• Applied Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Construction Project
• Contemporary Engineering Themes
• Microwave Communications
• IT Infrastructure
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• Computerised Mathematical
Methods in Engineering
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• Power Electronics Integration
• Advanced Electrical Machines
• Instrumentation and
Measurement
• RF Microelectronics
• HDL for Programmable Logic
• Digital Signal Processing
for Telecommunications,
Multimedia and Instrumentation
• Advanced Control System
Design
• Mobile Communications
• Hardware Accelerated
Computing
• Introduction to Finance
• Entrepreneurship and Business
• Science, Technology and
Business
• Introduction to Marketing
• New Venture Creation
The module choices for years three and four are determined by your chosen degree subject. The modules we offer
are inspired by the research interests of our staff. As a result modules may change due to research developments or
legislative changes, for example. The above list is an example of typical modules that we offer, not a definitive list.
For more detailed information on course content visit:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
Our courses
BEng/MEng Electrical Engineering
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Concentrating on electrical technology, this
degree course provides the knowledge and
skills required for future power engineers.
Students will study electrical subjects
covering power generation and distribution,
electrical machines, power electronics
and power conversion, and power
quality as well as a dedicated stream of
modules looking at renewable sources,
alternative fuel systems and future energy
infrastructures. A major final-year project
focuses on developing new technologies
for renewable energy systems.
China and Malaysia
BEng/MEng Electrical Engineering and Renewable Systems (HH6F/HH62)
Our courses
Year three
Year three
Year four
Core modules:
Core modules:
Core modules:
• Project in Energy Conversion
• Power Networks
• Business Planning for
Engineers
• Electrical Machines
• Industrial/Research Orientated
Project
• Control Systems Design
Optional modules include:
Optional modules:
• Energy Conversion for Motor
and Generator Drives
• Technologies for the Hydrogen
Transport Economy
• Power Electronic Design
• Advanced AC Drives
• FACTS and Distributed
Generation
• Industrial Awareness
• Technologies for Wind
Generation
• Power Networks
• Renewable Generation
Technologies and Control
• Advanced Electrical Machines
• Electrical Machines
• Energy Conversion for Motor
and Generator Drives
• FACTS and Distributed
Generation
• Entrepreneurship and Business
• Power Electronic Design
Optional modules include:
• Control Systems Design
• Mathematics for Engineering
Management
• Electronic Design
Year one
Year two
Core modules:
Core modules:
• Information Systems
• Electronic Processing and Communications
• Embedded Computing
• Power and Energy
• Electrical Energy Conditioning and Control
• Microwave Communications
• Engineering Analysis
• Modelling: Methods and Tools
• Computer Engineering
• Practical Engineering Design Solutions and
Project Development
• Applied Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Construction Project
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MEng
• Renewable Generation
Technologies and Control
Inter-campus exchanges available
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BEng
• Contemporary Engineering Themes
• Solid State Devices
• VLSI Design
• Group Project
• Introduction to Finance
• Science, Technology and
Business
• Introduction to Marketing
• New Venture Creation
• Advanced Mathematical
Techniques in Ordinary
Differential Equations for
Engineers
• Mathematical Techniques in
Partial Differential Equations for
Engineers
• Computerised Mathematical
Methods in Engineering
The module choices for years three and four are determined by your chosen degree subject. The modules we offer
are inspired by the research interests of our staff. As a result modules may change due to research developments or
legislative changes, for example. The above list is an example of typical modules that we offer, not a definitive list.
For more detailed information on course content visit:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
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Our courses
BEng/MEng Electrical Engineering
and Renewable Energy Systems
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This degree allows the widest possible
choice of modules in the fields of
electronic design, instrumentation,
communications, optical engineering,
new electronic devices, microelectronics,
very-large-scale integration (VLSI) and
engineering software. Final year project
work may be within any of these fields.
Inter-campus exchanges available
China and Malaysia
BEng/MEng Electronic Engineering (H612/H610)
Our courses
BEng
MEng
Year three
Year three
Year four
Core modules:
Core modules:
Core modules:
• Third-Year Project
• Electronic Design
• Business Planning for
Engineers
• Solid State Devices
• Industrial/Research Orientated
Project
• VLSI Design
Optional modules include:
Optional modules:
• Industrial Awareness
• HDL for Programmable Logic
• Control Systems Design
• Fields, Waves and Antennas
• Fields, Waves and Antennas
• Group Project
• Bioelectronic and Biophotonic
Interfacing
• Electronic Design
• Telecommunication Electronics
• Solid State Devices
Optional modules include:
• VLSI Design
• Control Systems Design
• Digital Communications
Year one
Year two
• Telecommunication Electronics
Power Networks
Core modules:
Core modules:
• Electrical Machines
• Information Systems
• Electronic Processing and Communications
• Power and Energy
• Electrical Energy Conditioning and Control
• Engineering Analysis
• Modelling: Methods and Tools
• Computer Engineering
• Practical Engineering Design Solutions and
Project Development
• Applied Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Construction Project
• Contemporary Engineering Themes
• Energy Conversion for Motor
and Generator Drives
• Power Electronic Design
• Digital Communications
• Web-Based Computing
• Digital Video Communication
Systems
• Embedded Computing
• Microwave Communications
• IT Infrastructure
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• Engineering Software: Design
and Implementation
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• Power Electronic Design
• Web-Based Computing
• Digital Video Communication
Systems
• Embedded Computing
• Microwave Communications
• IT Infrastructure
• Engineering Software: Design
and Implementation
• Instrumentation and
Measurement
• Digital Signal Processing
for Telecommunications,
Multimedia and Instrumentation
• Advanced Control System
Design
• Mobile Communications
• Optical Communications and
Networks
• Power Electronics Integration
• Advanced Power Conversion
• Introduction to Finance
• Entrepreneurship and Business
• Mathematics for Engineering
Management
• Science, Technology and
Business
• Advanced Mathematical
Techniques in Ordinary
Differential Equations for
Engineers
• Introduction to Marketing
• Mathematical Techniques in
Partial Differential Equations for
Engineers
• New Venture Creation
• RF Microelectronics
• Photonic Communications
Components
The module choices for years three and four are determined by your chosen degree subject. The modules we offer
are inspired by the research interests of our staff. As a result modules may change due to research developments or
legislative changes, for example. The above list is an example of typical modules that we offer, not a definitive list.
For more detailed information on course content visit:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
Our courses
BEng/MEng Electronic Engineering
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This degree covers a range of electronic
engineering topics including electronic
design, software, engineering, computer
modelling, microelectronics, signal
processing and instrumentation. It also has
specialist modules in telecommunications
devices, the principles of telecommunications,
digital systems and telecommunications
systems. In the final year, each student
completes an individual project that
involves detailed investigation and
research into a communications topic.
Our courses
Our courses
BEng/MEng Electronic and
Communications Engineering
BEng
MEng
Year three
Year three
Year four
Core modules:
Core modules:
Core modules:
• Third-Year Project
• Digital Communications
• Digital Communications
• Industrial Awareness
• Industrial/Research Orientated
Project
• Digital Video Communication
Systems
• Fields, Waves and Antennas
Optional modules include:
• Group Project
• RF Microelectronics
• Microwave Communications
• Digital Video Communication
Systems
• RF Microelectronics with
Project
• Microwave Communications
• Photonic Communications
Components
• Business Planning for
Engineers
Optional modules:
Optional modules include:
• Control Systems Design
• Electronic Design
• Electronic Design
• Solid State Devices
• Solid State Devices
• VLSI Design
• VLSI Design
• Telecommunication Electronics
BEng/MEng Electronic Engineering (H612/H610)
• Fields, Waves and Antennas
• Web-Based Computing
Year one
Year two
• Telecommunication Electronics
• Embedded Computing
Core modules:
Core modules:
• Web-Based Computing
• IT Infrastructure
• Information Systems
• Electronic Processing and Communications
• Embedded Computing
• Power and Energy
• Electrical Energy Conditioning and Control
• Engineering Software: Design
and Implementation
• Engineering Analysis
• Modelling: Methods and Tools
• Computer Engineering
• Practical Engineering Design Solutions and
Project Development
Inter-campus exchanges available
China and Malaysia
• Applied Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Construction Project
• Contemporary Engineering Themes
• IT Infrastructure
• Engineering Software: Design
and Implementation
• HDL for Programmable Logic
with Project
• HDL for Programmable Logic
• Bioelectronic and Biophotonic
Interfacing
• Digital Signal Processing for
Telecommunications,
• Multimedia and Instrumentation
with Project
• Advanced Control System
Design with Project
• Instrumentation and
Measurement
• Digital Signal Processing
for Telecommunications,
Multimedia and Instrumentation
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• Instrumentation and
Measurement with Project
• Mobile Communications
• Optical Communications and
Networks
• Mobile Communications with
Project
For more detailed information on course content visit:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
The module choices for years three and four are determined by your chosen degree subject. The modules we offer
are inspired by the research interests of our staff. As a result modules may change due to research developments or
legislative changes, for example. The above list is an example of typical modules that we offer, not a definitive list.
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• Advanced Control System
Design
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This degree is designed for students who
have an interest in computers, computing
systems and software. Directed specialisms
for modules and projects include
microelectronics and very-large-scale
integration (VLSI) design, object oriented
software and computer networks. Final-year
projects give students the chance to work
with research groups on the latest advances
in VLSI applications for computer systems,
parallel and embedded architectures,
digital signal and vector processing.
Our courses
Our courses
BEng/MEng Electronic and
Computer Engineering
BEng
MEng
Year three
Year three
Year four
Core modules:
Core modules:
Core modules:
• Third-Year Project
• Industrial Awareness
• Web-Based Computing
• Fields, Waves and Antennas
• Industrial/Research Orientated
Project
• Embedded Computing
• Group Project
Optional modules include:
• IT Infrastructure
• Web-Based Computing
• RF Microelectronics
• Engineering Software: Design
and Implementation
• Embedded Computing
• IT Infrastructure Engineering
• RF Microelectronics with
project
• Business Planning for
Engineers
• Software: Design and
Implementation
• Photonic Communications
Components
Optional modules:
Optional modules include:
• Control Systems Design
• Electronic Design
• HDL for Programmable Logic
with Project
• Electronic Design
• Solid State Devices
• Solid State Devices
• VLSI Design
BEng/MEng Electronic and Computer Engineering (H613/H611)
• VLSI Design
• Telecommunication Electronics
Year one
Year two
• Fields, Waves and Antennas
Core modules:
Core modules:
• Information Systems
• Electronic Processing and Communications
• Power and Energy
• Electrical Energy Conditioning and Control
• Engineering Analysis
• Modelling: Methods and Tools
• Computer Engineering
• Practical Engineering Design Solutions and
Project Development
Inter-campus exchanges available
China and Malaysia
• Applied Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Construction Project
• Contemporary Engineering Themes
• Telecommunication Electronics
• HDL for Programmable Logic
• Bioelectronic and Biophotonic
Interfacing
• Digital Signal Processing
for Telecommunications,
Multimedia and Instrumentation
with Project
• Advanced Control System
Design with Project
• Instrumentation and
Measurement
• Digital Signal Processing
for Telecommunications,
Multimedia and Instrumentation
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• Instrumentation and
Measurement with Project
• Mobile Communications
• Optical Communications and
Networks
The module choices for years three and four are determined by your chosen degree subject. The modules we offer
are inspired by the research interests of our staff. As a result modules may change due to research developments or
legislative changes, for example. The above list is an example of typical modules that we offer, not a definitive list.
For more detailed information on course content visit:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
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• Advanced Control System
Design
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A year in industry is a fantastic opportunity for students to practise and develop their
engineering skills, providing valuable professional experience which is a key step on the
road to Chartered Engineer status.
Benefits
Our flexible course structure allows students to learn about different
disciplines within the broad range of electrical and electronic engineering.
You will work with a diverse group of
experienced lecturers whose passion for
the subjects they teach is reflected in
the modules available. When you arrive,
you will be allocated a personal tutor and
will meet with them regularly to review
academic progress, identify problems and
receive support at an early stage.
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You are taught through lectures, problems classes,
tutorials, lab-based experiments or project work.
Problems classes and tutorials provide weekly
access to lecturers in a small-class format where you
can ask questions about issues raised in lectures.
In the first year, teaching is split into teaching weeks
with lectures and problems classes, and seven full
project weeks where you work on a design problem,
helping you develop new practical skills along the
way. This pattern of lecture weeks combined with
project weeks is repeated in the second year. In
years three and four you will start to specialise and
will make choices from the wide range of topics
available.
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The department has an active Learning Community
Forum where student representatives from each
year group take part in regular meetings with
academic staff to give their views on courses,
modules, laboratory sessions and general University
life. Most MEng students attend an Industrial
Awareness course, run as a series of one-day
workshops on various aspects of company practice.
These aspects of the MEng degree provide valuable
preparation for students who wish to apply for
Chartered Engineer status after graduating.
Assessment
In the first year we set progress tests every
fortnight. The results highlight the areas where
individuals or classes are unsure about a topic and
allow us to organise extra help in that area. Most
modules are assessed by a single exam and many
incorporate coursework in report form. In the first
year, the emphasis is on coursework with only a few
exams that are held at the end of the year. For years
two, three and four, examinations are held at the
end of both semesters. Project-based modules are
assessed by one or more reports, in some cases
written jointly with group members. The final-year
project (worth 25% (BEng) or 33% (MEng) of
the final-year mark) is assessed through a written
thesis, an oral examination and a presentation.
Features
Year in industry placements are usually in the UK,
but can be anywhere in the world in companies
from major global organisations to smaller
consultancies and technology specialists. During
a placement students are classed as employees
of the host company and receive a salary.
There is a nominal fee for the placement year and
students remain fully registered with the University
during this time.
Support
Our dedicated team works closely with the Careers
and Employability Service to support you in finding
the right placement and from September to March,
companies visit the University to recruit students.
The benefits of a year in industry are well
recognised and are very popular. Securing a
placement is highly competitive and students are
responsible for submitting their own applications.
We expect students to commit additional time over
and above their academic studies to this process.
The last few months with the Infiniti Engineering Academy have been a
whirlwind. I am based at Cranfield, Bedford and have been blown away by
the level of research and development that goes into Infiniti vehicles.
Personally, I am already heavily involved with
the Electronics team, splitting my time between
Cranfield and the production plant close to home
in Sunderland, performing a variety of diagnostics
tests and learning more about the Infiniti design and
development process. All in all, a great experience.
Key Information Sets
Key Information Sets (KIS) are comparable
sets of information about full or part-time
undergraduate courses and are designed to meet
the information needs of prospective students.
All KIS data is published on the Unistats website:
www.unistats.co.uk
”
Daniel Sanham, BEng Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, Infiniti Engineering Academy
For Nottingham’s KIS data, please see individual
course entries at: www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy
Find out more about teaching in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
A year in industry gives a significant boost to both
employment and academic prospects. Research
conducted by High Fliers Research, showed that
more than a third of graduate jobs
are being filled by candidates who already have
work experience with that employer. Getting a
year in industry placement is therefore a great
way into the job market after graduation.
Degrees with a year in industry
Degrees with a year in industry
Find out more from our placement students at
www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/placements
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
How will I study?
How will I study?
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How do I apply?
How do I apply?
How do I apply?
All applications for an undergraduate place to study at The University of Nottingham,
including applications by international students, must be made through the Universities
and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applications should be made online at
www.ucas.com and candidates will be notified of decisions through UCAS using
UCAS Track.
Your personal statement
Flexible admissions policy
This is the section of your UCAS form that tells us
most about you, and you should make the best use
of it. Be as specific and detailed as you can – we
would like to see that you are a student who can
work hard, be self-motivated and make the best
possible use of the opportunities that our courses
offer you. We would also like to hear about any skills
you have gained through extra-curricular activities.
We recognise that some educational and personal
circumstances affect achievement. If we judge
that you have experienced circumstances that
have adversely affected your achievement, we will
consider them when assessing your academic
potential. Some courses may vary the offer as a
result. For the most up to date information about our
offers, please see the entry requirements section
of our course pages on our online prospectus.
For more information about this policy, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying
In this brochure you will find our A level entry
requirements but we accept a much broader range
of qualifications.
These include:
• Access to HE Diploma
• Advanced Diploma
• BTEC HND/HNC
• BTEC Extended Diploma
• Cambridge Pre-U
• International Baccalaureate
• Irish Leaving Certificate
• Scottish Advanced Highers
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
• Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
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Mature applicants
We welcome applications from mature applicants
who have a significant gap in education. You should
apply in the normal way through UCAS. More
information for mature students can be found at
www.nottingham.ac.uk/mature
Applicants who wish to defer their entry by a
year will not be at a disadvantage. Please tell us
something about your plans for your gap year in
your UCAS personal statement.
Equal opportunities policy
The University aims to create the conditions
whereby students and staff are treated solely on
the basis of their merits, abilities and potential,
regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic
or national origin, age, socio-economic background,
disability, religious or political beliefs, trade
union membership, family circumstances, sexual
orientation or other irrelevant distinction.
Over one third of our UK students receive
our means-tested core bursary, worth
up to £2,000 a year. For details, see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport
International applicants
The University’s International Office offers
guidance and advice on applying through UCAS.
If you would like to visit the University and are
unable to attend an open day, the International
Office will be happy to arrange a tailor-made
visit for you. For further information please visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/international
This list is not exhaustive; we will consider
applicants with other qualifications on an individual
basis. Please contact us to discuss the suitability of
your qualification.
For more information about applying visit:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying
For more information about applying visit:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
Alternative qualifications
Deferred entry
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The University of Nottingham is consistently named as
one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading
graduate employers.*
87%
of first-degree graduates in the
Department of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering who were available for
employment had secured work or further
study within six months of graduation.**
£26,900
is the average starting salary for
graduates with the highest being
£32,000.**
Careers and employability
Careers and employability
Imagine... landing your
dream career
Many students pursue fantastic careers in
engineering and others enter the management
and commerce sector, software and IT or further
education.
It is our priority to prepare you for future success.
Each year we organise an exclusive annual careers
event specifically for electrical and electronic
engineering students. Companies who recruit
our graduates include: Royal Navy; Spirent
Enterprises Ltd; Royal Air Force; BAE Systems;
National Grid UK; Texas Instruments; Siemens;
Rolls Royce; BAE Systems; National Grid and
Jaguar Land Rover.
Careers and Employability Service
Our Careers and Employability Service has a team
dedicated to Faculty of Engineering students. They
will be on hand to offer you specialist support and
guidance throughout your degree and for life after
you graduate.
Whether you need help writing a CV, preparing
for an interview or exploring career ideas, you can
book one-to-one appointments or come along to
a workshop. Each term there is also an exciting
events schedule, bringing you face-to-face with
employers offering real-life insight into their
professions.
The Nottingham Advantage Award
The award-winning Nottingham Advantage Award
recognises and rewards your extracurricular
activities. With a choice of over 200 modules,
you can hone the key skills employers want.
From developing your leadership skills and learning
a language to public speaking and volunteering,
you will leave university with demonstrable
experience that sets you apart from other
graduates. For further information, please visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/advantage
Find out where Nottingham could take you
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Our dedicated careers team are on hand to
offer you specialist support and guidance
throughout your degree and beyond.
Find out more about the Careers and Employability Service:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers
* The Graduate Market in 2013-2016, High Fliers Research.
** Known destinations of full-time home and EU first-degree graduates, 2014/15.
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
network with our graduates on LinkedIn.
and
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Learn a language
The University’s Language Centre gives you
the opportunity to study a language alongside
your course. All languages are offered from
beginners’ level with some going up to near
native competency. The inter-faculty languages
programme offers credited modules, which are
free for students if taken as part of your credit
allocation (check with your course tutor before
you enrol). There are also evening classes that
are open to everyone (fee-paying). Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/languagecentre
There’s so much for you to get involved in and explore at the University and around
the city. Whether you’re interested in sports, learning a language or just having fun
with friends alongside studying, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Getting involved in your
Students’ Union
As soon as you start with us, you are
automatically enrolled as a member of our
Students’ Union. There are hundreds of
activities to provide you with the perfect
opportunity to take up a new hobby or
pursue existing interests. Choose from
over 300 student-run societies – including
ShockSoc, the society for anyone interested
in electronic and electrical engineering.
Find out more: www.su.nottingham.ac.uk
Your opportunity to study abroad
Music
We offer a range of study abroad opportunities
with the majority of students having the option to
live and study in another country as part of their
university career, either at a partner institution
or undertaking an overseas work placement.
Studying or working abroad is a fantastic
opportunity to broaden your horizons, experience
different cultures, and develop the key skills
that employers are looking for. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/studyabroad
All student musicians at The University of
Nottingham are encouraged to get involved with
the vibrant musical life on campus. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/music/performance
Your new home from home
Your support network
At Nottingham we offer a wide range of room
types on and off campus, in both catered and
self-catered accommodation. From standard
single rooms with shared bathrooms to large
en-suite studios, whatever your budget and
preferences, there should be a room to suit you.
For a breakdown of pricing and to find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation
Throughout your university journey there will be
numerous people on hand to support and advise
you, including tutors and dedicated staff. We
have Student Service Centres on all three of our
UK campuses, which provide a range of support,
information and specialist services. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices
Student experience
Student experience
Imagine... a world beyond
your studies
Sports
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
Exploring your new city
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Nottingham city centre is just a 10-minute bus
ride away from University Park Campus, so you’re
always close to the action. For music lovers, you
can take your pick from the world-famous Rock City,
Motorpoint Arena or one of the smaller gig venues
for a more intimate live show. If you enjoy shopping,
there are independent boutiques and vintage
shops as well as high street names in our large
shopping centres. Nottingham is also a hotspot
for dining, with a mix of chain and independent
cafes, restaurants and delis on offer. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/nottinghamlife
* British Universities and Colleges Sport Standings, 2015-16.
Discover more about what Nottingham has to offer:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/nottinghamlife
www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
The University of Nottingham is one of the UK’s
leading universities for sport and is currently ranked
4th in the university sport rankings*. We have one
of the biggest portfolios of sports facilities in the
country including the brand new £40m David
Ross Sports Village. We also have a rich heritage
of supporting Olympic medallists and therefore
whether you are an elite athlete or simply looking to
enjoy sport as a hobby, we can cater for your needs.
Find out more: www.nottingham.ac.uk/sport
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You could shape the way we
communicate as a society.
Be all that you can imagine.
And more.
It’s #MeantToBe
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© The University of Nottingham 2016. All rights reserved.
Printed August 2016.
This brochure has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that
the information contained in this brochure is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content)
are likely to occur given the interval between publication and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to
check our website for any updates before you apply for the course by following www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy. Where
there is a difference between the contents of this brochure and our website, the contents of the website take precedence.