Careers
How Do I Apply?
Electrical engineers work with a wide
range of large electrical devices, from
power stations to renewable energy
devices. They work with control
systems involving motors and
computers in industrial plant such as
an offshore structure. Electronic
engineers design and build computer
systems, often specialised computers
for a specific task. They create the
many consumer products that make
life interesting. Electronic engineers
develop instrumentation and optical
systems that provide the eyes and
ears we need to understand our
world, be that within the deepest
ocean or high above us in outer
space.
Applications to this degree
programme are made through the
Universities and Colleges Admissions
Service (UCAS). You apply online at
www.ucas.com.
You will be creative, you will be
precise, and you will be analytical.
You will solve problems and in so
doing improve the lives of others, and
gain just reward for yourself.
Graduates of the University of
Aberdeen, and especially so for
graduates of the School of
Engineering, are sought after by
employers throughout the UK and
abroad. Our unique approach to
engineering education provides you
with the intellectual tools needed for
an ever changing world, the
interdisciplinary content that makes
you invaluable to industry, and the
practical skills needed to bring value
to society.
Our programmes are accredited by
the IET (see www.theiet.org) and
other institutions.
Prospective students (and their
parents/guardians/teachers) are
welcome to visit the University at any
time, or attend our University-wide
Open Day in August/September.
Please contact the Student
Recruitment and Admissions Service,
who will be happy to make
arrangements for a visit.
Where Can I Get Further
Information?
ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
ABERDEEN
Student Recruitment and
Admissions Service
University of Aberdeen
University Office
King’s College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Tel: +44 (0)1224 272090/91
E-mail: sras@abdn.ac.uk
Web: www.abdn.ac.uk/sras
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Further information on our
programmes in Engineering and the
courses that make up these
programmes is available at:
www.eng.abdn.ac.uk
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Why Study Electrical or
Electronic Engineering?
A range of programmes in Electrical
and Electronic engineering are offered
at the University of Aberdeen. Electrical
and Electronic Engineering is one of
the most satisfying subjects that you
can study. If your interests are science,
technology or mathematics, then
consider electrical and electronic
engineering as your career. You will
use your imagination, your creativity
and knowledge to provide society with
the complex systems it needs. In your
future career you may design the
machines that supply our energy needs,
or you may design complete computer
systems on a silicon chip. Working with
photonics you may be instrumenting
the ocean depths, or creating stunning
electronic displays. Whatever, it will be
interesting, it will contribute to society’s
needs, and it will be rewarding!
Why Study at Aberdeen?
The University of Aberdeen has taught
science and engineering to those who
have gone on to become leaders in the
field in Scotland, in the UK and
worldwide. We have not just
experienced the changes technology has
wrought on our society, our researchers
and our graduates have been the
instigators of much of these changes.
We offer you the same standards of
excellence in teaching within our
research led environment as have been
the foundation of so many careers.
We ourselves undergo continual change
to address the new challenges that
arise from societies needs and the
opportunities provided by new
discoveries.
The University of Aberdeen is a
worldwide leader in curriculum reform.
Our programmes are now more
interesting to students, more relevant to
employers and better address the needs
of our society. Such a process is not
carried out once, it is at Aberdeen a
continuous process that ensures our
leadership and your career prospects.
Degree Structure
The University of Aberdeen is one of a
few institutions offering a general
engineering curriculum in the first two
years of study, followed by specialist
years specific to your chosen career. We
offer degrees of both BEng (Bachelor of
Engineering) and MEng (Master of
Engineering). The BEng is an
accredited four years honours
programme, while the MEng is a five
year programme meeting all
educational requirements of a
Chartered Engineer. You may defer your
choice of professional area until the end
of your second year.
Degree Programmes:
We offer a wide range of programmes
enabling you to tailor your degree
content to fit your interests and to best
further your career:
Electrical Engineering with Sustainable
Energy
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
with European Studies
Electronic Engineering with
Communications
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
with Control
Electronic and Computer Engineering
Electronic and Photonic Engineering
Electronic Engineering with Oceanic
Instrumentation
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
with Energy Studies
programmes, and some that are
specific to your chosen degree
programme. You will also carry out a
major personal project, and group
project work.
Subjects Studied:
Available subjects are:
Engineering Analysis and Methods
Control Systems
Signals and Systems
Analogue Electronics
C/C++ Programming
Electrical Power Engineering
Digital Electronic Systems
Communications Engineering
Economics Resources and Safety
Photonics I
Instrumentation
Photonics II
Advanced Control Engineering
Control Engineering
Electrical Machines and Drives
Computer and Software Engineering
Signal Processing
Optical Engineering
Communications Engineering II
VLSI and Digital Architectures
Mathematical Optimisation
First Year
CAD & Communication
Electronics Principles
Fundamentals of Materials
Engineering Mathematics 1
Mechanics
Electronics Design
Second Year
Engineering Mathematics 2
Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Design and Computing
Electrical & Mechanical Systems
Solids and Structures
Electronic Systems
Later Years
You will follow a range of subjects,
some of which are common to all
Electrical and Electronic degree