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Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 25,670
Country Rank#12
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Learn about the design, fabrication and use of a wide range of electronics, circuits, devices and power systems.

Your study will take in:

electrical machines and power systems such as wind turbines and the national grid
electronic devices, circuits and systems such as lasers, microprocessors and computers
communication devices and systems such as radio frequency (RF) antennae and 5G mobile networks.

At the end of your second year you can choose an area to specialise in or continue with the more general electrical and electronic engineering, which is our most popular course.

The degree streams that you can choose from are:

electrical engineering
electronic engineering
electronic and communications engineering
electrical and electronic engineering.

In your final year, you'll carry out your own research project, supervised by an academic.

Course Content
Modules:

Year 1:

Core modules:
- Digital System Engineering
- Electrical Circuits and Networks
- Electronic Devices and Circuits
- Mathematics (Electrical and Aerospace)
- General Skills
- Introduction to Energy
- Programming
- System Design Analysis
- Global Engineering Challenge Week
Year 2:

Core modules:
- Electrical Energy and Conversion
- Analogue and Digital Electronics
- Communication Electronics
- Design Project
- Engineering Software Design
- Industrial Project
- Managing Engineering Projects and Teams
- Mathematics II (Electrical)
- Engineering - You're Hired
Year 3:

In the third year you will be able to continue with the more general Electrical and Electronic Engineering which is our most popular course or choose an area to specialise in from the list of streams below.
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronic and Communications Engineering
Explore the modules for each stream below.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering stream core modules:
- Individual Design Project
- Feedback Systems Design
- Finance and Law for Engineers
- Power Electronics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering stream optional modules:
- Digital Engineering
- Electromagnetic Fields and Devices
- Electronics and Devices
- Power Engineering
- Antennas, Radar and Navigation
- Digital Design
- Electrical Power Systems
- Engineering Electromagnetics
- Integrated Electronics
- Introduction to Digital Signal Processing
- Machine Design
- Mathematics III (Electrical)
- Power Engineering Electromagnetics
- Principles of Communications
- Semiconductor Electronics
Electrical Engineering stream core modules:
- Individual Design Project
- Feedback Systems Design
- Finance and Law for Engineers
- Power Electronics
- Power Engineering
- Electromagnetic Fields and Devices
Electrical Engineering stream optional modules:
- Introduction to Digital Signal Processing
- Principles of Communications
- Antennas, Radar and Navigation
- Integrated Electronics
- Digital Design
- Semiconductor Electronics
- Mathematics III (Electrical)
Electronic Engineering stream core modules:
- Individual Design Project
- Feedback Systems Design
- Finance and Law for Engineers
- Power Electronics
- Digital Engineering
- Electronics and Devices
Electronic Engineering stream optional modules:
- Machine Design
- Principles of Communications
- Antennas, Radar and Navigation
- Electrical Power Systems
- Engineering Electromagnetics
- Power Engineering Electromagnetics
- Mathematics III (Electrical)
Electronic and Communications Engineering stream core modules:
- Individual Design Project
- Feedback Systems Design
- Finance and Law for Engineers
- Engineering Electromagnetics
- Digital Engineering
- Communication Engineering
Electronic and Communications Engineering stream optional modules:
- Machine Design
- Power Electronics
- Integrated Electronics
- Semiconductor Electronics
- Electrical Power Systems
- Mathematics III (Electrical)
Entry Requirement
The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
- ABB
including Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Electronics

A Levels + additional qualifications ABB, including Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Electronics + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB, including Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Electronics + B in AS or A Level Further Maths

International Baccalaureate 33, with 5 in Higher Level Maths and either Physics or Chemistry

BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in Engineering + B in A Level Maths

BTEC Diploma DD in Engineering + B in A Level Maths

Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers AABBB + AB in Maths and either Physics or Chemistry

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AB in Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Electronics

Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction (to include Maths and Physics units), and 15 at Merit. Applicants are considered individually and a Maths test may also be required

English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
Fees & Scholarships
Home students
£9,250

Overseas students
£25,670

Additional costs

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.
Career Prospect
Typical graduate job titles include cybersecurity consultant, design engineer, energy engineering consultant, system engineer, electrical engineer, technology analyst, nuclear controls engineer, software engineer and electronics field engineer.

Employers of graduates include ARM, ARUP, BAE Systems, Barclays, Deloitte, Jaguar, Nissan, National Grid, National Instruments, Renault, Rolls Royce, Shell, Siemens, Unilever and Volvo.

Cost Of Studying At University of Sheffield

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng at University of Sheffield