Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng

at University of Sheffield

First year

Core modules:

• Digital System Engineering
• Electrical Circuits and Networks
• Electronic Devices and Circuits
• Mathematics (Electrical and Aerospace)
• Algorithms and Data Structures
• General Skills
• Programming
• System Design Analysis
• Global Engineering Challenge Week

Second year

Core modules:

• Analogue and Digital Electronics
• Communication Electronics
• Software Engineering
• Design Project
• Engineering Software Design
• HDL-Based Design & Programmable Logic
• Industrial Project
• Managing Engineering Projects and Teams
• Mathematics II (Electrical)
• Engineering - You're Hired

Third year

Core modules:

• Individual Design Project
• Digital Engineering
• Electronics and Devices
• Feedback Systems Design
• Finance and Law for Engineers
• Mathematics III (Electrical)
• Principles of Communications

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAB 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 34, with 6, 5 in Higher Level Maths and either Physics or Chemistry

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

BTEC Diploma DD in Engineering + A in A Level Maths

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

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AA 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 36 at Distinction (to include Maths and Physics units), and 9 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

Home students
£9,250 annual tuition fee

Overseas students
£25,670 annual tuition fee

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.

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.