MEng, BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Overview

This course provides you with opportunity to explore specialist areas such as power systems, control and energy conversion. This leads to careers in areas as diverse as renewable energy systems, power generation, electrical machines (such as the switched reluctance motor pioneered here in Leeds), industrial control systems (e.g. for automotive assembly), power electronics and
electric drive systems (e.g. for hybrid petrolelectric vehicles).

UCAS Code: H600
Industrial placements: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Delivery option: MEng (4 years, full-time) or BEng (3 years, full-time)
Start date: September
Course fees: Home/EU: £9,000 International: £16,200.
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Accreditation: This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

The School is ranked number 1 in the UK for research in the latest Research Assessment Exercise.

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Modules

The tables below show the modules that you will study if you commence your studies in September 2012. This information is taken from the University Programme Catalogue, which is a tool designed for current students to select modules. If you are looking to start your studies in September 2013 this is still a useful guide as it gives you an idea of what you might study.

This is an indicative list and actual content may vary as we regularly review the content or our courses in light of new experiences and developments in the field.

 

Career options

Recent graduates have been employed by companies such as Sharp, British Aerospace, Pace Microtechnology, Filtronic, BNFL, AEAT Rail, Rover, Baldwin Boxall Communications, CAT (Electronics) and the BBC. Opportunities exist both in large multi-national corporations and small startup companies working on next-generations technologies.

Entry requirements

2013 entry

AAA at A level including Mathematics, excluding general studies.

Engineering Diploma Grade A (plus B or above in A-Level Mathematics). Other diploma qualifications considered.

IB: 38 points overall, with 18 points at higher level to include 5 points in higher level mathematics.

We also welcome and accept students with a wide range of alternative UK and international equivalent qualifications.

English language requirements: A pass at GCSE level in English Language (grade C or above). If English is not your first language, you are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English and you will need to meet our English Language minimum requirements.

How to apply

All undergraduate applications should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS).

If you require any further information please contact the Undergraduate Admissions team, e: electronics@leeds.ac.uk t: +44 (0)113 343 2012