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School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
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: Full time
Start date: September
Course fees: Home/EU: £9,000 International: £16,200.
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Course brochure: Download
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 2011. 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 2012 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.
Year 1
Year 2
| Compulsory modules |
| High Frequency Circuits and Systems |
| Transistors and Optoelectronic Devices |
| Communications Theory |
| Energy Systems and Control |
| Embedded Systems Project |
| Mobile Applications Project |
Year 3
Year 4
| Compulsory modules | Optional modules (choose two) |
| MEng Dissertation | Power Electronics and Drives |
| Group Design Project | Electric Power Generation by Renewable Sources |
| Control Systems Design | |
| Optional modules (choose two) | |
| Next Generation Silicon Technologies | |
| Wireless Communications System Design | |
| Data Communications and Sensor Networks | |
| Micro- and Nano-Electromechanical Systems | |
| Digital Design for System-on-chip | |
| Medical Electronics and E-Health | |
Entry requirements
- AAB at A-level including Mathematics.
- Engineering Diploma grade A plus A-level (A2) Mathematics at grade B or higher
- IB:
36 points overall, with 17 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 qualifications.
English requirement: A pass at GCSE level in English Language (grade C or above). International students must have an English language qualification at a suitable level, for example IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
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.
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