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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).
We are ranked 7th in the Complete University Guide and 11th in The Guardian League table for Electronic and Electrical Engineering in the UK.
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: £16,500
Information about living expenses and financial support can be found on the University's website.
Scholarships:
Scholarships and bursaries worth up to £8,000 available.
Course brochure: Download
2013 entry: For details about entry requirements, fees and scholarships please contact our admissions team, e: electronics@leeds.ac.uk,
t: +44 (0)113 343 2012.
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.
Visit our virtual experience to meet some of our academic staff and students.
Modules
The tables below show the modules that you will study if you commence your studies in September 2013. 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 2014 a list of modules is available in the 2014 brochure.
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
| Compulsory modules | Optional Modules (choose one) |
| Professional Studies | RF and Microwave Engineering |
| Semiconductor Technology | Digital Communications |
| Electric Drive Systems | |
| Embedded Systems | |
| Group Design Project (MEng) |
Year 4
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
2014 entry
A-level: AAA including Mathematics, excluding General Studies.
Engineering Diploma: Grade A (plus A or above in A-level Mathematics). Other diploma qualifications considered.
BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD, including a D in Further Maths.
IB: 35 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: GCSE English Language grade C (or above) or an equivalent recognised English Language qualification.
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 our admissions team,
e: electronics@leeds.ac.uk, t: +44 (0)113 343 2012