Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Year Abroad

Electrical and electronic engineering sits at the core of modern technology, responsible for the systems that generate and distribute electrical power, the circuits and devices inside every consumer electronics product, the communications networks that connect the world, and the sensors and control systems used across industry, transport, and healthcare. It is a discipline that combines rigorous mathematical and physical science with the creative design of systems that perform real functions under real constraints.

At the University of Nottingham this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, providing students with the additional preparation needed to enter degree-level engineering study from a broader range of backgrounds. Nottingham also offers the opportunity for students on this degree to undertake a year abroad as part of their studies, giving an international dimension to an already technically rich programme. You will study the core principles of the discipline, including circuit theory, signal processing, electromagnetic theory, digital systems, power electronics, and control engineering, developing the analytical and practical skills that employers in this field expect.

The typical entry tariff of 136 points reflects the level expected for entry to this route.

You will develop strong technical problem-solving abilities alongside the laboratory and design skills that are central to engineering practice. Nottingham's strong industrial connections and its position as a leading research university enrich both the academic and professional dimensions of the degree.

Graduates of electrical and electronic engineering work in power systems, telecommunications, semiconductor design, embedded systems, aerospace, defence, healthcare technology, and renewable energy. Many pursue chartered engineer status through professional bodies after graduation. Postgraduate study in electrical engineering, power systems, or electronics is a common route for those with research or specialist ambitions.