Electronic Engineering

Electronic engineering is one of the foundational disciplines of the modern technological world. It is concerned with the design, analysis, and application of electronic circuits and systems, encompassing everything from the transistors inside a microchip to the telecommunications systems that connect the planet. Electronic engineers design the devices that power our phones, process information in computers, control aircraft and vehicles, monitor patients in hospitals, and enable the transmission of data across global networks.

It is a discipline that combines deep mathematical and physical understanding with practical design and problem-solving skill.

At the University of Nottingham, this four-year programme includes a foundation year, giving students an additional year to build the mathematical and scientific foundations needed for a demanding engineering degree. The foundation year is designed for students who have the aptitude and interest in electronic engineering but need additional preparation in mathematics, physics, or related subjects. From the main programme onwards, you will study the core areas of electronic engineering, including circuit theory, semiconductor devices, digital electronics, signal processing, control systems, electromagnetic theory, and communications.

The programme develops both theoretical understanding and practical engineering capability, with laboratory work integrated throughout and opportunities for project-based learning that builds the design experience employers look for.

This programme also includes a sandwich year with a work placement and a year abroad, providing professional experience and international exposure that significantly enrich the degree and the graduate's employability. Graduates in electronic engineering from Nottingham go on to careers in telecommunications, semiconductors, defence, aerospace, consumer electronics, automotive, energy, and technology consulting. Progression towards chartered engineer status is a common goal, and many graduates also pursue postgraduate study in specialisms such as wireless communications, embedded systems, or power electronics.