Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng

Electrical and Electronic Engineering impacts all aspects of life, from transportation and communication to energy and healthcare. With today's global challenges, electrical engineers play a vital role in creating sustainable solutions through technology design, production and maintenance. This programme prepares aspiring engineers to shape the future through renewable energy, robotics, automotive, aerospace, telecoms, agriculture, manufacturing, and more. Initially, you will gain foundational engineering knowledge through a general first-year course. In the second year, you will deepen your technical skills. Then in year three, you can specialise in one of our specialist streams: (I) Hybrid/Electric Aviation, (II) E-Transportation and Sustainable Energy, or (III) the Internet of Things. Or you can pursue a broadly based BEng covering all three streams. Your final project lets you follow developing interests and career goals. You will gain expertise in programming, software, practical and design skills using industry-standard tools. You will also study leadership, ethics, and professional development. MEng students further independent learning through projects and a wide selection of modules that support their career aspirations., All our Engineering degrees are influenced by the needs of industry. Visiting engineers from industry deliver teaching in lectures, seminars and the laboratory. You will learn how to conceive, design and implement solutions, working in teams and presenting your ideas to professors from engineering industries. Our excellent links with industry means your project work may include visits from industrial partners and working with engineers in these companies.,

• Engineering Mathematics with programming 1
• Solid Mechanics
• Principles of Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Mathematics with programming 2
• Fluid Mechanics
• Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Please note, this programme is currently under review as part of the University's ongoing curriculum enhancement process. The information on this webpage reflects the current structure and content of the programme. Any future changes will be communicated to applicants and offer holders once confirmed. The modules listed reflect those currently available to students. Every year, we review our modules and their content to ensure that our courses maintain the best academic and student experience possible. Whilst this does mean elements of your course may change in future academic years, it ensures your course is giving you a research-inspired education and preparing you for your future., Please note, this programme is currently under review as part of the University's ongoing curriculum enhancement process. The information on this webpage reflects the current structure and content of the programme. Any future changes will be communicated to applicants and offer holders once confirmed. The modules listed reflect those currently available to students. Every year, we review our modules and their content to ensure that our courses maintain the best academic and student experience possible. Whilst this does mean elements of your course may change in future academic years, it ensures your course is giving you a research-inspired education and preparing you for your future., If you choose a 'With Industry' degree you will spend a year on an industrial placement with a sponsoring company between your second and third years at Leicester. You will undertake a programme of training and practical experience that is agreed between the sponsoring company and the University. Recent placements have included: Rolls-Royce, Force India F1 Team, Ford Motors, Intel UK, Network Rail, Porsche Engineering Services, Aero Engine Controls, Babcock International, Auto Electrical Services and Jaguar Land Rover. A member of staff will be individually assigned to you as your industrial placement tutor, who will be in contact with you throughout your placement and will visit the sponsoring company. During the year you will return to Leicester to present details of your placement to other students studying for 'With industry' degrees. A year in industry is a great opportunity which can give you first-hand experience of working in an engineering-related career while also enhancing your employability skills and allowing you to network with people in industry. A year in industry still incurs a tuition fee, but this is much lower than for a normal year at Leicester. See the Fees and Funding tab of this page for details. Please note, this programme is currently under review as part of the University's ongoing curriculum enhancement process. The information on this webpage reflects the current structure and content of the programme. Any future changes will be communicated to applicants and offer holders once confirmed. The modules listed reflect those currently available to students. Every year, we review our modules and their content to ensure that our courses maintain the best academic and student experience possible. Whilst this does mean elements of your course may change in future academic years, it ensures your course is giving you a research-inspired education and preparing you for your future.Final yearFinal yearCore modules
• Individual Project
• State Variable Control
• Advanced Power Electronics
• Sustainable Electrical Systems
• National Grid Design and Operation
• Digital Control and Actuators
• Machine Learning for Engineers
Please note, this programme is currently under review as part of the University's ongoing curriculum enhancement process. The information on this webpage reflects the current structure and content of the programme. Any future changes will be communicated to applicants and offer holders once confirmed. The modules listed reflect those currently available to students. Every year, we review our modules and their content to ensure that our courses maintain the best academic and student experience possible. Whilst this does mean elements of your course may change in future academic years, it ensures your course is giving you a research-inspired education and preparing you for your future., Teaching includes lectures and lab classes together with tutorials. For the practical aspects of the course you will work, with a partner or as part of a small team, in our well-equipped engineering labs. On your third year project you will work individually under the supervision of an academic member of staff.Assessment Continuous assessment of your experimentation, computing, design and project work will contribute about 30-50% of your overall mark, with the rest based on your performance in exams for each module. You will also be expected to give presentations about your work.Independent learning When not attending lectures, seminars or other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for exams. To help with your independent learning, you can access the Library and our social study spaces in halls of residence. Your contact hours will depend on the option modules you select. You can see details of the contact hours on individual module pages.Academic support Our Centre of Academic Achievement provides help in the following areas:
• study and exam skills
• academic writing
• presentations
• dissertations
• numerical data skills
• referencing sources
Our AccessAbility Centre offers support and practical help for students with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties, including physical, mental health or mobility difficulties, deafness, or visual impairment.Teaching staff You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. PhD research students who have undertaken teacher training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader. Our teaching is informed by the research we do. You can learn more about our staff by visiting our staff profiles.

You'll study an electrical and electronics curriculum focused on both current and future industrial needs, including specialisms in Hybrid and Electric Aviation, E-Transportation and Sustainable Energy, or the Internet of Things. You will gain advanced technical skills in programming and software for the digital era. Become a highly sought-after professional ready to shape a sustainable future., Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEngElectrical and Electronic Engineering BEng, 3-4 years You'll study an electrical and electronics curriculum focused on both current and future industrial needs, including specialisms in Hybrid and Electric Aviation, E-Transportation and Sustainable Energy, or the Internet of Things. You will gain advanced technical skills in programming and software for the digital era. Become a highly sought-after professional ready to shape a sustainable future. Start date, The BEng/MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme is delivered across three/four academic years of study, respectively, with an additional, optional, industrial placement year or study abroad year after the second year. The optional placement year/year abroad will provide you with the opportunity to gain valuable paid industrial or international experience in a professional environment. By exploring how electrical and electronic systems integrate and serve as indispensable building blocks for a wide range of products, solutions, processes, and business models, you will become a catalyst for change. As a highly sought-after professional, you will contribute to shaping a sustainable future and addressing global challenges like climate change, clean mobility, and an aging society.What's the difference between a BEng and an MEng? Each of our Engineering subjects is available in six forms:
• BEng (3 years), BEng with Industry (4 years), BEng with Year Abroad (4 years)
• MEng (4 years), MEng with Industry (5 years), MEng with Year Abroad (5 years)
The MEng places greater emphasis on industrially related project work, advanced technical content and leadership, and automatically meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. The MEng shares its first three years with the corresponding BEng.Accreditation This programme is pending approval for Partial CEng/IEng accreditation by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Formal accreditation can only be granted after an accreditation visit and approval from the IET's Academic Accreditation Committee. If accreditation is granted this may be backdated to the 2024 intake.,
• A/AS-levels: BBB including Maths. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level. General Studies accepted.
• EPQ with A-levels: BBC + EPQ at grade B. A-level subjects to include Maths.
• GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Language.
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass in Engineering Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 24 of which are at Distinction. To include all level 3 Maths modules at Distinction.
• International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points, with grade 5 in Maths HL. Minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B required if minimum of grade C/4 not held at GCSE.
• BTEC Nationals: DDM in Engineering including Further Maths at Distinction.
• T Levels: Distinction in either: Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control or Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing (plus Maths test).
Other official national and international qualifications considered from across the world. You can review some of the qualifications we accept on our countries page and English Language equivalencies., We welcome applications from motivated students whose predicted grades are slightly below our standard entry requirements. We understand that predicted grades are not always an accurate reflection of your final results, and we're happy to consider your application. Although we can't guarantee an offer due to the high volume of applications, if you're eligible, we may still offer you a place based on our standard requirements., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard., All engineers require an excellent knowledge of basic engineering principles, which is why our courses in Aerospace, Biomedical, Electrical and Electronic, General and Mechanical Engineering share the exact same first year. This means that you can switch between any of these degrees before your second year., Course Electrical and Electronic Engineering Qualification BEng Duration 3 years Attendance Full-time UCAS Code H620 Start Dates September each year Availability Apply now Course Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry Qualification BEng Duration 4 years Attendance Full-time UCAS Code H621 Start Dates September each year Availability Apply now Course Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Year Abroad Qualification BEng Duration 4 years Attendance Full-time UCAS Code H622 Start Dates September each year Availability Apply now

We'll make sure you have everything you need for your future career: not just by awarding you a high quality degree, but also by helping you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to make your mark in the world as a Citizen of Change. One way you can do this is by opting to take a Year Abroad between Years 2 and 3 of your degree. Studying abroad is not just for people who are interested in travelling and meeting new people. It is about acquiring life skills that are becoming increasingly significant for a wide range of jobs in our modern globalised society. Whether you go on to a career in the private, public or third sector - or plough your own furrow as an entrepreneur - you will find the experience invaluable. For more information, including a list of destinations, please visit our Study Abroad website.Please note
• A year spent abroad still incurs a tuition fee, but this is much lower than for a normal year at Leicester. See the Fees and Funding tab of this page for details.
• You may be eligible for a travel grant from Student Finance England.
• Places are offered on a competitive basis, and eligibility is dependent on your academic performance in Years 1 and 2.
  
  For the 2027/28 academic year, the Home UK tuition fee is expected to be £10,050, subject to Parliamentary approval. Further increases are anticipated to be implemented automatically through government legislation, therefore it is likely that your tuition fees will rise for each subsequent year of your studies.