University of Nottingham

Degree level: Undergraduate

Electronic and Computer Engineering

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Course summary

In a world filled with smart devices to a global need to create green energy, our course provides a detailed insight into the computing systems and software needed to advance all technology. A lot of the things you learn will be done in labs either working individually and through group projects. You'll study subjects such as analogue and digital electronics, circuits and systems, computing, communications and the application of electrical energy. All our electrical and electronic courses have the same content in year one and two so by year three, you can choose the topics that interest you. As a BEng graduate, there are many options available to you. You can choose to register with the Engineering Council as an Incorporated Engineer or progress to Chartered Engineer status. Our course will give you with the required engineering expertise for either a career in industry or in a variety of other professions.

Modules

All our electrical and electronic courses have the same content in year one and two so by year three, you can choose the topics that interest you. In your second year, you will continue to improve your understanding of electronic and computer engineering, and your design skills will be developed through a variety of laboratory-based subjects. In your third year, you can choose from a range of specialist topics to follow a wide path, or focus on specific technologies. Through lectures, group study and tutorials combined with coursework and self-study, you may spend over 40 hours a week on your studies.

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: H613

Institution code:: N84

Campus name:: University Park Campus

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering - DDD including Distinctions in modules Engineering Principles, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics. As part of the application process, applicants taking the BTEC National Extended Diploma without A level maths who are predicted DDM or above will receive an invitation to have a meeting with an academic member of staff. This is informal with our primary objective being to ensure that our students are fully prepared for year one and will be successful on the course. Please note that applicants who do not attend the meeting will not receive an offer.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits

Scottish Higher - ABBBB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in any subject - D plus A Level Mathematics grade B and A Level grade B in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design & Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, Psychology, 3D Design or Design Engineering RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering – D plus A Level Mathematics grade B and A Level grade B in any subject.

Scottish Advanced Higher - AB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

including 5 in Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and 5 in one of Physics, Electronics, Chemistry or Biology at Higher Level. or including 5 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level only and 5 in one of Physics, Electronics, Chemistry or Biology at Higher Level. Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Standard Level is not accepted.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - A - B

Extended Project - A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M3

GCSE/National 4/National 5

T Level

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including 80% (or 8.0) in Mathematics 5 and 80% (8.0) in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland	£9250*	Year 1
EU	£28600*	Year 1
England	£9250*	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250*	Year 1
Scotland	£9250*	Year 1
Wales	£9250*	Year 1
International	£28600*	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9250*	Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Provider information

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University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

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