Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)

UCAS code H629

Duration

3 Years

4 Years

4 Years

6 Years

Location

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Gain the skills to work at the forefront of new technologies where you could be developing products that transform our daily lives.

Our BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering will prepare you for careers in a wide range of in-demand sectors. These include automation, control and instrumentation; renewable energy; robotics; semiconductors; and smart systems for communications and transport.

As electricity underpins most of the devices we use, the transferable skills you’ll learn are relevant to lots of other fields as well, such as automobiles, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, construction and defence. It’s all about building a bridge between possibility and reality.

On the course, you will explore the design, fabrication and use of electronics, circuits and power systems. You will get hands-on experiences where you will apply your knowledge to real-world problems.

Our industry-standard facilities include renewable energy and power systems laboratories where you can do testing and development. There is a thin film lab for plastic electronics, along with simulation technology, robots and lots of modular kits.

You can choose between two different pathways – Electrical Engineering or Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering. The Electrical route is focused on electrical machines and power electronics for power generation, transmission, distribution and supply industries. The Electronic and Telecommunication pathway includes engineering product commercialisation, digital electronics and advanced communications such as 5G.

Both specialist areas involve deep knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies in control systems, semiconductor devices and renewable energies.

You will also explore applications for artificial intelligence and machine learning. In transport, for instance, this could include the use of real-time data to improve the commuter experience.

AI is also leading to advances in smart grids, which can self-manage electricity supplies by working out where to prioritise energy at any given time. And in people’s homes, smart appliances could soon be revolutionising the way we live, with sensors controlling everything from fridges to dishwashers.

Our research-informed teaching means students will be able to learn about other key developments in engineering as part of the course. Our staff expertise includes low carbon emissions and renewable energy systems, as well as wireless transfer of energy and peer-to-peer energy trading.

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 87% of our engineering research was classed as “internationally excellent” or “world-leading”.

We also have links with industry and some of our students complete a year-long placement with a company.

You will round off the course by completing a research project. Your work will then be exhibited at our GradEX show, providing the ideal opportunity to get noticed by industry experts and employers.

Our BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering will prepare you for careers in a wide range of in-demand sectors. These include automation, control and instrumentation; renewable energy; robotics; semiconductors; and smart systems for communications and transport.

As electricity underpins most of the devices we use, the transferable skills you’ll learn are relevant to lots of other fields as well, such as automobiles, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, construction and defence. It’s all about building a bridge between possibility and reality.

On the course, you will explore the design, fabrication and use of electronics, circuits and power systems. You will get hands-on experiences where you will apply your knowledge to real-world problems.

Our industry-standard facilities include renewable energy and power systems laboratories where you can do testing and development. There is a thin film lab for plastic electronics, along with simulation technology, robots and lots of modular kits.

You can choose between two different pathways – Electrical Engineering or Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering. The Electrical route is focused on electrical machines and power electronics for power generation, transmission, distribution and supply industries. The Electronic and Telecommunication pathway includes engineering product commercialisation, digital electronics and advanced communications such as 5G.

Both specialist areas involve deep knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies in control systems, semiconductor devices and renewable energies.

You will also explore applications for artificial intelligence and machine learning. In transport, for instance, this could include the use of real-time data to improve the commuter experience.

AI is also leading to advances in smart grids, which can self-manage electricity supplies by working out where to prioritise energy at any given time. And in people’s homes, smart appliances could soon be revolutionising the way we live, with sensors controlling everything from fridges to dishwashers.

Our research-informed teaching means students will be able to learn about other key developments in engineering as part of the course. Our staff expertise includes low carbon emissions and renewable energy systems, as well as wireless transfer of energy and peer-to-peer energy trading.

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 87% of our engineering research was classed as “internationally excellent” or “world-leading”.

We also have links with industry and some of our students complete a year-long placement with a company.

You will round off the course by completing a research project. Your work will then be exhibited at our GradEX show, providing the ideal opportunity to get noticed by industry experts and employers.

Our BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering will prepare you for careers in a wide range of in-demand sectors. These include automation, control and instrumentation; renewable energy; robotics; semiconductors; and smart systems for communications and transport.

As electricity underpins most of the devices we use, the transferable skills you’ll learn are relevant to lots of other fields as well, such as automobiles, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, construction and defence. It’s all about building a bridge between possibility and reality.

On the course, you will explore the design, fabrication and use of electronics, circuits and power systems. You will get hands-on experiences where you will apply your knowledge to real-world problems.

Our industry-standard facilities include renewable energy and power systems laboratories where you can do testing and development. There is a thin film lab for plastic electronics, along with simulation technology, robots and lots of modular kits.

You can choose between two different pathways – Electrical Engineering or Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering. The Electrical route is focused on electrical machines and power electronics for power generation, transmission, distribution and supply industries. The Electronic and Telecommunication pathway includes engineering product commercialisation, digital electronics and advanced communications such as 5G.

Both specialist areas involve deep knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies in control systems, semiconductor devices and renewable energies.

You will also explore applications for artificial intelligence and machine learning. In transport, for instance, this could include the use of real-time data to improve the commuter experience.

AI is also leading to advances in smart grids, which can self-manage electricity supplies by working out where to prioritise energy at any given time. And in people’s homes, smart appliances could soon be revolutionising the way we live, with sensors controlling everything from fridges to dishwashers.

Our research-informed teaching means students will be able to learn about other key developments in engineering as part of the course. Our staff expertise includes low carbon emissions and renewable energy systems, as well as wireless transfer of energy and peer-to-peer energy trading.

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 87% of our engineering research was classed as “internationally excellent” or “world-leading”.

We also have links with industry and some of our students complete a year-long placement with a company.

You will round off the course by completing a research project. Your work will then be exhibited at our GradEX show, providing the ideal opportunity to get noticed by industry experts and employers.

Our BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering will prepare you for careers in a wide range of in-demand sectors. These include automation, control and instrumentation; renewable energy; robotics; semiconductors; and smart systems for communications and transport.

As electricity underpins most of the devices we use, the transferable skills you’ll learn are relevant to lots of other fields as well, such as automobiles, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, construction and defence. It’s all about building a bridge between possibility and reality.

On the course, you will explore the design, fabrication and use of electronics, circuits and power systems. You will get hands-on experiences where you will apply your knowledge to real-world problems.

Our industry-standard facilities include renewable energy and power systems laboratories where you can do testing and development. There is a thin film lab for plastic electronics, along with simulation technology, robots and lots of modular kits.

You can choose between two different pathways – Electrical Engineering or Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering. The Electrical route is focused on electrical machines and power electronics for power generation, transmission, distribution and supply industries. The Electronic and Telecommunication pathway includes engineering product commercialisation, digital electronics and advanced communications such as 5G.

Both specialist areas involve deep knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies in control systems, semiconductor devices and renewable energies.

You will also explore applications for artificial intelligence and machine learning. In transport, for instance, this could include the use of real-time data to improve the commuter experience.

AI is also leading to advances in smart grids, which can self-manage electricity supplies by working out where to prioritise energy at any given time. And in people’s homes, smart appliances could soon be revolutionising the way we live, with sensors controlling everything from fridges to dishwashers.

Our research-informed teaching means students will be able to learn about other key developments in engineering as part of the course. Our staff expertise includes low carbon emissions and renewable energy systems, as well as wireless transfer of energy and peer-to-peer energy trading.

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 87% of our engineering research was classed as “internationally excellent” or “world-leading”.

We also have links with industry and some of our students complete a year-long placement with a company.

You will round off the course by completing a research project. Your work will then be exhibited at our GradEX show, providing the ideal opportunity to get noticed by industry experts and employers.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Course content

In Year 1, your learning will closely mirror our other engineering degree disciplines (Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical, etc.) to ensure you have a solid foundation in engineering principles. (See Module section for more details).

In Year 2 you’ll have the option of choosing your specialisation pathway in areas such as Electrical Engineering or Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering. You will still have some common modules with other engineering disciplines such as Automation & Control Engineering, Engineering Mathematics and Leadership & Management. These modules will give you a great chance to develop your employability skills and get you ready for potential graduate roles. Upon completing your second year you have the option of taking a placement year with industry or proceed with your final year.

Placement Year

If you have enrolled on the course with the option of placement you can also look to undertake an industry placement and you’ll be supported by our own placements team and careers staff with your CV preparation, interviews and careers skills to make sure you present yourself and your talent in the best possible way. For example, our students have gained placements previously with Capula and BMW amongst others. Placement is usually a 12-month full-time role that relates to the subject a student is studying. During the year you have been accepted into the placement you will still be enrolled on your course and have connections with the university and your academic staff, this is treated as your year 3 and upon your return to the academic environment you will have the opportunity to complete your last year of the course as Year 4.

In Year 3 the major part of your course will be associated to completing a substantial engineering project as well as focusing on specialised modules related to your choice of pathway on the course. For example, on the Electrical Engineering pathway you will be obtain in depth knowledge and understanding in electrical power generation, transmission, distribution and supply industry as well as ability to conduct complex power system analysis and power electronic applications.

And if you have chosen the Electronic & Telecommunication pathway you will have the opportunity to develop your skills on Advanced communication systems and digital design circuits for embedded system applications.

You will also get the chance to present your work and project to industry and the public at our annual GradEX event.

Academic year

The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the modules are 30 or 15 academic credits. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6.  The full-time course has one start point in September.

In Year 1, your learning will closely mirror our other engineering degree disciplines (Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical, etc.) to ensure you have a solid foundation in engineering principles. (See Module section for more details).

In Year 2 you’ll have the option of choosing your specialisation pathway in areas such as Electrical Engineering or Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering. You will still have some common modules with other engineering disciplines such as Automation & Control Engineering, Engineering Mathematics and Leadership & Management. These modules will give you a great chance to develop your employability skills and get you ready for potential graduate roles. Upon completing your second year you have the option of taking a placement year with industry or proceed with your final year.

Placement Year

If you have enrolled on the course with the option of placement you can also look to undertake an industry placement and you’ll be supported by our own placements team and careers staff with your CV preparation, interviews and careers skills to make sure you present yourself and your talent in the best possible way. For example, our students have gained placements previously with Capula and BMW amongst others. Placement is usually a 12-month full-time role that relates to the subject a student is studying. During the year you have been accepted into the placement you will still be enrolled on your course and have connections with the university and your academic staff, this is treated as your year 3 and upon your return to the academic environment you will have the opportunity to complete your last year of the course as Year 4.

In Year 3 the major part of your course will be associated to completing a substantial engineering project as well as focusing on specialised modules related to your choice of pathway on the course. For example, on the Electrical Engineering pathway you will be obtain in depth knowledge and understanding in electrical power generation, transmission, distribution and supply industry as well as ability to conduct complex power system analysis and power electronic applications.

And if you have chosen the Electronic & Telecommunication pathway you will have the opportunity to develop your skills on Advanced communication systems and digital design circuits for embedded system applications.

You will also get the chance to present your work and project to industry and the public at our annual GradEX event.

Academic year

The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the modules are 30 or 15 academic credits. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6.  The full-time course has one start point in September.

In Year 1, your learning will closely mirror our other engineering degree disciplines (Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical, etc.) to ensure you have a solid foundation in engineering principles. (See Module section for more details).

In Year 2 you’ll have the option of choosing your specialisation pathway in areas such as Electrical Engineering or Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering. You will still have some common modules with other engineering disciplines such as Automation & Control Engineering, Engineering Mathematics and Leadership & Management. These modules will give you a great chance to develop your employability skills and get you ready for potential graduate roles. Upon completing your second year you have the option of taking a placement year with industry or proceed with your final year.

Placement Year

If you have enrolled on the course with the option of placement you can also look to undertake an industry placement and you’ll be supported by our own placements team and careers staff with your CV preparation, interviews and careers skills to make sure you present yourself and your talent in the best possible way. For example, our students have gained placements previously with Capula and BMW amongst others. Placement is usually a 12-month full-time role that relates to the subject a student is studying. During the year you have been accepted into the placement you will still be enrolled on your course and have connections with the university and your academic staff, this is treated as your year 3 and upon your return to the academic environment you will have the opportunity to complete your last year of the course as Year 4.

In Year 3 the major part of your course will be associated to completing a substantial engineering project as well as focusing on specialised modules related to your choice of pathway on the course. For example, on the Electrical Engineering pathway you will be obtain in depth knowledge and understanding in electrical power generation, transmission, distribution and supply industry as well as ability to conduct complex power system analysis and power electronic applications.

And if you have chosen the Electronic & Telecommunication pathway you will have the opportunity to develop your skills on Advanced communication systems and digital design circuits for embedded system applications.

You will also get the chance to present your work and project to industry and the public at our annual GradEX event.

Academic year

The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the modules are 30 or 15 academic credits. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6.  The full-time course has one start point in September.

In Year 1, your learning will closely mirror our other engineering degree disciplines (Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical, etc.) to ensure you have a solid foundation in engineering principles. (See Module section for more details).

In Year 2 you’ll have the option of choosing your specialisation pathway in areas such as Electrical Engineering or Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering. You will still have some common modules with other engineering disciplines such as Automation & Control Engineering, Engineering Mathematics and Leadership & Management. These modules will give you a great chance to develop your employability skills and get you ready for potential graduate roles. Upon completing your second year you have the option of taking a placement year with industry or proceed with your final year.

Placement Year

If you have enrolled on the course with the option of placement you can also look to undertake an industry placement and you’ll be supported by our own placements team and careers staff with your CV preparation, interviews and careers skills to make sure you present yourself and your talent in the best possible way. For example, our students have gained placements previously with Capula and BMW amongst others. Placement is usually a 12-month full-time role that relates to the subject a student is studying. During the year you have been accepted into the placement you will still be enrolled on your course and have connections with the university and your academic staff, this is treated as your year 3 and upon your return to the academic environment you will have the opportunity to complete your last year of the course as Year 4.

In Year 3 the major part of your course will be associated to completing a substantial engineering project as well as focusing on specialised modules related to your choice of pathway on the course. For example, on the Electrical Engineering pathway you will be obtain in depth knowledge and understanding in electrical power generation, transmission, distribution and supply industry as well as ability to conduct complex power system analysis and power electronic applications.

And if you have chosen the Electronic & Telecommunication pathway you will have the opportunity to develop your skills on Advanced communication systems and digital design circuits for embedded system applications.

You will also get the chance to present your work and project to industry and the public at our annual GradEX event.

Academic year

The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the modules are 30 or 15 academic credits. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6.  The full-time course has one start point in September.

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.

Year 3 compulsory modules
Electrical & Electronic Placement 120 credits

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.

Year 2 compulsory modules
Applications Of Electrical And Electronic Engineering 2 20 credits
Engineering Design And Practice 20 credits
Engineering Mechanics 20 credits
Year 3 compulsory modules
Circuit Design, Modelling And Manufacturing 20 credits
Embedded Systems: Programming And Applications 20 credits
Engineering Mathematics 2 20 credits
Year 4 compulsory modules
Control System Analysis 20 credits
Digital Electronics Principles And Applications 20 credits
Electrical Machines 20 credits
Engineering Product Commercialisation 20 credits
Year 6 compulsory modules
Engineering Project 40 credits
Power Semiconductors 20 credits

Entry requirements

112-120 UCAS Tariff points

  • GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer
  • Typical UCAS Offer: 48 points
  • A levels: A, DD, EEE
  • BTEC: PPP

112-120 UCAS Tariff points

  • GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

112-120 UCAS Tariff points

  • GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

We understand that you might have experienced a challenging run up to higher education and may have not met the entry requirements as listed. If this is the case don’t worry, contact us and our team of expert advisors can guide you through the next stages of application, or help you find the perfect course for your needs.

For equivalent entry requirements in your home country, please see the information on our country pages.

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Facilities

Renewable Energy Lab

Use the latest equipment in renewable energy, including Power Systems Lab that provides real-time testing and development facilities for electrical engineering, Thin Film Lab for plastic electronics, our wind tunnel, and our high voltage cage.

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Engineering Laboratories

Packed with state-of-the-art software and hardware resources reflecting current trends in the development of engineering subjects.

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Smart Zone

A bustling centre of invention, innovation and creation with two floors of dedicated workshop and collaboration spaces for engineering and creative students. Read more

The Smart Zone fuses state-of-the-art fabrication spaces with augmented and blended reality facilities, allowing you to bring your ideas to life using the latest digital and immersive technologies. Find out more about our Smart Zone.
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Careers

Our Electrical and Electronic graduates have gone on to a range of engineering roles, some as design engineers, hardware engineers, project engineers, project managers, system engineers, electrical engineers, electronics development engineers and intelligent transportation systems engineers. We’ve seen them employed at companies such as General Electric, Ericson, Phoenix Dynamics, Hitachi Energy, BAE Systems, and Capula amongst others. But there are also many of our graduates who go on to further studies such as our MSc programme in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems or MSc programme in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering or PhDs.

Our graduates work in a variety of organisations in:

  • Electrical power generation, transmission and distribution
  • Renewable energy
  • Rail and road transport networks
  • Industrial manufacturing
  • Construction and building services
  • Specialist engineering and consultancy
  • Petrochemicals
  • Telecommunications
  • Defence related industries, including the Ministry of Defence

All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and laboratory practicals. Seminars enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups of around 16-18 students. In addition, you will have timetabled meetings with your personal tutor at least twice a year. You will be taught in first-class learning spaces throughout your course. Many of our courses are accredited or recognised by professional, statutory or regulatory bodies.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and laboratory practicals. Seminars enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups of around 16-18 students. In addition, you will have timetabled meetings with your personal tutor at least twice a year. You will be taught in first-class learning spaces throughout your course. Many of our courses are accredited or recognised by professional, statutory or regulatory bodies.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and laboratory practicals. Seminars enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups of around 16-18 students. In addition, you will have timetabled meetings with your personal tutor at least twice a year. You will be taught in first-class learning spaces throughout your course. Many of our courses are accredited or recognised by professional, statutory or regulatory bodies.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and laboratory practicals. Seminars enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups of around 16-18 students. In addition, you will have timetabled meetings with your personal tutor at least twice a year. You will be taught in first-class learning spaces throughout your course. Many of our courses are accredited or recognised by professional, statutory or regulatory bodies.

Assessment

Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally includes practice or ‘formative’ assessments, for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. This includes a range of coursework assessments, such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, final year, independent project and written examinations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.

Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally includes practice or ‘formative’ assessments, for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. This includes a range of coursework assessments, such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, final year, independent project and written examinations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.

Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally includes practice or ‘formative’ assessments, for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. This includes a range of coursework assessments, such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, final year, independent project and written examinations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.

Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally includes practice or ‘formative’ assessments, for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. This includes a range of coursework assessments, such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, final year, independent project and written examinations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.

Learning support

In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include:

  • study skills such as reading, note-taking and presentation skills
  • written English, including punctuation and grammatical accuracy
  • academic writing and how to reference
  • research skills
  • critical thinking and understanding arguments
  • revision, assessment and examination skills
  • time management

Additional support

Our Student Inclusion Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment, or learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

Feedback

Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments. Each module normally includes practice or 'formative' assessments for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or 'summative' assessment at the end of each module and the grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations.

Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments. Each module normally includes practice or 'formative' assessments for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or 'summative' assessment at the end of each module and the grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations.

Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments. Each module normally includes practice or 'formative' assessments for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or 'summative' assessment at the end of each module and the grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations.

Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments. Each module normally includes practice or 'formative' assessments for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or 'summative' assessment at the end of each module and the grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations.

Your study time will consist of class contact hours, self-directed learning, assessment and placements where appropriate. Your actual contact hours will depend on the subject area, on the option modules you select and professional body requirements. A typical composition of study time for this course is:

Your study time will consist of class contact hours, self-directed learning, assessment and placements where appropriate. Your actual contact hours will depend on the subject area, on the option modules you select and professional body requirements. A typical composition of study time for this course is:

Your study time will consist of class contact hours, self-directed learning, assessment and placements where appropriate. Your actual contact hours will depend on the subject area, on the option modules you select and professional body requirements. A typical composition of study time for this course is:

Your study time will consist of class contact hours, self-directed learning, assessment and placements where appropriate. Your actual contact hours will depend on the subject area, on the option modules you select and professional body requirements. A typical composition of study time for this course is:

Year 1

34% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
66% of time in independent study
0% of time in work based learning

Year 2

25% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
75% of time in independent study
0% of time in work based learning

Year 3

12% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
88% of time in independent study
0% of time in work based learning

Independent learning

When not attending lectures, seminars, laboratory or other timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve utilising a range of digital resources including our virtual learning environment; reading journals, articles and books; working on individual and group projects; undertaking research in the library; preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations. Your independent learning will be supported by a range of excellent facilities. These include the library, open access computer facilities, informal learning zones, a range of laboratories and performance and studio spaces.

When not attending lectures, seminars, laboratory or other timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve utilising a range of digital resources including our virtual learning environment; reading journals, articles and books; working on individual and group projects; undertaking research in the library; preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations. Your independent learning will be supported by a range of excellent facilities. These include the library, open access computer facilities, informal learning zones, a range of laboratories and performance and studio spaces.

When not attending lectures, seminars, laboratory or other timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve utilising a range of digital resources including our virtual learning environment; reading journals, articles and books; working on individual and group projects; undertaking research in the library; preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations. Your independent learning will be supported by a range of excellent facilities. These include the library, open access computer facilities, informal learning zones, a range of laboratories and performance and studio spaces.

When not attending lectures, seminars, laboratory or other timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve utilising a range of digital resources including our virtual learning environment; reading journals, articles and books; working on individual and group projects; undertaking research in the library; preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations. Your independent learning will be supported by a range of excellent facilities. These include the library, open access computer facilities, informal learning zones, a range of laboratories and performance and studio spaces.

Year 1

60% practical assessments
40% coursework
0% written exams

Year 2

3% practical assessments
54% coursework
43% written exams

Year 3

8% practical assessments
77% coursework
15% written exams

Staff

You will be taught by an expert teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. The team includes senior academics and professional practitioners with industry experience. Postgraduate research students who have undertaken teaching training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader.

Dr Anas Amjad

Course Director

Anas is Course Director for Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His expertise lies in the use of smart systems for a diverse range of applications, such as smart healthcare, smart homes, smart cities etc.

Anas's profile

Torfeh Sadat-Shafai

Emeritus Professor

Torfeh's expertise lies in plastic electronics, Photovoltaics, Experimental Physics, Electronic Material; Thin Films Technology and Optoelectronics. Torfeh is also course leader for Advanced Technology MSc

Torfeh's profile

Professor Abdel-Hamid Soliman

Professor

Abdel-Hamid's expertise includes automation, including Smart Cities, Building automation, Energy management, Security, Safety and health applications.

Abdel-Hamid's profile

Dr Alison Griffiths

Associate Professor

Alison's expertise includes smart grids and their protection and renewable integration, smart homes, wireless sensor network design, implementation and optimisation.

Alison's profile

Dr Masum Billah

Senior Lecturer

Dr Masum Billah has gained his academic, research, and industrial experience in electronic engineering from England and Bangladesh, focusing primarily on addressing real-world 'Health and Wellbeing' issues.

Masum's profile

Tamoor Shafique

Senior Lecturer

Tamoor is an Electrical Engineering with more than 12 years of experience in industry and academia. Tamoor is a senior lecturer in automation and robotics engineering, his research interests include: IoT, Soft robotics, SLAMs, Smart City, AI, and ML.

Tamoor's profile

Fees

For the course starting on 22 September 2025 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,535 per year of study £16,750 per year of study

For the course starting on 22 September 2025 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,535 for your first year subsequent years will be charged at the University standard rate £16,750 for your first year subsequent years will be charged at the University standard rate

For the course starting on 22 September 2025 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,535 per year of study £16,750 per year of study

For the course starting on 22 September 2025 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands
Part-time £4,740 per year of study

UK and Channel Island students: This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation. If the UK government passes appropriate legislation, the fee for subsequent years of study may increase in each academic year. But this increase will not exceed the rate of inflation as measured by RPIX**. Any change in fees will apply to both new and continuing students. The University will notify students of any change as early as possible. Further information about fee changes would be posted on the University’s website once this becomes available.

**RPIX is a measure of inflation equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index (RPI) excluding mortgage interest payments.

Included in the fees:

Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.

The use of all laboratories, workshops and specialist facilities relating to the course of study.

Heavily discounted tuition fees during the (optional) placement year.

 

Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.

The use of all laboratories, workshops and specialist facilities relating to the course of study.

Heavily discounted tuition fees during the (optional) placement year.

 

Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.

The use of all laboratories, workshops and specialist facilities relating to the course of study.

Heavily discounted tuition fees during the (optional) placement year.

 

Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.

The use of all laboratories, workshops and specialist facilities relating to the course of study.

Heavily discounted tuition fees during the (optional) placement year.

 
Not included in the fees:

The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.

Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.

Dependent on a student’s choice of final year project, some additional costs may be incurred for materials to support the development and delivery of the project.

The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.

Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.

Dependent on a student’s choice of final year project, some additional costs may be incurred for materials to support the development and delivery of the project.

The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.

Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.

Dependent on a student’s choice of final year project, some additional costs may be incurred for materials to support the development and delivery of the project.

The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.

Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.

Dependent on a student’s choice of final year project, some additional costs may be incurred for materials to support the development and delivery of the project.
Accommodation and living costs

Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. 

Sources of financial support

If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained by reading our additional funding web pages, or visiting www.gov.uk.

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

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