BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Programme overview

Entry requirements

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Programme specification

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme from September 2024. For students who entered the programme before September 2024, you can find the details of your programme: BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering

We live in an age where electronic and electrical products play a crucial role in almost every aspect of our lives. From the evolution of smartphones to the development of wind turbines, electronic and electrical engineers are at the forefront of providing technological advances that not only continue to innovate the world but also address many of the biggest challenges faced by society today.

Some of the world’s largest industries such as healthcare, energy and construction rely heavily on the creative and technical skills of electronic and electrical engineers to deliver sustainable solutions for the future — which is why this is such a relevant discipline and hugely sought after by many reputable organisations worldwide.

Studying electronic and electrical engineering at Leeds will equip you with the fundamental concepts and new skills used by modern engineers, taught by academics who are leaders in their fields. This will give you the key knowledge and experience you need to begin your career in this challenging, yet rewarding, field.

Year 1

(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
ELEC1130	Circuit Analysis and Design	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ELEC1201	Physics of Electronic Devices	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ELEC1401	Introduction to Communication Systems	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ELEC1620	Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ELEC1701	Introduction to Engineering Mathematics	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
ELEC1703	Algorithms and Numerical Mathematics	10	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC1801	Electronic Design Project	10	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Year 2

(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
ELEC2101	Electronic Circuits and Systems Design	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP
ELEC2240	Transistors and Optoelectronic Devices	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP
ELEC2430	Communications Theory	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP
ELEC2501	Power Electronics	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP
ELEC2645	Embedded Systems Project	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP
ELEC2665	Microprocessors and Programmable Logic	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP

Year 3

(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
RF and microwave systems - 20 credits - PFP
Electric machines - 20 credits - PFP
Control systems - 20 credits - PFP
Individual engineering project - 40 credits - PFP

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
ELEC3030	Professional Studies	10	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP

Optional Modules

Candidates will be required to study 10 credits from the following optional modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
ELEC3430	Digital Communications	10	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELEC3575	Electric Power Systems	10	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELEC3612	Digital Media Engineering	10	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Last updated: 16/04/2025 16:40:44

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