Electronic Engineering (or)

Electronic Engineering at the University of Surrey offers a comprehensive and challenging undergraduate programme designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to excel in the dynamic field of electronics. Our course provides an in-depth understanding of electronic circuits, systems, and devices, integrating theoretical principles with hands-on laboratory experience. Throughout the programme, students explore a wide range of topics including microelectronics, digital systems, communication technologies, embedded systems, and signal processing. The curriculum emphasizes innovation and problem-solving, preparing graduates for careers in industries such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, aerospace, automotive, and embedded systems design. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities, enabling them to undertake complex projects and internships that enhance real-world skills. The programme is aligned with industry standards and regularly updated to reflect the latest technological advancements, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for employment or postgraduate study. With opportunities for specialisation in areas like wireless communication, microelectronics, or control systems, students can tailor their education to their career aspirations. The University of Surrey’s close links with industry partners provide valuable networking opportunities, placements, and collaborative projects. Our academic staff are experts in their fields, committed to mentoring students and fostering innovative thinking. Graduates of Electronic Engineering at Surrey leave equipped with the technical expertise, creativity, and professional skills necessary to lead and innovate in the ever-evolving landscape of electronic technology.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 10790 Year (EEA)
• EUR 19000 Year (Non-EEA)

UK/EU Students -£9,000.00 ;
Overseas Students - £15,920.00

• English

Course Content

Year 1 (FHEQ Level 4)

Year 1 is common to all programmes. A typical week in the first year consists of approximately 23 contact hours in total, made up of twelve hours of lectures, six hours of laboratory work, two hours of tutorials and problem classes, two hours of programming experience and one hour of professional skills (including report writing, data presentation and oral presentation). During laboratory classes, experiments are conducted in pairs, allowing you to get to know and learn from each other. Small group tutorials are carried out in groups of four to five students and are held each week in your personal tutor’s office.

Subjects taught include:

• Analogue Electronics
• Circuit Theory and Analysis
• Computer Systems
• Computers and Programming in C
• Digital Logic and Digital Electronics
• Engineering Science
• Laboratories, Engineering Design and Professional Studies
• Pure Mathematics and Engineering Mathematics
• Signals and Communications

Year 2 (FHEQ Level 5)

Year 2 builds on Year 1, and if you are studying the Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems programmes, you will follow some software-related modules. Similarly, if you are taking any of our other specialist programmes, you will follow modules appropriate to that pathway. Whichever programme you are studying, you will learn about the professional aspects of being a modern engineer, with fundamentals of product design, elements of team building, leadership and problem solving. Taught subjects and laboratories aim to provide the basis for specialisation in Year 3.

Subjects taught include:

• Analogue and Transistor Electronics
• Analogue Electronics for Power Systems
• Communications and Networks
• Computer Vision and Graphics
• Control Systems and Feedback
• Digital Engineering and Integrated Circuits
• Electrical Machines and Power Generation
• Electromagnetic Theory
• Electronic, Photonic and Nanoscale Devices
• Further Engineering Mathematics
• Laboratories, Engineering Design and Professional Studies
• Media Processing
• Microprocessor Organisation and Design
• Networking and the Internet
• Signals and Communications
• Software Analysis and Design
• Space Engineering

Professional Training placement (optional)

The Professional Training year starts at the end of the second academic year, when students have sufficient knowledge and practical experience to join companies as practising ‘junior engineers’.

Well-known companies that have participated in Professional Training include BAE Systems, Sony, Mitsubishi, Intel, Logica, Nokia, Samsung, Microsoft, Sharp, the BBC and Surrey Satellite Technology. In addition, we have contacts with many smaller companies which provide excellent placement opportunities. Many of our students return from their placement with conditional offers of employment and often with financial sponsorship from their placement company.

Year 3 (Final year for BEng, FHEQ Level 6)

In Year 3, a wide range of modules is available (see list below) and students will select those appropriate to their degree title and their own areas of interest. Every student completes a year-long individual project which will include aspects of design, analysis, construction and testing, and may involve joining one of the four research centres. Our strength in both fundamental and applied research will allow you to conduct an innovative project in your chosen area, under the guidance of a member of staff. Projects may be associated with our research centres, allowing you access to state-of-the-art specialist facilities, and are conducted in parallel with taught modules.

Modules include:

• Individual Project
• Engineering Professional Studies

Optional modules include:

• Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
• Control Engineering
• Data and Internet Networking
• Digital Communications
• Digital Signal Processing
• Electrical Machines and Power Systems
• Multimedia Systems and Component Technology
• Nanoscience and Nanotechnolgy
• Object-Oriented Design and C++
• Optoelectronics
• Power Electronics
• RF and Microwave Fundamentals
• Silicon Devices and Technology
• Space Missions
• Spacecraft Bus Subsystems

Year 4 (MEng only, FHEQ Level 7)

In the final year of the MEng programmes, there are many advanced and specialist modules to choose from. Our MEng students will also join with students from other engineering departments in an interdisciplinary design project, sponsored by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Optional modules include:

• Advanced Guidance, Navigation and Control
• Advanced Signal Processing
• Antennas and Propagation
• Artificial Intelligence and AI Programming
• Electrical Power Engineering
• Image and Video Compression
• Launch Vehicles and Propulsion
• Materials for Energy Generation and Storage
• Microwave Engineering Principles
• Mobile and Personal Communications
• Molecular Electronics
• Nanoelectronics and Devices
• Nanofabrication and Advanced Experimental Methods
• Networks and Control
• Operating Systems for Mobile Systems Programming
• Principles of Telecoms and Packet Networks
• RF Systems and Circuit Design
• Satellite Communications
• Satellite Remote Sensing
• Space Robotics
• Spacecraft Systems and Design
• Speaker and Speech Recognition
• Speech and Audio Processing and Coding

Direct entry to the MEng programmes requires higher entry qualifications than the corresponding BEng programmes. Transfer from the BEng to the MEng is possible during the degree programme, depending on academic performance. This transfer would normally happen after the end of the first year, after the end of the second year or after the Professional Training year, if one is taken. Transfer is also possible from a three-year BEng or four-year MEng to the corresponding programme incorporating a Professional Training year.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

A-level

MEng: A-level grades AAA

BEng: A-level grades AAB

We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

BTEC (QCF Level 3) Extended Diploma

DDD (in an appropriate subject, with a supporting A-level in Mathematics at grade A)

European Baccalaureate

MEng: 76%

BEng: 75%

(including 8 in Mathematics and Physics)

International Baccalaureate

MEng: 37 points (including 12 points at HL from Mathematics and Physics)

BEng: 35 points (including 11 points at HL from Mathematics and Physics)

Other international qualifications

If you are an international student and you don’t meet the entry requirements to this degree, we offer the International Foundation Year.

Required subjects

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent).

A-level Mathematics and at least one of the following A-level subjects: Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics.

Selection process

Offers are normally made in terms of grades. Suitable candidates will be invited to an Applicant Day. During the visit to the University the candidate can find out more about the programme and meet staff and students.

English language requirements

Non-native speakers of English will normally be required to have IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill (or equivalent).

We offer intensive English language pre-sessional courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Surrey.

Funding

Bursaries and scholarships

We encourage applications from everyone with the ability to study for a Surrey degree, and understand that finance is a factor that affects most people’s decisions. We are committed to making sure that we offer support for students who might need it.

Our bursaries and scholarships are among the most competitive in the country, with both merit-based and means-tested awards available.

http://www.surrey.ac.uk/discover/undergraduate-tuition-fees-bursaries-scholarships

Electronics Engineering at the University of Surrey offers students a comprehensive education in the design, development, and application of electronic systems. The programme is structured to provide a solid foundation in core principles such as circuit analysis, digital and analogue electronics, signal processing, and embedded systems. Students also explore advanced topics like telecommunications, control systems, power electronics, and computer engineering, enabling them to tackle complex problems across various industries.

The curriculum emphasizes practical experience, with laboratories, projects, and industry placements integral to the learning process. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including dedicated electronics labs equipped with modern testing and measurement instruments, software suites, and prototyping tools. This hands-on approach ensures graduates are not only theoretically proficient but alsoIndustry-ready, capable of applying their knowledge in real-world settings.

The programme encourages innovation and creativity through project work that often involves collaboration with industry partners. These projects foster team-working skills and expose students to current technological challenges faced by businesses and research institutions. Additionally, Surrey’s strong links with industry sectors such as telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy provide students with opportunities for internships and networking, enhancing their employment prospects after graduation.

Graduates of Electronics Engineering at the University of Surrey leave with a diverse skill set suitable for roles in electronics design, testing, development, and management. They are well-prepared for careers in high-tech companies, research organizations, or pursuing further studies at postgraduate level. The university’s supportive academic community, combined with a focus on employability and industry engagement, makes it an ideal place for aspiring electronic engineers to develop their expertise and launch successful careers in electronics and related fields.