Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Electronic and electrical engineering is one of the most practically consequential engineering disciplines, underpinning everything from the power networks that supply electricity to cities to the microelectronics inside medical devices, communication systems, and consumer technology. The field combines fundamental physics and mathematics with the design and testing of complex systems, and it rewards both analytical rigour and hands-on creativity in equal measure.

At Nottingham Trent University, this four-year programme includes a foundation year, which provides a thorough grounding in the mathematics, physics, and engineering principles underpinning the degree before the main programme begins. This makes the degree accessible to students whose prior study has not covered all the prerequisites for direct entry to an engineering degree, and it ensures that everyone who progresses to the main course has the foundations needed to engage fully with its demands. As you move through the programme, you will study circuit theory, electromagnetism, electronics, digital systems, control engineering, and power electronics, developing both theoretical understanding and practical laboratory skills.

The programme uses industry-standard tools and simulation software, so the technical competence you build is directly relevant to engineering practice.

Nottingham Trent has a strong track record in engineering education and good connections with employers in the East Midlands and beyond. The faculty takes a practical, applied approach to teaching that complements the theoretical content of the curriculum.

Graduates of electronic and electrical engineering programmes work in telecommunications, defence, automotive and aerospace engineering, renewable energy, consumer electronics, medical devices, and embedded systems development. The degree also provides a pathway towards chartered engineer status through the relevant professional engineering institutions, and postgraduate study is an option for those who wish to specialise further or pursue a research career.