Overview

The BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Bristol explores the principles behind electrical systems, electronic devices, circuits, and modern engineering technologies. The foundation stage develops essential mathematical, scientific, and technical knowledge, preparing students for advanced study in electrical and electronic engineering.

What You'll Learn

• Engineering mathematics, including algebra, calculus, vectors, and mathematical modelling.

• Electrical circuits, current, voltage, power, and fundamental circuit analysis.

• Electronic components, devices, and systems.

• Digital electronics, logic, and digital system design.

• Signals, systems, and methods for processing electrical information.

• Electromagnetism and the physical principles underlying electrical technologies.

• Control systems and approaches to monitoring and regulating engineered processes.

• Programming, computational methods, and their applications in engineering.

• Laboratory experimentation, measurement, data analysis, design, teamwork, and technical communication.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to apply mathematical and scientific principles to analyse electrical and electronic engineering problems. They will understand how circuits, electronic devices, signals, electromagnetic effects, and control systems contribute to the operation of engineered technologies. Students will develop the ability to analyse requirements, design and evaluate electrical or electronic solutions, and use appropriate computational and analytical techniques to investigate their performance. They will also gain practical experience in laboratory experimentation, measurement, data interpretation, and technical problem solving. Through theoretical, practical, and design-based study, students will strengthen their ability to work systematically on complex engineering challenges, communicate technical information clearly, and collaborate effectively while developing a broad understanding of electrical and electronic engineering.