Course Overview
You will receive tuition and guidance from our staff who are leading experts in the areas of electronics design, RF and wireless technologies, sensors and instrumentation, nanotechnology and renewable energy.
Our three-year BEng course will help you develop a sound foundation in all aspects of Electronic and Electrical Engineering that are crucial to the design and manufacture of future systems in the medical, environmental, energy, transport, communications and ICT markets. You will also have the opportunity to specialise in areas including wireless communications, silicon chip design, nanotechnology, green technologies and power generation.
You start your degree following core Engineering and Engineering Mathematics subjects with modules such as Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals. You'll then choose your specialisation and preferred modules for your remaining years, including Electrical and Fluid Drives, Engineering Management and Integrated Circuit Engineering.
Students on our four-year MEng course will, additionally, undertake industry-linked projects. These will provide you with more in-depth knowledge and highly-valued project management and leadership experience.
The syllabus is jammed full of a little bit of everything which is what the new generation of engineers need.
Career opportunities
Many of our graduates go on to work with the companies we have strong links with, often starting on salaries in excess of £26,000 per annum. Recent Engineering graduates have embarked upon careers as electronic, mechanical, applications, design and nuclear systems engineers.
As well as specific technical knowledge, your Engineering degree teaches you skills of logical analysis, communication, problem solving and project management. They are used by our graduates for work in design, project engineering and management, research, contracts, sales and marketing and data analysis. Our graduates also choose to continue their studies to MSc and PhD level.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
- Algebra, Graphs and Elementary Complex Numbers
- Computers and Control
- Design, Innovation and 3-D Thinking
- Determinants, Vectors and Further Complex Numbers
- Differential Equations
- Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals
- Electronic Information Systems Design
- Elementary Calculus
- Energy, Technology and Sustainability
- Further Calculus and Numerical Techniques
- Sensing and Signals
- Strength and materials
- The Digital Domain
- The World of Manufacture
- Transport technology
PartII (Year 2)
- Business Development Project
- Digital Electronics
- Electrical Circuits and Power Systems
- Electromagnetics & RF Engineering
- Engineering Analysis
- Engineering Projects
- Instrumentation and Control
- Power and Heat
PartII (Year 3)
- Analogue Electronics
- Electrical and Fluid Drives and Actuators
- Engineering Management
- Final Year Project
- Integrated Circuit Engineering
- Leadership in Technology
- Programmable Systems
- Wireless Systems
PartII (Year 4)
- Advanced Embedded Systems
- Group Project
- Intelligent System Control
- Introduction module
- Microsystem and System-on-Chip Technology
- Smart Systems
For more detailed module information please visit the Engineering department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAA inc. Maths; both to also include a Physical Science A-level, i.e. Phys, Chem, Design Tech, Electronics etc. We normally expect three A-levels.
General Studies: Accepted as one of the best 3 grades if 4 A-levels are presented
Key skills: Not included in offer
Scottish Highers: AAABB. Advanced Higher in Maths is helpful.
Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
International Bacc: 36 pts overall with 16 from best three HL courses, inc. Maths at higher level
IELTS: 6.0
BTEC: DDD
New UK 'Diploma' & Cambridge Pre-U: Contact us for information
Direct entry to second year: Appropriate qualifications include a good Higher National Diploma or Certificate in relevant subjects, or a Higher Diploma from polytechnics in Hong Kong and Singapore. Candidates with other qualifications of comparable standing should write to enquire.
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
Financial Support
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.
The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.
Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our
fees and funding page.
