Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Hons)

Overview

The Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Hons) course at the Edinburgh Napier University balances the study of electronic and electrical engineering and focuses on the application of these skills to real-world engineering situations. Study is broad enough to allow entry to a variety of career paths in all areas of electronic and electrical engineering. Additionally, students can progress to postgraduate research in this or a related field.

Course details

In year one the course focuses on learning engineering principles and practices, as well as computing skills and principles of design, relating to a wide range of engineering disciplines.

You will then further develop your knowledge in the principles of the field and engineering management. You will implement practical solutions across a range of applied applications and develop your skills in lateral problem solving and innovative thinking.

In your final year you will work on your honours project as well as gaining enhanced skills in areas of analogue electronics, embedded systems and electrical machines and power systems.

Careers

Students gaining a degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering could gain employment in the following areas:

• Design engineering in electrical/electronic organisations
• Manufacturing process engineering
• Communications industry
• Electrical supply industry
• Engineering Analysts
• Building services engineering
• Production engineering and education