From the tiny processors in smartphones to the heavy-duty power electronics in wind turbines, electronic and electrical systems underpin many modern technologies.
Electronics is the study of circuits and devices that carry relatively small currents and voltages. It concerns the sensing, transduction and processing of data signals, in either digital or analogue forms.
Electrical engineering concerns much larger currents and voltages, usually for the purpose of generating and transmitting electrical power.
In an Electronics and Electrical Engineering (...
From the tiny processors in smartphones to the heavy-duty power electronics in wind turbines, electronic and electrical systems underpin many modern technologies. <br/><br/>Electronics is the study of circuits and devices that carry relatively small currents and voltages. It concerns the sensing, transduction and processing of data signals, in either digital or analogue forms. <br/><br/>Electrical engineering concerns much larger currents and voltages, usually for the purpose of generating and transmitting electrical power. <br/><br/>In an Electronics and Electrical Engineering (EEE) degree, you will study both areas, with the opportunity to specialise in later years. <br/><br/>We deliver this content across several themes: <br/><br/><br/>* electrical power <br/><br/><br/>* digital electronics <br/><br/><br/>* analogue electronics <br/><br/><br/>* microelectronics <br/><br/><br/>* electromagnetics and photonics <br/><br/><br/>* bioelectronics <br/><br/><br/>* sensor networks and data analysis <br/><br/><br/>**Programme aims**<br/><br/>Studying this field requires a clear understanding of physics and the broader system it operates in. <br/><br/>This programme balances theoretical studies, computation and simulation with practical experimentation. <br/><br/>You will learn to work independently and collaboratively to find clever solutions to modern engineering problems. <br/><br/>**Ties to industry**<br/><br/>Our Industrial Liaison Board includes senior representatives from important electronics and electrical engineering companies. <br/><br/>This has influenced our curriculum and programme development. <br/><br/>**Why Edinburgh?**<br/><br/>You’ll benefit from research-led teaching by internationally leading academics.<br/><br/>We have strong links to industry (particularly in microelectronics) with excellent career prospects, industry relevant curriculum, internships, opportunity of final year project placement.<br/><br/>You’ll benefit from a balanced curriculum covering theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work.<br/><br/>You will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities including:<br/>* industry standard software & hardware<br/><br/><br/>* in-person and remote labs<br/><br/><br/>All our degree programmes are accredited by Institution of Engineering & Technology. <br/><br/>This degree gives you the flexibility to study specialist courses in areas you are most interested in. <br/><br/>**Our community**<br/><br/>We are proud of the supportive community that our students and academics create. <br/><br/>For example, the electronics and electrical engineering discipline supports an Electronics After Hours Club. This allows you to develop your own extra-curricular projects in a supportive environment. <br/><br/>Edinburgh has a particularly active community and network of companies in fields related to electronics and electrical engineering, which are deliberately located here, close to the talent of our graduates.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H600
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A and one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science or Engineering Science at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: Physics or Engineering Science at B and English at C. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme37 32 37 points with 666 at HL - 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) and one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science or Design Technology at 5. SL: Physics at 5 (if not at HL) and English at 5. A levelA,A,A A,B,B AAA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics and one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science/Computing, Design & Technology (excluding Food Technology) or Engineering at B. GCSEs: Physics or Science at B or 6 and English at C or 4. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £36,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |