BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Bachelor's degree at Birmingham City University

You will explore the field of mechatronics by designing and building a fully functional system that integrates mechanical, electronic, and software components. This hands-on approach develops your technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and collaborative working practices. Following the CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) framework, you will define project goals, develop system designs, integrate hardware and software solutions, and refine system performance through iterative testing.

You will develop hands-on expertise in computer-aided design (CAD) by designing, prototyping, and presenting a product from concept to completion. This module follows a design thinking approach, guiding you through need analysis, market research, concept development, and iterative refinement of mechanical, electronic, and software components. You will define project objectives, design components and assemblies, and implement solutions using CAD tools for modelling, simulation, and technical docu

This module equips you with practical skills in analogue and digital electronics, focusing on circuit design, analysis, and implementation. You will work with semiconductors, diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, and integrated circuits, applying hands-on techniques to build and test electronic systems. You will explore circuit analysis methods such as nodal and mesh analysis, Thevenin's and Norton's theorem, amplifier circuits, and filter design, gaining experience in designing small-sig

This module provides you with practical skills in electrical machines and transformers, focusing on electromechanical energy conversion and industrial applications. You will work with single-phase and three-phase transformers, direct current machines, induction and synchronous machines, gaining hands-on experience in their operation, control, and performance analysis. Through lab-based experimentation and project-based learning, you will build, test, and analyse electrical machines and transform

This module focuses on the design, development, and implementation of smart systems using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, integrating microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and automation techniques within Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). You will gain hands-on experience in developing and optimising connected systems using IoT platforms and communication technologies. Through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)-led training sessions, you will develop programming skills for embedded sys

This module provides you with practical skills in embedded systems design, focusing on microprocessor-based hardware, real-time applications, and Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) development. You will specify, design, implement, and test embedded hardware and software, integrating digital and analogue electronics, sensors, and actuators. Through hands-on projects and lab-based experimentation, you will use Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) tools to design circuits and fabricate PCB. The modul

This module explores electrical power and automation systems, focusing on power system structure (generation, transmission, and distribution) and power system operation. You will explore and experiment with key components such as generators, transformers, transmission lines, switchgear, circuit breakers, protection relays, and substation equipment, gaining hands-on experience in their roles in power system reliability and safety. You will explore the automation technologies in electrical power s

This interdisciplinary STEAM module equips you with essential leadership, project management, and business strategy skills, preparing you to navigate complex engineering challenges. You will work in industry-driven, collaborative teams, applying technical expertise to solve real-world problems, integrating sustainability, ethics, and global engineering principles. Through industry-defined projects, you will engage in Systems Thinking, analysing engineering systems holistically to develop strateg

This module is designed to provide you with the opportunity to undertake a credit bearing, 40-week Professional Placement as an integral part of your Undergraduate Degree. The purpose of the Professional Placement is to improve your employability skills which will, through the placement experience, allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market. Furthermore, by completing the Professional Placement, you will be able t

This module introduces communication systems and digital signal processing (DSP), focusing on both analogue and digital communication techniques. You will learn the fundamental principles of signal representation, modulation schemes, and information transmission, along with key DSP techniques such as digital filtering and spectral analysis. You will explore data communication protocols, signal transformations between time and frequency domains, and system optimisation methods, developing a stron

This module equips you with practical skills in renewable energy, power electronics, and smart grid technologies, focusing on their design, implementation, and optimisation. You will explore renewable energy sources and storage solutions, evaluating their efficiency, environmental impact, and economic viability for industrial and consumer applications. Through hands-on labs and project-based learning, you will work with solar, wind, and battery storage systems, applying power electronics princip

This capstone module challenges you to work autonomously while strategically aligning your innovative solutions with commercial objectives. It mirrors real-world scenarios where engineers are required not only to operate independently but also to integrate market-driven goals and strategies into their design and development processes.