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Electronic and Electrical Engineering

UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering pioneered the development of modern electronics following the construction, in 1889, of the thermionic valve by the first head of department, Professor Ambrose Fleming. Current research activities centre upon communications and information systems; electronic materials and devices; sensors, systems and circuits; photonics; and optical networks.

Key Information

Faculty
Engineering Sciences
Department website
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Availability
Year, Spring Term
English language level
Level 2 - see English language requirements for more details.
Tuition fees
see Tuition fees for more information
GPA requirement
3.3
Subject/Module requirements
  • Minimum 1 module on linear circuits
  • Minimum 1 module on physics of semiconductor devices
  • Minimum 1 module on mathematics
  • Minimum 1 module on signals
  • Minimum 1 module on electronics (analog and digital)
  • at least 50% Electronic and Electrical Engineering modules overall
Applicants must provide evidence of prerequisites and will be contacted on receipt of the application with further instructions.

Why study Electronic and Electrical Engineering at UCL?

The department has been a leader in its education and research field for over a century. Consequently, we can offer you the wide choice and intellectual stimulation that comes from world-class research activity.

What you will gain from study at UCL

Our approach to the teaching of electronics focuses on the rigorous study of the fundamentals of the subject, balanced with effective practical application and communication, developing skills which are highly valued by employers within the engineering industries and beyond.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is carried out by a mixture of lectures, laboratory classes and tutorials. Assessment may be by examination, coursework and assessed practicals and tests. For the 21-22 Academic session, teaching is likely to follow a blended method, this will involve online sessions along with face to face teaching.

Modules in Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Please note that this guide lists a range of popular modules offered as a representative sample. It is not exhaustive and, since the guide is published ahead of time, module options may have changed, been deleted or replaced. If you have very specific study needs or require confirmation of module availability for 2024/25, you are strongly advised to get in touch with the relevant Affiliate contact, listed on this subject page, before making an application.

Please note modules only run once per year. Any modules listed ‘Fall Term and Spring Term’ can only be taken by students arriving in September.

Level 1 (FHEQ 4) modules

Module code Title Availability US Credits ECTS Credits UCL Credits
ELEC0002 Introduction to Electronic Engineering Fall Term, Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0003 Analog and Power Electronics Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0004 Digital Electronics Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0005 Physics of Electronics and Nanotechnology Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0006 Signals and Systems I Spring Term 2 3.75 7.5
ELEC0007 Programming I Spring Term 2 3.75 7.5

Level 2 (FHEQ 5) modules

Module code Title Availability US Credits ECTS Credits UCL Credits
ELEC0008 Design and Professional Practice 2 Fall Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0009 Analog Electronics Fall Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0010 Digital Design Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0017 Connected Systems Fall Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0018 Introduction to Nanotechnology Fall Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0019 Electromagnetic Theory and Semiconductor Devices Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0020 Photonics and Communication Systems Fall Term, Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0021 Programming and Control Systems Fall Term, Spring Term 4 7.5 15

Level 3 (FHEQ 6) modules

Module code Title Availability US Credits ECTS Credits UCL Credits
ELEC0022 Power Electronics Fall Term, Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0023 Control Systems I Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0024 Digital Signal Processing Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0025 Photonics II Fall Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0026 Electronic Circuits III Fall Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0028 Advanced Digital Design Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0029 Electronic Devices and Nanotechnology Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0030 Numerical Methods Fall Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0037 Renewable Energy Fall Term 4 7.5 15

Level 4 (FHEQ 7) modules

Module code Title Availability US Credits ECTS Credits UCL Credits
ELEC0048 Antennas and Propagation Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0049 Optical Transmission and Networks Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0053 Radar Systems Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0078 Photonic Subsystems Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0109 Advanced Photonic Devices Spring Term 4 7.5 15
ELEC0115 RF Circuits and Sub-Systems Spring Term 4 7.5 15

Contact details

Name
Antonio Lombardo
Email
a.lombardo@ucl.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 (0)20 7679 3985

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