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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
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- 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
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
- a.lombardo@ucl.ac.uk
- Telephone
- +44 (0)20 7679 3985