In this module you will strengthen your mathematical skills and apply them to important engineering problems. Theory is presented in the context of real engineering scenarios so that both the mathematical technique itself and the engineering concept are both better understood. This includes extending integration into higher dimensions, and introducing linear algebra, including vectors and matrices, which are applied to solving problems on structural mechanics and electronic networks, for example. Methods of approximating and solving non-linear functions are discussed in order to show how hard problems can be simplified. Laplace transforms are introduced which reduce the complexity of differential equations allowing you to solve complex dynamic problems with relative ease. The theoretical development is supported by demonstration and implementation in MATLAB, a numerical analysis tool. By combining analytical techniques with computational tools, you’ll develop clear strategies for solving a wide range of engineering problems with confidence.

This module explores the core principles of engineering science, connecting key concepts to chemical, mechanical, nuclear, and electrical/electronic systems. You will discover how physical principles associated with energy transfer, forces, kinetics, and atomic behaviour shape the function of structures, processes, and components, laying the foundation for all engineering disciplines.

Topics include atomic and molecular behaviour in materials, charge movement, compound formation, and reaction kinetics. You will also examine forces from electrostatic, electromagnetic, and mechanical interactions, along with their effects on displacement, stress, current flow, and the behaviour of solids and fluids. You will also explore the operation of mechanical and electronic components in circuits, structures, and moving devices. Hands-on lab sessions will reinforce these concepts, providing practical experience and bringing theory to life.

This module explores the core principles of engineering science, connecting key concepts to chemical, mechanical, nuclear, and electrical/electronic systems. You will discover how physical principles associated with energy transfer, forces, kinetics, and atomic behaviour shape the function of structures, processes, and components laying the foundation for all engineering disciplines.

Topics include atomic and molecular behaviour in materials, charge movement, compound formation, and reaction kinetics. You will also examine forces from electrostatic, electromagnetic, and mechanical interactions, along with their effects on displacement, stress, current flow, and the behaviour of solids and fluids. You will also explore the operation of mechanical and electronic components in circuits, structures, and moving devices. Hands-on lab sessions will reinforce these concepts, providing practical experience and bringing theory to life.

In the first part of this module, you'll explore the fundamental components of electrical circuits and examine how they behave when connected in various configurations. You'll learn to analyse these circuits in both time and frequency domains using mathematical equations and computer simulations. Through a combination of assignments and hands-on projects, you'll deepen your theoretical understanding while improving your practical skills in electrical design. The second part of the module will introduce the principle of the most important solid-state devices, such as diodes and bipolar junction transistors. The main electronic circuit configurations at the foundation of modern electronic equipment will be discussed and analysed with the aid of circuit simulations and practical examples.

This module will explore electric and magnetic fields, and their influence on electromagnetic circuits and their relation to voltage and current. The module will cover capacitance and inductance as electromagnetic phenomena and will use this to calculate these for circuit components. This will build to electromagnetic waves, including antennas and transmission lines, which are fundamental building blocks of communication systems. This will be further expanded by looking at communication systems, starting with frequency domain analysis and building to modulation schemes. The students will develop electromagnetic simulation models, leading to the design, build and testing of a microstrip patch antenna.

Throughout your degree you gain a unique skills set based on your understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of sciences. In this module we develop your self-awareness of these skills and how to make the most of graduate-level employment opportunities.

We introduce you to the University’s employability resources including job search techniques and search engine use. We develop your skills in writing CVs and cover letters, and we draw on the expertise of employers and alumni. Your ability to effectively use these resources will enhance your employability skills, your communication skills and help you to develop a short-term career plan.

Discover how digital systems power the world around us. In this module, you will explore the essential building blocks of digital electronics, including logic gates, flip-flops and registers, and learn how to design and implement them using industry-standard hardware description languages like VHDL and Verilog. You'll also dive into CMOS inverter design and understand how noise margins and memory elements shape the performance of modern circuits. Through hands-on lab sessions, you will bring theory to life—building physical circuits and configuring FPGAs to test your designs. You will develop skills that are vital in fields like embedded systems, robotics and integrated circuit design. Alongside technical knowledge, you will strengthen your problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, preparing you for advanced study and real-world engineering challenges. Assessment includes in-lab quizzes and a final exam, ensuring you graduate with practical expertise and a deep understanding of digital electronic systems.

In this module, you will explore the decommissioning of nuclear facilities and the ultimate disposal of radioactive material. You will cover subjects and areas including a general introduction to the nuclear decommissioning market and related organisations, facility characterisation and final survey, the planning and costing of decommissioning projects, radiation issues, relevant aspects of health and safety, shielding, the use of Monte Carlo code in decommissioning, worker and environmental protection, demolition techniques and technologies, the use of robotics and automation in decommissioning, waste decontamination, packaging, transport and disposal, illustrative case studies of international nuclear decommissioning projects, regulation, land remediation, wasteforms, neutronics, managing criticality, inventory codes, and the ethical, economic, societal, environmental and safety implications of long-term nuclear waste storage. Further to a lecture series and periodic tutorials, you will participate in laboratory sessions dedicated to Monte Carlo codes, Inventory codes and radiological measurement using instrumentation.

In this module, you will explore the fundamental concepts of electrical machines, power electronic converters and power systems. You will dive into detailed studies on a range of DC and AC machines. This includes the operating principles and control methods of brushed DC motors, brushless DC motors and induction motors. It also covers power generation with synchronous generators and induction generators. Additionally, you will explore power electronic converters, focusing on their application in solar and wind energy systems, electric vehicles and industrial actuators. You will also learn about how electrical power systems work from generation to distribution, including traditional and smart grids. Hands-on laboratory sessions and practical projects will give you valuable experience working with real-world equipment and simulations. By the end of the module, you will have a solid foundation in power engineering and develop skills to tackle real-world engineering challenges in the rapidly evolving power industry.

In this group project, you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to address a research problem, or a challenge defined by one of the School of Engineering’s industrial collaborators. Your group will conduct an in-depth investigation, combining theoretical research with practical solutions, drawing from your studies in preceding years. The project will often involve design, modelling, data analysis, and experimental work to verify your approaches, integrating engineering knowledge with management and leadership skills. You will be supported by a primary supervisor, along with additional guidance from other academic staff and technicians. The project comprises 400 learning hours per student, and the summative assessment includes a group report (dissertation) that highlights individual contributions and an individual presentation to supervisors. Formative assessment is provided through weekly supervision and regular group meetings for feedback. This module offers an excellent opportunity to apply your skills to real-world challenges, fostering teamwork, problem-solving, and technical proficiency.

In this individual project, you will deepen your understanding of a specific engineering topic of your choice. You will conduct a detailed review of the topic, which will serve as a foundation for enhancing the technical content of your project. Depending on the nature of your work, you may need to perform computer simulations, mathematical analyses, and/or practical experiments. You will be assigned a project supervisor who is an expert in your chosen field and will provide guidance on both the technical aspects and project management. Additionally, you will receive support from academic staff, postgraduate students, and technical personnel. The project comprises 300 learning hours, with weekly meetings with your supervisor for guidance. Assessment will be based on a final report, followed by a viva examination.

In this module, we continue to develop your employability skills. We focus on your ability to communicate your scientific learning to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of your degree and empower you when it comes to job applications and interviews. This includes practice for assessment centres and associated tasks such as psychometric testing and skills testing, and 1-1 recruitment selection or panel-based interviews.

This module explores essential techniques for processing signals in digital systems. You’ll dive into the analogue to digital conversion process including sampling and quantisation, transforms, , digital filtering, signal synthesis, and error correction coding. A key focus is understanding discrete-time and frequency-domain signals, analysing them using MATLAB, and designing digital filters. Beyond theory, you’ll explore hardware implementation in digital CMOS circuits, together with software including power, speed and cost metrics. You’ll also explore datapath and memory design, system-level integration challenges, and the journey from design to implementation. Practical applications include the implementation of signal processing algorithms on FPGAs and microcontrollers, that will bridge the gap between theory and real-world embedded systems. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation in digital signal processing and integrated circuit engineering, equipping you with skills crucial for working with modern digital communication, control and image processing technologies.

In this module, you will gain essential skills in engineering management, covering key areas such as scheduling, project risk management, quality management, and cost and resource management. You will also explore entrepreneurial topics, including business model generation, market segmentation, and effective communication of business proposals. At the heart of the module is a group business proposal, where you will apply management theory from lectures and entrepreneurial workshops. Through presentations, pitches, and valuable insights from industry experts, you will develop your business ideas with creativity, innovation, and an entrepreneurial mindset—focusing on idea generation, start-ups, and venture planning. With a strong emphasis on ethical engineering and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), this module will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to take on management roles and drive positive change in your future career.

In this module, you will study a range of RF circuits and high frequency systems and components that find application in modern wired and wireless communications, with a focus on practical circuit design aspects. The module includes the most important antenna configurations, components for optical communication links, principles of information theory, signal modulation and access techniques, and security of wireless networks. Through a combination of lectures, tutorials and hands-on laboratory sessions, you will gain critical understanding of these technologies, their design approaches, and application in modern communications, including the latest advancements in 5G and emerging 6G.

This module introduces power electronic switching devices and their role in single-phase and three-phase converters and inverters. You'll learn to analyse power electronic circuits, calculate switching losses, and design snubbers and electricity grid stabilisers. You will also learn to design medium- and high-frequency transformers for isolated power converters. You'll also develop control systems and gate drivers for power electronic devices. Beyond theory, you'll explore real-world applications, including using converters and inverters to control motors and generators in industrial settings. You'll also see how these technologies drive green energy solutions, such as wind turbines and solar power systems. By the end, you'll have the skills to design efficient, high-performance power electronics for modern energy and industrial applications.

Do you want to entertain and inspire children and the public in STEM? With an introduction to teaching as well as wider engagement opportunities, learn how to understand your audience and how to engage and enliven them. You will also learn how to balance this with educating them and presenting science in a way that’s appropriate to your audience. We include an introduction to pedagogy, how to inspire school pupils and how to use traditional and new media for science communication.

You will deliver an activity of your choosing to an audience. This could be a lesson at school, engaging with children at a large outreach event or delivering a public lecture. In addition, you will also reflect on your activity to discuss what you’ve learnt and what changes you would make. You can deliver this by either video, podcast or article.

In this individual project, you will deepen your understanding of a specific engineering topic of your choice. You will conduct a detailed review of the topic, which will serve as a foundation for enhancing the technical content of your project. Depending on the nature of your work, you may need to perform computer simulations, mathematical analyses, and/or practical experiments. You will be assigned a project supervisor who is an expert in your chosen field and will provide guidance on both the technical aspects and project management. Additionally, you will receive support from academic staff, postgraduate students, and technical personnel.

In this module students will cover advanced RF components and techniques, focussing on impedance matching, RF filters, and RF amplifiers at high frequencies. The course will focus on the use of transmission lines to replace discrete circuit components. In the latter part of the course the module will cover RF measurements and will cover spectrum and network analysis theory and practice. The course knowledge is built by microwave simulations, linking practicals to the course material leading to building and measuring a microstrip filter. Students completing this course will have developed experience in the design of RF components.

In this module, you’ll explore the structure and operation of electric vehicles, with a focus on their electrical systems, including the energy source, energy conversion system, motor controllers, energy management system, and integration with the mechanical system. You'll delve into drive control, system design, and optimisation to enhance acceleration, braking, and stability that are key factors in ensuring the functionality and safety of electric vehicles. Additionally, you'll study the charging process and how electric vehicles interact with the electricity grid. Through a combination of assignments and group projects, you'll strengthen both your theoretical understanding and practical skills. You'll develop your design capabilities by working with real-world specifications, applying mathematical analyses, and transforming your designs into functional products. The learning experience will incorporate computer simulations of electrical and mechanical systems, microcontroller programming, and hands-on electronic and electrical design.

This module equips students with advanced skills in energy systems design and power network optimization for a sustainable future. You'll explore large-scale power grids and local microgrids, mastering key concepts essential to the evolving energy sector. Covering climate change mitigation, energy technology assessment, and economic analysis, the module blends power engineering principles with sustainable energy strategies. Hands-on experience with industry software will enhance your expertise in microgrid design, energy cost analysis, and power system simulation. You’ll develop critical skills in EROEI and LCOE calculations, power system stability, fault analysis, and network optimization while navigating the complexities of energy transition. By integrating engineering with economics, this module prepares you for careers in power system design, renewable energy integration, and energy management. Graduates will gain the technical knowledge and practical experience needed to tackle modern challenges in sustainable energy and power engineering.

In this module, you’ll explore the structure and operation of electric vehicles, with a focus on their electrical systems, including the energy source, energy conversion system, motor controllers, energy management system, and integration with the mechanical system. You'll delve into drive control, system design, and optimisation to enhance acceleration, braking, and stability that are key factors in ensuring the functionality and safety of electric vehicles. Additionally, you'll study the charging process and how electric vehicles interact with the electricity grid. Through a combination of assignments and group projects, you'll strengthen both your theoretical understanding and practical skills. You'll develop your design capabilities by working with real-world specifications, applying mathematical analyses, and transforming your designs into functional products. The learning experience will incorporate computer simulations of electrical and mechanical systems, microcontroller programming, and hands-on electronic and electrical design.