The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is dedicated to quality in both teaching and research.
The department staff participate in major research programmes in the areas of:
• Applied optics
• Applied ultrasonics
• Photonic and radio frequency
• Electromagnetics
• Power electronics, machines and control
The department offers taught Masters level courses that provide advanced training in electrical, electronic, computer and communication engineering, optical engineering, photonic communications, ultrasonic instrumentation, and renewable energies. These courses are closely allied to current research and industrial practice. For students without suitable academic backgrounds, the department also offers a Pre-Masters programme. Upon successful completion, students have the opportunity to progress onto one of our full MSc programmes.
Research projects range from basic and speculative studies, which establish new scientific principles and technological possibilities, through to near-market developments undertaken in close collaboration with industry. Many projects are multidisciplinary and are carried out in collaboration with mechanical engineering, the physical sciences, biosciences and medicine. The department’s research programmes provide postgraduate students with exciting opportunities to pursue research that can lead to a PhD and is at the same time at the cutting-edge of scientific and technological developments worldwide.
The department provides a rich and vibrant scientific environment with excellent experimental and computational facilities and a friendly and supportive working atmosphere. Our postgraduates gain an important mix of scientific, technical and professional skills, and are strongly competitive on the world stage and well-equipped for a broad range of exciting and productive careers.