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If you study Telecommunications Engineering BEng at XJTLU you can choose from these options to study at the University of Liverpool on the XJTLU 2+2 programme.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) – Electronic Engineering and Communications pathway: XJTLU 2+2 programme

Course overview

Electrical engineering is not simply about the production and transmission of electrical energy, but also about how it is used. In both its transmission and usage there are significant and increasing challenges facing electrical engineers, many related to sustainability and the environment.

This programme is designed for students with an interest in communications engineering and associated electronics, covering a wide range of topics in electronic and communications engineering.

You will learn through the practical application of concepts and theory, always with awareness of their relevance to the real world.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering students graduate with skills sought after by a wide range of employers who are actively seeking engineers.

What you’ll learn

  • Practical problem-solving skills
  • Advanced skills in hardware and/or software design and implementation
  • Use of industry standard tools, technologies and working methods
  • How to take projects from conception through to design, implementation and operation
  • Solid training in both software and hardware information technology.

Accreditations

Fees and funding

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.

Tuition fees

All XJTLU 2+2 students receive a partnership discount of 10% on the standard fees for international students. We also offer 50 XJTLU Excellence Scholarships providing a 25% discount on tuition fees to the students that score most highly in stage 2 at XJTLU across the different subject areas. Allocation is based on the number of applications received per programme.

The net fees (inclusive of the discounts) can be seen below.

XJTLU 2+2 fees
2025 tuition fee (full) £29,100
2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students (inclusive of 10% discount) £26,190
2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students qualifying for Excellence Scholarship (inclusive of 25% discount) £21,825
Fees stated are for the 2025-26 academic year.

Course content and modules

Year two

In your second year, module subjects covered range from digital electronics and electronics circuits, through to electromagnetism and electromechanics.

On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.

Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.

Compulsory

Electrical Circuits & Power Systems (ELEC209)

Credits: 15 / Semester: semester 1

This module is aimed at equipping students with tools to analyse inter-related electrical circuits and systems and to provide students with an introduction to the components and composition of an electric power system. It also covers the different primary energy sources and the way in which power is delivered to the customers. Teaching and learning are provided through variety of means like formal lectures, problem sheets, supplementary question sheets, worked example sheets along with formative and summative online tests (through CANVAS, the electronic VLE system). Assessment is carried out by means of coursework and final (written) exam.

Signals and Systems (ELEC270)

Credits: 15 / Semester: semester 1

Introduces continuous and discrete signal operations and analysis, the frequency domain and spectral analysis, including Fourier Series and Fourier, Laplace and z Transforms. Introduces system quantification and analysis, including pole-zero plots, feedback, basic stability criteria and block diagrams.

Field Theory, Partial Differential Equations & Methods of Solution (MATH282)

Credits: 7.5 / Semester: semester 1

For XJTLU Students Only Maxwell’s equations elegantly describe the physical laws governing such things as electrodynamics. Related problems may be posed in terms of vector calculus, or in terms of differential equations. In this module, we revise vector calculus and field theory in three dimensions, using Stokes’ theorem and Gauss’ theorem to solve explicit physical problems; we evaluate path, surface and volume integrals, and derive general electrodynamic laws. We also consider both the ordinary and partial differential equations arising from real world problems related to Maxwell’s equations, and introduce some advanced methods for solving these (i.e. Fourier series, Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms), and further methods for approximating solutions (central difference methods in one and two dimensions).

CMOS Integrated Circuits (ELEC212)

Credits: 7.5 / Semester: semester 2

An important feature of this module is the extent to which it combines design activity with very relevant industrial concepts and a deeper understanding of device physical principles and electromagnetism. Over a period of time an approach to the integration of such contrasting concepts has been developed and it is universally regarded by the students as being both stimulating and demanding. It aims to provide the background for later modules, relevant final year projects, but particularly for employment in those industries that are firmly based in microelectronics technology. It develops the concept of design as being more than simple problem solving, but something demanding high levels of innovation still based on sound physical principles. In this respect it builds on earlier work in Engineering Electromagnetism and Integrated Electronics and Design. They are not, however, essential for students to undertake this module. The module is assessed through Design Assignment (25%) and formal examination (75%).

Communication Systems (ELEC202)

Credits: 7.5 / Semester: semester 2

This module will teach fundamental knowledge on communication systems.

Digital Electronics & Microprocessor Systems (ELEC211)

Credits: 15 / Semester: semester 2

​This module covers two areas.  In digital electronics, it covers topics which build on the basic knowledge gained in the first year digital electronics programme and learning some hardware description language (HDL) programming. In microprocessor systems, it introduces the topic from the basics describing how a microprocessor works and learning some assembly language programming.

Electromagnetics (ELEC210)

Credits: 7.5 / Semester: semester 2

The objective of this module is to further enhance the students knowledge of electric field/magnetics field and use of Maxwells equations and their use in practical EM applications.

Amplifier Circuits - Design and Applications (ELEC219)

Credits: 15 / Semester: semester 2

The module introduces basic concepts of the electronic circuits incorporating amplifiers required for instrumentation and communication. It deals with a wide range of amplifiers and the problems that might be encountered in a actual application. It also deals with circuitry needed in communication for example oscillators and phase-locked-loops.

Applied Design & Industrial Awareness (ELEC273)

Credits: 15 / Semester: whole session

The aim of this module is to provide students with practical work which underpins, confirms and gives application focus for academic study, while testing a wide range of skills.

Instrumentation & Control (ELEC207)

Credits: 15 / Semester: whole session

This module covers the design and operation of instrumentation devices as well as the design of continuous time control systems.

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