B.Eng. Electrical and Electronics Engineering

The B.Eng. Electrical and Electronics Engineering program provides students with a profound understanding of the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. The curriculum covers foundational areas such as circuit analysis, digital systems, electrical machines, signal processing, and power systems. Additionally, it dives into advanced topics like semiconductor devices, control systems, telecommunications, and optoelectronics. The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, with students often engaging in labs, simulations, and projects to design and implement electronic systems. As the modern world becomes increasingly reliant on sophisticated electronic systems and sustainable energy solutions, graduates of this program are well-prepared to innovate, design, and maintain the technology driving these advancements, from microchips to vast power grids.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are admitted into the degree programme in either of the following two ways:

1. Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Mode (5 Year Degree Programme)
2. Direct Entry(DE) Mode (4 Year Degree Programme)

• Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Mode

For the five-year degree programme, in addition to acceptable passes in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the minimum admission requirement is credit level passes in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) in at least five subjects, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and other acceptable science subjects at not more than two sittings.

• Direct Entry (DE) Mode

For the four-year Direct Entry, in addition to five (5) Senior School Certificate (SSC) credit passes, which must include English Language, two must be principal subjects at advanced GCE Level or NCE and its equivalent. Holders of upper credit level at HND are eligible for consideration for admission into 300 level.

Graduation Requirements

The following regulations shall govern the conditions for the award of an honours degree.

• Candidates admitted through the UTME mode shall have registered for at least 150 units of courses during the 5-year degree programme. Candidates must have registered and passed all the compulsory courses specified for the programme.
• Candidates admitted through the Direct entry mode shall have registered for a minimum of 120 and a maximum of 150 units of courses during a 4–year engineering degree programme. Such candidates shall have spent a minimum of eight academic semesters.
• The minimum and maximum credit load per semester is 15 and 24 credit units, respectively.
• A student shall have completed and passed all the Courses registered for, including all compulsory courses and such elective /optional courses as may be specified by the university/faculty or department; obtained a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) specified by the university but not less than 1.00.
• A student shall also have earned the 15 credit units of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), 8 credit units of University General Study courses and 4 credit units of Entrepreneurship courses.

For graduates with a B.Eng. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, considering the extensive scope of the field and the evolving technological landscape, here are some key career opportunities:

• Electrical Engineer: Designing and developing electrical systems, from power distribution to control systems.
• Electronics Engineer: Focusing on the design and development of electronic components, circuits, and devices.
• Control Systems Engineer: Designing and optimizing automated systems and processes for industries like manufacturing or aerospace.
• Power Systems Engineer: Working on the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electrical power.
• Telecommunications Engineer: Designing and maintaining systems for wired and wireless communications.
• Optoelectronics Engineer: Focusing on devices that source, detect, and control light, such as LEDs, lasers, and solar cells.
• Instrumentation Engineer: Designing instruments and devices for measuring, monitoring, and controlling physical quantities.
• Energy Engineer: Focusing on efficient and sustainable energy generation, transmission, and conversion.
• Research Scientist: Engaging in advanced research to develop new technologies or methods in the electrical and electronics domain.

With the increasing demand for advanced electronic solutions, sustainable energy systems, and smart technologies in various sectors, electrical and electronics engineers have diverse opportunities to impact industries ranging from telecommunications and healthcare to energy and transportation.