Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Modern technologies rely heavily on electronic and electrical systems, from the compact processors in mobile devices to the robust power electronics found in renewable energy installations.
Electronics focuses on circuits and components handling smaller currents and voltages, dealing with the detection, conversion, and manipulation of data signals in both digital and analog formats.
Electrical engineering, by contrast, works with significantly higher currents and voltages, primarily for electricity generation and distribution.
An Electronics and Electrical Engineering (EEE) program covers both disciplines, allowing students to focus on specific areas during advanced study.