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Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Full Time
DurationContact FAST
Study modeFull Time
DeliveryFace To Face
Lead departmentElectrical and Electronics Engineering
Programme information
Overview
The programme provides comprehensive training in electrical power systems, electronics, telecommunications, embedded systems, computer engineering, automation, and renewable energy technologies. Students develop practical skills through laboratory work, engineering design, and industry placements.
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Objectives
- Build professional capacity in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ICT, and related health disciplines for the public and private sectors.
- Provide a foundation in engineering fundamentals, applied science, mathematical computing, teamwork, projects, and management.
- Train students to comprehend, analyse, design, and create solutions for real-life problems.
- Develop professional ethics, communication, teamwork, entrepreneurship, multidisciplinary practice, and awareness of engineering's social context.
- Provide a foundation in engineering fundamentals, applied science, mathematical computing, teamwork, projects, and management.
- Train students to comprehend, analyse, design, and create solutions for real-life problems.
- Develop professional ethics, communication, teamwork, entrepreneurship, multidisciplinary practice, and awareness of engineering's social context.
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Learning outcomes
Graduates should be able to undertake advanced study and basic scientific research; apply broad technical knowledge and soft skills in professional leadership; compete in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering job market or for graduate admission; solve problems in relevant application fields; and design, implement, and maintain projects using project economics and resource-valuation methods under risk and uncertainty.
Before you apply
Entry requirements
Direct entry: two Advanced Level principal passes in Mathematics and Physics obtained at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent, together with five passes at UCE. Physics and Mathematics are essential; Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, and Computer Studies are relevant; General Paper is desirable.
Diploma entry: at least a second-class upper-division diploma and two years of industry experience. Relevant awards include a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or another diploma with Mathematics and Physics as core components from an accredited tertiary institution. Applicants with an accredited Higher National Diploma may also be considered. Credit accumulation and transfer follows University, NCHE, and Inter-University Council of East Africa guidelines.
Diploma entry: at least a second-class upper-division diploma and two years of industry experience. Relevant awards include a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or another diploma with Mathematics and Physics as core components from an accredited tertiary institution. Applicants with an accredited Higher National Diploma may also be considered. Credit accumulation and transfer follows University, NCHE, and Inter-University Council of East Africa guidelines.
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Career opportunities
- Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
- Renewable Energy and Rural Electrification
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance
- Telecommunications and Electronics
- Embedded Systems and Industrial Automation
- Instrumentation and Manufacturing
- Building Services
- Biomedical Equipment in Hospitals
- Transport Systems
- Technical Sales, Consultancy and Project Management
- Government Agencies and Research
- Teaching and Entrepreneurship (e.g. Solar Energy, Electrical Contracting)
Curriculum
Course structure
Undergraduate Handbook 2025/2026 · 185 total credit units
Year 13 study periods
Semester 1
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEE1101 | Electricity and Magnetism | Core | 3 |
| EEE1105 | Physical Electronics | Core | 3 |
| EEE1106 | Engineering Mathematics I | Core | 4 |
| EEE1111 | Engineering Materials | Core | 3 |
| BCE1104 | Information and Communication Technology | Core | 3 |
| COM1101 | Communication Skills | Core | 3 |
| DVS1106 | Introduction to Political Economy | Core | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEE1207 | Circuit Theory | Core | 3 |
| EEE1206 | Engineering Mathematics II | Core | 4 |
| EEE1203 | Engineering Drawing | Core | 3 |
| EEE1209 | Digital Electronics | Core | 3 |
| EEE1213 | Sensor Technology | Core | 3 |
| EEE1215 | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | Core | 3 |
| DVS1203 | Political Economy of Africa and Development | Core | 3 |
Recess term
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEE1301 | Workshop Practice | Core | 4 |
Year 23 study periods
Semester 1
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEE2114 | Simulation and Testing Engineering | Core | 3 |
| EEE2103 | Engineering Mathematics III | Core | 4 |
| EEE2104 | Electrical Machine Design | Core | 3 |
| BCE2113 | Object Oriented Programming – Java | Core | 3 |
| EEE2106 | Engineering Ethics | Core | 3 |
| BCE2102 | Digital Systems | Core | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEE2211 | Power Systems Analysis | Core | 3 |
| EEE2212 | Electric Machine Modeling | Core | 3 |
| EEE2206 | Engineering Mathematics IV | Core | 4 |
| EEE2213 | Basic PLC Programming | Core | 4 |
| EEE2214 | Electromagnetic Fields | Core | 3 |
| EEE2216 | Research Methods | Core | 3 |
Recess term
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEE2301 | Industrial Training I | Core | 4 |
Year 33 study periods
Semester 1
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEE3111 | Semiconductor Devices and Applications | Core | 3 |
| BCE3123-IOT | Internet of Things (IoT) | Core | 3 |
| BCE3110 | Communication Systems Engineering | Core | 3 |
| EEE3112 | Analog Electronics | Core | 4 |
| EEE3115 | Renewable Energy Engineering | Core | 3 |
| BME3101 | Microprocessors | Elective | 3 |
| BCE3121 | VLSI Systems and Design | Elective | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEE3211 | Radio Propagation & Antennas | Core | 4 |
| BCE3214 | Embedded Systems Programming and Design | Core | 4 |
| BCE3215 | Digital Signal Processing | Core | 4 |
| BCE3216 | Instrumentation and Measurements | Core | 3 |
| EEE3206 | Mini Engineering Project | Core | 3 |
| EEE3202 | Electronic Circuits | Elective | 3 |
| EEE3208 | Power Electronics | Elective | 3 |
Recess term
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEE3301 | Industrial Training II | Core | 4 |
Year 42 study periods
Semester 1
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEE4102 | Maintenance Engineering | Core | 3 |
| EEE4113 | Power Generation, Operation & Control | Core | 3 |
| EEE4105 | Electrical Installation Design | Core | 3 |
| BCE4112 | Control Systems Engineering | Core | 4 |
| EEE4207 | Final Year Project | Core | 3 |
| EEE4104 | TV and Video Engineering | Elective | 3 |
| BCE4107 | Optical Communication Systems | Elective | 3 |
| EEE4108 | Telecommunication Systems | Elective | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEE4201 | Power Systems Protection & Coordination | Core | 3 |
| BCE4223 | Entrepreneurship and Business Management | Core | 3 |
| EEE4207 | Final Year Project | Core | 4 |
| BCE4202 | Professional Law and Ethics for Engineers | Core | 3 |
| EEE4206 | Radio Frequency Engineering | Elective | 3 |
| BCE4222 | Robotics Engineering | Elective | 3 |