Electrical and Electronic Engineering

From transport to communications to commerce, electronics is revolutionising every industry, changing the way we live, work and play. As we enter the fourth industrial revolution and shape our lives around connected technology, find your place in this exciting field with our BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree.

Electronics is all about the components and software that comprise of electronic systems. Electrical engineering deals with the generation, distribution and use of electricity for everything from cars to cities. This degree combines our expertise in both disciplines.

Our new home for engineering In Autumn 2022, we open our new £65 million hub for science, engineering and the environment - and our new home for engineering. Sustainability-designed and 100% electric powered, the building offers unrivalled teaching, learning and research facilities and provides exciting new spaces for industry collaboration.

Our Electric and Electronic Engineering degree is taught by internationally-recognised engineers and researchers, who will shape you for an exciting career in electronic design and consultancy. Across three years - or four if you add an industrial placement - you'll learn about subjects like green power generation and intelligent automobiles. Learn from researchers who will share their passion for their areas of expertise. This includes machines and drives, sustainable energy and machine learning.

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Learn all aspects of electrical and electronic engineering, from analogue electronics to mobile networking to WAN

Develop the skills to solve a wide range of technical challenges and opportunities that can shape exciting and innovative consumer tech

Benefit from the engineering department’s strong industry connections and research into innovative, trending technologies

Learn in advanced electronics laboratories and facilities at our Peel Park campus

Have the option to take an industry placement year between years two and three