BEng Hons Electronic Engineering

Course overviewElectronic engineers design, develop, test, and oversee the creation of anything from drones and electric cars to the technology in smartphones, sat navs and systems in hospitals.Our course offers you many different ways to develop your understanding of electronics. You'll work on lab-based projects, work individually and in small teams. You'll learn to project manage and bring your technical knowledge to problem solve different situations.With ever-changing developments in electronics technology, you will graduate with the confidence to create, understand and develop the electronic systems of the future.Our course will give you the required engineering expertise for a career in engineering or in a variety of other professions.All undergraduate students in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering initially follow a common programme of study, allowing them to change to a different plan up until the end of their third semester in year two. It is also possible to add or remove a year abroad and year in industry after joining the course. By year three, you can choose to specialise in the topics that interest you and suit your career aspirations.Why choose this course7th in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2024) and 8th in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (The Times Good University Guide 2024)Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and TechnologyPractical lab-based sessions to help you develop skills for your future careerCustomise your degree to suit your interests with a wide selection of optional modulesAssessment MethodsCourseworkDissertationExaminationsGroup courseworkPractical examsPresentationResearch projectPractical assessmentCareers overviewWith the broad range of skills acquired from this degree, you will have excellent career prospects in areas such as; software development, fibre optic and mobile communications, aerospace technology, automotive systems and renewable energy technologies.