Electrical and Electronic Engineering - BEng (Hons)

Why choose this course at Sussex Learn to apply in-demand engineering expertise to real industry needs for a future in diverse sectors, including energy and robotics. Build expertise in Sussex’s Future Technologies Labs using professional equipment for robotics, embedded systems, electronics and digital design. Benefit from our practice-based specialist training, alongside dedicated academic advisers and opportunities to meet employers. Electrical and electronic engineering is fundamental to many of today’s transformative technologies. From renewable energies to autonomous cars, and robotics to wireless communications, electrical and electronic engineering underpins all facets of our daily lives. Your teaching will be informed by our research in areas such as: sensors flexible electronics medical robotics and imaging 5G and future 6G communications space systems. You’ll get hands-on experience in our Future Technologies Labs and specialist facilities, using industry-standard equipment. You’ll also use our electronics and control engineering laboratories, and electrical drive systems, and could be part of one of the Formula Student or Medical Robotic teams. The curriculum is informed by the National Engineering Policy Centre and Royal Academy of Engineering’s Engineers 2030 recommendations. You’ll prepare to meet emerging engineering priorities, gaining systems thinking and multidisciplinary problem-solving skills. As you progress, you’ll focus on electrical or electronic engineering. You’ll get specialist training in applications ranging from sensor design to hardware accelerators, and from semiconductor devices to electric motors for future green transport. There is also an opportunity to apply to take a year in industry. In your final year, you’ll work on a project inspired by industrial needs. You’ll have dedicated academic advisers to support you during your time at Sussex, as well as a team of student mentors. When you graduate you’ll be ready to help fill the increasing global demand for engineers with expertise in both hardware and software, and ready to develop smart, sustainable and interconnected systems. Location Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.