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BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering

This course is excellent preparation for careers in electronic and electrical engineering. It combines fundamental theory with practical experience in state-of-the-art facilities. Topics include sustainable technologies, design-based learning, and real-world engineering solutions.

An engineering lecturer helping a student adjust an oscilloscope during an electronics workshop

Key course information

UCAS codeH601
Duration3 years
Fee (UK)£9,535
Fee (Int)£17,500
LocationOn campus

Course summary

This course develops advanced skills in electronic and electrical engineering. You’ll gain practical experience using our state-of-the-art facilities, applying project-oriented and design-based learning techniques to solve real problems. The course also explores sustainable solutions to the technological challenges faced by modern society.

Topics include:

  • Electrical and electronic principles and design
  • Automation, control, and instrumentation

You’ll learn from academics with industry knowledge, who enhance teaching and support through design-based learning and assessment in pioneering engineering facilities.

As part of your studies, you’re encouraged to apply for one year placement between your second and final year. Past students have secured paid placements with leading companies such as Jaguar, Nissan, GlaxoSmithKline, Delphi Powertrain Systems, and Sellafield Nuclear Power Station.

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some of these options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific required modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory sessions. We encourage you to develop independent study skills as well as work with other students on group projects.

As well as assessments that count towards your degree, there are ongoing opportunities for feedback and consolidating your learning.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

UK£9,535
International£17,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. The fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,535. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and been offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

View our programme specifications(opens in new tab) for further information about what the course covers, learning outcomes and the skills you'll gain when you graduate.