Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Electronics and electrical engineering

Electronics and electrical engineers pioneer change in the modern technologies that underpin our world. From the tiny processors in smartphones, to the heavy-duty power electronics in wind turbines, they create more powerful, efficient and universal products, systems and materials, addressing the future needs of societies locally and across the globe.

Electronics is the study of circuits and devices that carry relatively small currents and voltages. It concerns the sensing, transduction and processing of data signals, in either digital or analogue forms.

Electrical engineering concerns much larger currents and voltages - usually for the purpose of generating and transmitting electrical power.

In an electronics and electrical engineering (EEE) degree programme, you will study both areas with the opportunity to specialise in later years.

We deliver this content across three streams:

• electronics (for example, analogue, digital, microelectronics)

• information sciences (for example, communications, sensors, machine learning)

• power (for example, smart grids, machines, systems)

Programme aims

Studying this field requires a clear understanding of physics and the broader system it operates in.

During this degree programme, you will:

• develop a clear understanding of the science and mathematics underlying applications within electronics and electrical engineering systems

• balance theoretical knowledge, computational skills, and practical experimentation in the study of the field

• cultivate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to solve contemporary engineering challenges

Ties to industry

Our Industrial Liaison Board includes senior representatives from prominent electronics and electrical engineering companies. This has, and continues to, influence our curriculum and programme development.

Many of our EEE courses benefit from industry collaboration, including a state-of-the-art electronics laboratory equipped with industry-standard measurement and testing equipment. We also regularly host guest lectures from experienced professionals in the EEE sector.

Programme benefits

• Make use of an enviable suite of facilities including specialist laboratories, student makerspaces and cutting-edge industry-standard equipment.

• You will benefit from research-led teaching by internationally leading academics.

• We have strong links to industry (particularly in microelectronics) with excellent career prospects, industry relevant curriculum and internships.

• Benefit from a balanced curriculum covering theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work.

• In your final year, you will have the opportunity to undertake a six-month placement in industry or at an overseas research institution, university or company.