Electrical and Electronic Engineering, MEng (Hons), with industry placement

Electrical and electronic engineers drive technological innovation by developing and enhancing everyday devices and systems. Electrical engineers focus on power generation, distribution, and control, while electronic engineers design components like sensors and mobile phones. This accredited programme equips students with essential knowledge, skills, and practical experience to become industry-ready professionals. Through laboratory sessions, practical activities, and group work on real engineering problems, students build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Opportunities include work placements, sponsorships, and access to an open makerspace for design and collaboration, with options for salaried placements abroad at companies like Jaguar Land Rover and Siemens.The programme's distinctive features include professional accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, meeting requirements for Incorporated Engineer status and partially for Chartered Engineer. It boasts top student satisfaction rankings from the 2022 National Student Survey and strong industrial ties with firms such as RWE Npower and BAE. Students can undertake paid year-long placements in the UK or abroad, and apply for external scholarships from the UK Power Academy and UK Electronic Skills Foundation.