Electronic Engineering BSc (Hons)

The BSc (Hons) Electronic Engineering provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of electronic engineering. You’ll not only gain state-of-the-art know-how and skills immediately relevant to modern engineering industries, but also learn to adapt to inevitable technological change.

Students tells us they particularly like the breadth and depth of our curriculum, which covers both traditional engineering and more modern aspects, like digital and ‘green’ skills. You’ll study all the core subjects: electronic materials, electrical power systems, electronics, instrumentation, microelectronics, computing and communications.

Recognising the key role that electrical and electronic engineering will play in transitioning to a green economy, for example, you’ll consider how sustainability can factor into project planning and management. Staff will share the latest insight from their investigations into low carbon energy sources (wind, solar, marine and nuclear), all of which operate within the region.

During the degree, you will gain extensive practical experience to ensure that you develop sound practical skills as well as a thorough theoretical knowledge.

From the start, there are opportunities to apply your learning to real-life scenarios, building the same skills you’ll use to tackle workplace projects. For the Electronics Team Project module, for example, you’ll use well-known frameworks for innovation and design, including McKinney’s FIRE and the Toyota Production System.

The many interesting projects completed by students include building a smart kettle and a robotic arm from scratch with 3D printed parts, a vibration monitor for power tools, tool finders for aircrafts, and a smart wristband to detect falls for care homes and hospitals.

Final-year individual projects, often conducted in collaboration with a company, give you a unique insight into problems associated with the many diverse industries which rely on electrical engineering. Previous projects have ranged from mobile communications systems and networks, 5G and 5G+ to keratin-based electronics, electroactive polymers for robotic applications, and nuclear reactor engineering and design.

The optional placement year offers a chance gain additional extended work experience. Past students from the School have obtained placements with Eaton, a power management company, Arm, a semiconductor and software design company, and Nissan, the Japanese car manufacturer.