Program Overview

Take a fast track to a career as a professional engineer – able to work at the highest level with new and emerging technologies.

• Gain a masters degree accredited by the Institution for Engineering and Technology (IET).
• Meet the educational requirements for chartered engineer (CEng) status.
• Study everything from the operation of nanoelectronic devices to national-scale electricity networks.

The world is dependent upon the talents of electronic and electrical engineers. Creating, designing and managing systems that keep things running is vital in our society. This course provides the specialist knowledge and expertise required for a career in electrical and electronic engineering. You'll be able to study a wide selection of topics – from electronic design, communications and software engineering to computer modelling, microelectronics, power generation and renewable energy systems.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

You’ll establish the fundamentals of engineering science, applicable mathematics, and practical and project skills and develop scientific and analytical skills by studying electrical energy systems, machines, control engineering and electronic systems design. In the final year, specialist options and projects enable you to undertake real-life inquiry, investigation, and discovery through a specific research topic, project or consultancy – making an original contribution to your discipline or related industry requirements.

You learn through

• Lectures, tutorials and practical sessions
• Examinations
• Assignments
• Project work
• A group project
• Work experience
• Research

Work placements

You’ll have the chance to undertake an optional placement in your third year – helping you to build on the knowledge and skills you develop on the course. Over 12 months you’ll be able to enhance your employability and develop your skills as an individual.

We’ll be on hand to support you in applying for and finding suitable placement opportunities. We’re in regular contact with local and national companies – and we can help you with interview techniques and preparing your CV. Previous students have spent their placement year at companies including Siemens, Cummins, Network Rail, Caterpillar, Cetix, Power Control, Servelec Group, Abaco Systems, ARM, BG Solutions and Heraeus Electro-Nite.