Electrical engineering concerns the generation, supply, distribution, application and control of electrical energy. It is also the powerhouse of the manufacturing industry - think of all the electrically powered equipment on a modern production line - without it, industry and the nation would grind to a halt! With the drive to a sustainable future with lower carbon emissions, the intelligent use of electricity is the key to the more efficient use of energy. Wind, wave and other renewable sources, hybrid and electric cars, more electric ships and aircraft are all developing industries that are crying out for well-qualified electrical engineers. The three-year degree in electrical engineering is designed for students wishing to develop knowledge and skills for a career in these fields. You will study electrical subjects covering power generation and distribution, electrical machines, power electronics, power quality, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and industrial drive processes, as well as relevant subjects covering control, programming and signal processing. The Department's research activities in these areas are internationally recognised and have attracted considerable industrial collaboration - you will be taught by people who are at the cutting-edge of these technologies.

Students following this degree can move into challenging and exciting careers in power distribution, future transport technologies (aerospace, rail, automotive) and industrial process control and automation. Average starting salary and career progression In 2013, 82.4% of first-degree graduates in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering who were available for employment had secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £26,464 with the highest being £40,000.