The field of electronic engineering continues to dominate the world of entertainment, automation technology, IT and global communications. This three-year degree allows the widest possible choice of modules in the fields of electronic design, instrumentation, communications, optical engineering, new electronic devices, microelectronics, VLSI and engineering software. Final-year project work may be within any of these fields. The Department has very strong research teams working in medical electronics, advanced instrumentation techniques and VLSI design applications. The Department is also internationally recognised for its work in new ultra-high speed electronic and optical devices. This means you are taught by world leaders in their field.

On graduation, you will be prepared for jobs in a wide range of application areas such as media technologies, communications systems and instrumentation (medical, industrial). Graduates from this degree also move into other technological areas including audio visual technologies and satellite communications. 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.