Electrical and Electronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Have you ever thought about how satellites connect the world, how robots can think, or how future cars and smart cities will communicate? Do you wonder how we can design sustainable electrical systems to transform lives? These are the questions that drive today’s engineers, and you could help answer them.

Electrical and electronic engineering is at the heart of the technologies shaping how we live, work and connect. It focuses on how electricity is used to control, process and transmit information. This powers everything from smartphones and medical equipment to communication networks and smart systems.

On our BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, you’ll learn to design intelligent, connected and sustainable systems. You’ll explore key areas such as:

* embedded systems

* communications

* robotics

* control engineering

* power systems.

Alongside this, you’ll build strong foundations in mathematics, programming and electronics. These skills help you solve complex engineering problems with confidence.

Teaching is practical and hands-on. You’ll learn through lab work, team projects and real-world challenges that bring theory to life. You’ll also explore emerging areas such as data analysis and intelligent systems, including technologies that connect and share data to improve efficiency.

Examples include:

* smart home devices

* wearable tech

* connected cars

* city-wide systems.

We work closely with employers and professional bodies to make sure what you learn is up to date and help you build the skills employers want. You’ll benefit from guest talks, industry input and opportunities to engage with live industrial projects. There is also the option to take a year-long industrial placement or study abroad, helping you broaden your experience and build global perspectives.

By the time you graduate, you’ll have the confidence, technical ability and professional awareness to succeed in a fast-moving global industry.

#### Why study Electrical and Electronic Engineering at GCU?

* Set yourself on the path to chartered status. Our BEng is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Technology (IET) and Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC).

* Develop the technical and problem-solving skills needed for roles across fast-growing sectors like energy, communications, robotics and AI.

* Offers an optional year placement opportunity, where you can do a one-year long paid placement in an industry.

* Excellent networking opportunities with industries through career fairs, industrial guest talks, events, and site visits.

* Progress your studies further. Transfer to the MEng if you meet the criteria and want to advance your knowledge and career prospects.

## Careers

The need for electrical and electronic engineers is growing fast, especially in areas such as clean energy, automation and artificial intelligence (AI). This degree gives you the knowledge and experience to build a rewarding career in a sector full of opportunities.

Many graduates go into roles such as:

* Electronics Engineer

* Systems Engineer

* Communications Engineer

* Robotics Engineer.

Some work in AI, data analysis, or project management, where their technical and problem-solving skills are highly valued.

Past students have found jobs from small technology start-ups to well-known companies, including:

* NXP Semiconductors

* BAE Systems

* Siemens

* Rolls-Royce

* Aggreko

* Scottish Power

* Virgin Media O2

* Leonardo

* BT Group.