Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electrical and electronic engineering is the discipline that underpins the design and operation of the systems that power, process information, and communicate across the modern world. From power generation and distribution to microchips, telecommunications, robotics, and consumer electronics, electrical and electronic engineering touches almost every aspect of contemporary life. As energy systems transition to renewable sources and as digital connectivity becomes ever more central to economic and social life, the demand for skilled engineers in this field continues to grow.

At Manchester Metropolitan University, this three-year full-time programme provides the specialist knowledge and practical expertise needed for a professional career in the field. The programme uses a project-based learning approach throughout all three years, including live industry-led projects that give you experience of working on real engineering problems with real constraints. You will develop technical skills in areas such as circuit design, power electronics, control systems, signal processing, and communications, alongside the multi-disciplinary awareness and transferable skills that employers consistently cite as distinguishing the most capable engineers.

The sandwich placement year and work placements give you direct professional experience in the industry, which is one of the most effective ways to bridge the gap between academic study and professional practice.

Graduates work across the energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, defence, transport, and consumer electronics sectors. Roles in power systems engineering, electronics design, automation, control systems, and embedded systems are all natural destinations. The project-based and industry-connected approach of the Manchester Metropolitan programme equips graduates with both the technical depth and the professional adaptability that employers value.

Many graduates pursue professional registration as engineers through the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and postgraduate study in a specialised area is an option for those who wish to develop deeper expertise.