Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electrical and electronic engineering is the discipline at the heart of modern technological life. From the power grids that supply our homes and cities to the processors that underpin every digital device, from communication networks to medical imaging equipment, electrical and electronic engineers design, build, and maintain the systems that make contemporary society possible. It is a field where fundamental physics meets cutting-edge design, and where the ability to move between theory and practical implementation is essential.

The three-year full-time Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme at the University of Southampton is taught by researchers who bring their expertise directly into your learning, covering areas including high-voltage electrical engineering, sustainable energy, and machine learning. You will study the core principles of electrical circuits, signal processing, electromagnetics, control systems, power electronics, and digital systems, building the mathematical and analytical foundation needed to tackle complex engineering problems. The programme engages you with some of today's most significant engineering challenges, including smarter energy distribution and intelligent robotics, giving you a forward-looking perspective on where the discipline is heading.

A typical entry tariff of 184 points reflects the mathematical demands of the programme. Southampton is one of the UK's leading engineering universities, with strong research links to industry, and you will be studying in an environment where the boundaries of the discipline are actively being extended.

Graduates from electrical and electronic engineering programmes are among the most sought-after in the graduate labour market. They work in power generation and distribution, telecommunications, semiconductor design, aerospace, robotics, consumer electronics, medical technology, and the renewable energy sector. Many pursue professional engineering qualifications and chartership with the relevant engineering institutions, while others go on to postgraduate study or research careers at the frontier of the field.