Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Electronic and electrical engineering underpins the modern world. From power systems and renewable energy to semiconductor design, communications networks, and autonomous vehicles, the field spans an extraordinary range of technologies that shape daily life and drive industrial progress. Electrical and electronic engineers design, develop, and maintain these systems, combining deep theoretical knowledge with practical problem-solving to create technologies that are reliable, efficient, and fit for purpose.

At the University of Leeds, one of the UK's leading centres for electrical and electronic engineering research, this four-year full-time programme is the industrial variant of the degree, meaning it includes a sandwich year in which you will work within an industrial or commercial organisation. This extended period in professional practice is central to the programme: you will apply the knowledge and skills you have developed in the first years of the course to real engineering problems, working alongside experienced engineers and gaining insight into how the industry operates. This industrial experience, combined with work placement built into the course, means you will graduate with a combination of technical expertise and professional credibility that is highly valued by employers.

The curriculum covers the core areas of the discipline, including circuit analysis, electromagnetics, signal processing, control systems, power engineering, and digital electronics. You will develop competence in both hardware and software dimensions of the field, and you will work on practical projects that develop your ability to design and test systems.

Leeds's research strengths in areas such as power electronics, photonics, and communications are reflected in the teaching, and you will study in a department with strong links to industry.

Graduates of electronic and electrical engineering go on to careers in power generation and distribution, telecommunications, defence, automotive engineering, consumer electronics, and consultancy. Many pursue chartered engineer status through professional bodies such as the IET. Postgraduate study in specialised areas of engineering or technology management is also a common route.