Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Electronic and electrical engineering shapes the technological world we live in, from the microchips in mobile phones to the power grids that supply cities with electricity, and from the sensors in medical devices to the control systems of wind turbines. The discipline combines the fundamental physics of electromagnetism and energy with the design of circuits, systems, and software, and its practitioners work at the frontier of almost every field of modern technology. As the transition to clean energy, autonomous systems, and connected devices accelerates, the demand for skilled engineers in this area continues to grow.

At the University of Leeds, this four-year full-time degree develops your expertise across the breadth of the discipline, from electronic circuits and signal processing to power systems and software engineering. You will study the theoretical foundations alongside hands-on design and laboratory work, building the practical competence that employers in high-technology industries value. The programme includes a sandwich placement year, giving you substantial professional experience in an engineering organisation before you complete your degree, and there is also a year abroad option, adding an international dimension to your studies.

Work placement opportunities are integrated throughout, ensuring you develop industry connections and professional skills alongside your technical knowledge.

Electronic and electrical engineers work in telecommunications, aerospace, defence, automotive, energy, semiconductor design, consumer electronics, and healthcare technology, among many other sectors. Graduates from Leeds go on to roles as design engineers, systems engineers, power electronics specialists, research and development engineers, and project managers. The professional engineering pathways are well established, with many graduates working towards chartered engineer status through relevant institutions.

Postgraduate study in areas such as power electronics, communications engineering, control systems, or microelectronics is also a strong option for those who want to deepen their technical expertise or pursue research careers.