Electrical And Electronic Engineering (Hons)

Overview

In a Nutshell 

Designed to prepare you for an exciting career, the Electrical And Electronic Engineering (Hons) programme of the University of Salford illustrates how engineering is reshaping our world. Electronics is all about the components and software that comprise of electronic systems. Electrical engineering focus on generation, distribution and use of electricity for everything from cars to cities. This degree combines our expertise in both of these disciplines to provide you with a comprehensive skillset.

During your studies, you will have access to outstanding facilities which include a modern electronics lab, an automotives lab and robotics lab, packed with the latest industry-standard equipment.  Across three years, or four if you choose to include an industrial placement, you will learn about subjects like green power generation, intelligent automobiles, sustainable energy and machine learning.

Delivered by a team of internationally-recognised engineers and researchers, we will share our passion for engineering and our industry expertise in robotics and automation research. You can also apply your learning to real-world scenarios and build workplace skills in teamwork and communication by choosing to include an industry placement as part of your studies.

You will:

• Explore aspects of electrical and electronic engineering, from analogue electronics to mobile networking to WAN

• Develop the skills to solve a wide range of technical challenges and opportunities that can shape exciting and innovative consumer tech

• Benefit from the engineering department’s strong industry connections and research into innovative, trending technologies

• Experience learning in advanced electronics laboratories and facilities at our Peel Park campus

Employment

The Fourth Industrial Revolution will herald the next generation of integrated robotics and automation in everyday life. As an engineering graduate with a specialism in electronics and electrical engineering, you will have a huge range of career opportunities available to you.

You can choose to focus your career on areas such as power generation, automotive vehicle drives and electronics, electronic system design, automation and robotics, telecommunications, but there are many more.