Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Hons) University of Huddersfield

Overview

Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Hons) from the University of Huddersfield doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in this crucial industry. The systems created by this vital industry keep society running and creative talent is needed to ensure these systems are maintained in an ethical and sustainable manner.

Key Facts

Our aim is to provide you the knowledge and skills to succeed in this fast-paced sector, the top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Electronic and Electrical Engineering are Test Engineers, Power Electronics Engineers, Shift Engineers, Lead Electrical Engineers and Electrical Test Engineers*.We'll explore the principal aspects of electronic and electrical engineering, investigating areas such as, sustainable power generation, integrated electronic and electrical systems and performance and electronic control of electric machines.

In our Electronic and Electrical Engineering subject area, our degree programmes share the same first year of study, so you can leave your options open until the start of your second year.

Following your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in an optional industry work placement, where you’ll put your knowledge into practice and boost your employability. In your final year you will work on a selected individual research/design project with the support of your academic supervisor. It is possible to align this with one of the Master's team projects, which involve the design, build and friendly competitive testing of either a road, airborne or rail vehicle, for example, Team HARE, Team Hawk or HudRail.

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