Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electrical and electronic engineering is at the foundation of the modern world. From power generation and distribution to communications, computing, automation, and the devices that make up everyday life, the work of electrical and electronic engineers is everywhere, even when it is invisible. The discipline encompasses circuit design, signal processing, electromagnetics, control systems, digital electronics, and power engineering, and it is central to the energy transition, the digital economy, and the development of technologies from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems.

This part-time programme at the University of the West of England, Bristol develops your expertise across the core areas of electrical and electronic engineering, giving you the theoretical foundation and practical skills that professional engineers need. The part-time mode of study makes the programme well suited to students who are working in industry and want to develop and formalise their engineering knowledge without leaving employment. A sandwich year in industry and a work placement are built into the programme, reinforcing the connection between academic study and professional practice.

The programme is relevant to the pressing challenges of the energy sector, including the development of sustainable electricity solutions and the management of increasing demand on electrical infrastructure.

Electrical and electronic engineering graduates are in strong and sustained demand. The energy sector, including generation, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy development, is a major employer. Electronics manufacturing, defence and aerospace, telecommunications, automotive engineering, consumer electronics, and semiconductor design all employ electrical and electronic engineers.

The growth of electric vehicles, battery technology, and smart energy systems is creating new specialist roles that draw directly on this degree's core content. Many graduates work in consulting engineering and systems integration, advising organisations on how to design, install, and manage electrical systems. Postgraduate study in power systems, electronic engineering, or embedded systems is available for those who want to specialise further, and professional engineering registration through relevant professional bodies is a widely recognised mark of achievement.