Electronic and Electrical Engineering with International Study

Electronic and electrical engineering encompasses the design, analysis and application of systems that generate, process and transmit electrical signals and power. From the microchips at the heart of every digital device to the power grids that supply electricity across continents, from wireless communications to electric vehicles and industrial automation, the discipline underpins a remarkable breadth of the modern world. Electrical engineers combine mathematical rigour with practical design skills, working at scales from individual transistors to large national infrastructure systems.

At the University of Strathclyde, one of the UK's leading technical universities, this five-year programme includes a dedicated year of international study at a partner institution abroad, giving you direct experience of engineering education and culture in another country. As one Strathclyde student has described, spending a year studying abroad not only opens your eyes to engineering opportunities beyond the UK but also develops intercultural skills and personal confidence that are genuinely valued by international employers. You will study circuit theory, electromagnetics, digital systems, signal processing, control engineering, power systems and communications, developing both the analytical foundations and the practical design capabilities that electrical engineers need throughout their careers.

The international year is a significant element that distinguishes this programme from standard electrical engineering degrees, reflecting the global nature of the engineering profession and the increasing importance of international experience in a competitive graduate labour market.

Graduates go on to careers in power generation and distribution, telecommunications, electronics design, defence, automotive engineering, aerospace, consulting engineering and technology companies across the world. The international study dimension makes graduates attractive to employers with global operations. Further study at masters or doctoral level in electrical engineering, power systems, signal processing or related areas is also well established.