Electronic Engineering
Electronic engineering underpins the technologies that define modern life. From the processors in computers and smartphones to the sensors in medical devices, the circuits in communication systems, and the control electronics in vehicles and industrial plant, almost every advanced technology depends on the work of electronic engineers. The discipline combines the science of electrons and electromagnetic fields with the practical design of circuits, systems, and devices, requiring both rigorous mathematical reasoning and hands-on technical creativity.
At Southampton Solent University, this three-year, full-time programme includes a foundation year, which provides an accessible entry point for students who have the motivation and aptitude for electronic engineering but who benefit from additional preparation in the underlying mathematics and science. The foundation year ensures you are well-prepared when you enter the main degree. The programme itself is professionally accredited and taught by a combination of academic researchers and industry specialists, giving you both theoretical grounding and awareness of how electronic engineering is practised in real professional contexts.
You will work in well-equipped laboratory facilities, developing the practical skills that complement your theoretical understanding.
Graduates of electronic engineering programmes are in demand across a broad range of sectors, including communications, defence, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, the energy industry, and medical devices. Roles in circuit and systems design, embedded software development, testing and verification, and project management are all common destinations. Many graduates pursue professional registration with the Institution of Engineering and Technology, working towards incorporated or chartered engineer status.
Postgraduate study in electronic engineering, power electronics, communications, or embedded systems is another route for those who wish to develop deeper technical expertise.