Electronic Engineering with a Year in Industry

Electronic engineering is the discipline responsible for the devices and systems that have transformed everyday life: from the microchips inside smartphones and the sensors in medical equipment to the control systems in electric vehicles and the circuitry behind satellite communications. It encompasses circuit design, signal processing, embedded systems, digital electronics, power electronics, and the development of the hardware that software runs on. Electronic engineers work at the level of the component and the system, designing for performance, reliability, and efficiency across an extraordinary range of applications.

At the University of Nottingham, one of the UK's leading engineering research universities, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year designed for students who have the aptitude and motivation to study electronic engineering at a research-intensive university but whose prior qualifications may require a structured year of preparation. The foundation year builds the mathematical and scientific grounding that the BEng demands before you progress to the main programme. The main degree covers the core areas of electronic engineering and includes a year in industry, in which you spend a full year working as an engineer in a professional organisation before returning for your final year.

This structured industry experience is central to the programme's design and is a significant advantage in a competitive graduate job market. The typical entry tariff is 136 UCAS points.

Electronic engineering graduates are in strong demand across technology companies, defence and aerospace, automotive, medical devices, telecommunications, renewable energy, and research organisations. The degree provides a strong foundation for working towards chartered engineer status with institutions such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Postgraduate study at MEng or MSc level in electronic engineering or related specialisms is also a common path for those who wish to deepen their expertise.