Electrical Engineering in UK

Electrical and electronic engineers are at the forefront of the challenge to connect our world; to design and build more efficient and affordable technology; to provide a robust and green energy network; and to help us live better, healthier, smarter and more sustainably.

Our Electronic and Information Engineering degrees will provide you with an understanding of the entire stack of modern networked computers, from the design and architecture of the CPU in a smartphone, to the information theory and wireless protocols connecting it to the internet, and on to the operating systems and databases providing back-end support in the cloud.

You also have the chance to complete an integrated year abroad at one of our partner universities where you can challenge yourself in a different academic and cultural environment.

Electromechanical systems are increasingly central to today’s world.

This multidisciplinary field will only become more important in meeting the needs of our future society.

Electromechanical engineers work on everything from energy generation and hybrid vehicles to aircraft design and satellite technology.

Here at Edinburgh, we have particular specialisms in:

• carbon capture
• materials science and engineering (including polymers and the mechanics of snow and ice)
• engineering at the interface with biology and medicine

We also have strengths in renewable energy, including marine energy. This was pioneered here by Professor Stephen Salter, inventor of the ‘Salter Duck’ in the 1970s.

Our world-class research activities strongly enhance our teaching.

As a student, you will have opportunities to carry out research projects in the diverse areas outlined above.

On Electrical Power Engineering MSc you will gain the knowledge and skills for a career in electrical power engineering. At Warwick's Engineering Department you will be taught by a team of world-class research academics, with industrial experience.

The main objective of the course is to educate you in the key engineering aspects of electronic and electrical engineering, enabling you to undertake responsible, creative, challenging and stimulating posts in industry or research.

The course covers the key areas of electronic and electrical engineering. In addition to the technical background provided in these subjects, hands-on experience is gained through a major individual Research and Development project, a group design project and a supporting laboratory programme.

The combination of mechanical, electrical, electronic, computing, measurement and control elements are now an important part of most modern engineering systems and are essential to meet new challenges in engineering innovation.

Examples include energy generation, hybrid petrol/electric vehicles, aircraft design, satellite technology, robotic systems and technology for a sustainable environment.

This degree covers key areas of both electrical and mechanical engineering reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of modern engineering. There's a demand for graduates with expertise within and across the boundaries of both disciplines.

The Foundation degree in Electrical Power Engineering at Aston is a degree-level course designed specifically for the electricity industry, enabling you to gain the specialist knowledge required to progress your career while working and earning a wage.

The Electrical Power Engineering FdEng course, delivered by Aston’s Professional Engineering Centre, is designed in collaboration with the major electricity companies, the Sector Skills Council and partner Further Education (FE) colleges, including Inverness College (University of Highlands and Islands).

The course has academic accreditation from the Institution of Engineers and Technology (IET),one of the world’s leading professional societies for engineers and technicians, so your qualification will be recognised globally as meeting the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

Newcastle University is home to the UK's largest academic research group in Electrical Power. You'll have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and gain an enhanced learning experience.

Taught by leaders in their field, you will gain from research-led teaching. You'll learn from researchers solving problems of global importance by engaging with industry and working across disciplines.

Our MSc programme is designed for graduates in:

• electrical and electronic engineering
• related disciplines

Our industry-focused approach equips you with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. This will highlight your in-depth commercial awareness and technical knowledge.

A broad-based course which provides you with expertise in a range of topics central to future developments in electrical engineering, as well as a good command of engineering principles. Core topics include power systems, power electronics, electrical machines and drives and motion control systems.

All our first-year students take part in the faculty's Global Engineering Challenge, working with students from other engineering disciplines to solve a real-world problem. All second years get to work on a week-long project devised by one of our industry partners. You'll also get the chance to work with an engineering company through the Sheffield Industrial Project Scheme.

This program continually has a very high pass and student satisfaction rate, leading to numerous Ph.D. studies and employment. It also meets the academic requirements of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), by whom it is fully accredited.

You will develop cross-discipline skills through multidisciplinary group work and an individual dissertation. You will learn essential skills such as information research, project planning and management, cost analysis, and budgeting. You will be actively involved within the Faculty Research Seminars, where you can broaden awareness and views across different research areas. 

You’ll benefit from the University’s excellent facilities that include specialist electrical and electronics laboratory resources. Northumbria has a well-established reputation for producing graduates who can apply their knowledge to generate creative solutions for sustainable electrical power systems.