Engineering (Electronic)

We pride ourselves on our breadth of electrical and electronic engineering programmes that are based on the demands of industry, so they give you the skills that employers look for.

Our courses offers

We have three cutting-edge suites that include an embedded systems lab, a general electronics lab where you will undertake experimental setups and learn how to use the latest software, and the power and renewable energy lab, where you can design and simulate your very own renewable systems.
We encourage you to gain experience in the workplace as part of your engineering degree. Our students have completed year-long placements with a range of companies, including Tata Steel, 3M, Reneas, Airbus UK, Renishaw, GlaxoSmithKline, Panasonic, Bosch and IBM.
Electronic and electrical engineers are highly employable and can find work in many industries including electronics, automotive, IT, telecoms, manufacturing, power systems, transport, utilies and construction. By the time you graduate, you will be ready for a leading role in the industry.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering - BEng (Hons)

Today’s electrical engineers don’t just need outstanding skills but also creativity and innovation to thrive in a more digitised, intelligent, and connected world. This degree strikes a balance between theory and practice, preparing graduates for leadership roles in industry.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering - MEng

The MEng course in Electrical and Electronic Engineering merges BEng (Hons) material with Masters-level content, offering more advanced students enhanced professional and technical skills. This degree strikes a balance between theory and practice, preparing graduates for leadership roles in industry.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Top Up) - BSc (Hons)

Topping up to a BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering qualification is a great way to increase your specialist knowledge and skills. Taught full-time (direct entry) or part-time for those already in employment, the top-up allows you the option to specialise in either electrical power engineering or electronics engineering.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Top Up) - HND

This HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering, two-year, part-time course allows HNC graduates in a related discipline to top-up to an HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Following successful completion of the HND, there is a further opportunity to progress onto our BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering ‘top up’.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering including Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)

If you don’t have the right qualifications to start our Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree, opt to start your studies with this foundation course. You’ll study introductory modules whilst developing key skills for academic study. Successful completion will allow you to progress onto the degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

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Electronics and Information Technology - MSc

Advance your skills and qualifications for a career in Electronics and IT. Get hands-on with state-of-the-art facilities at USW.

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Mobile and Satellite Communications - MSc

A global surge in mobile and satellite communications has boosted industry demand for experts. Our UK-based Masters focuses on digital, mobile, and satellite networking, blending scholarship, teaching, and industry insights. Graduates from our MSc program lead in advancing 5G and future communication technologies, ready to innovate in next-gen applications.

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Introducing Calon

We are investing in the future of STEM at USW with an exciting new Computing, Engineering and Technology building at our Pontypridd Campus.

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Our Treforest campus is in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, with beautiful scenery and rolling landscape. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.

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