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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degrees

Electrical Engineering degrees at the University of South Wales offer excellent opportunities for a career in engineering, so you can enter the profession with the right knowledge and skills.

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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.


Electrical and Electronic Engineering Courses

Electrical and Electronic Engineering - BEng (Hons)

As the electronics industry continues to grow worldwide, the demand for electrical and electronic engineering graduates is high. BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering offers a healthy balance between theory and practice, with the aim of producing graduates who can play leading 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

The MSc Electronics and Information Technology course sharpens your skills in designing advanced electronic systems and managing emerging technologies. Ideal for those aiming at careers in Electronics or Communication or for current engineers seeking specialization. This flexible program lets you customize your studies, includes a 15-week industry-relevant project, and offers potential job opportunities post-graduation through hands-on mini-projects and case studies.

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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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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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The University Acccommodation Hub, Pontypridd Campus.

Aerospace Centre, Pontypridd Campus.

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