Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Optional Placement) University of Plymouth, UK

Become a practised, confident engineer who will stand out to employers by gaining hands-on experience with our cutting-edge labs, workshops and tools. From week one you will design, code, prototype and manufacture, testing your knowledge and gaining skills in industry-leading engineering practice. As a graduate Plymouth engineer, you’ll be equipped with the practical experience necessary to thrive in the industry, tackle real-world problems and apply your expert solutions.

What will I study?
Study a range of topics from electrical and electronics, power, communications and microprocessors, with opportunities to build and program embedded systems, advanced mobile communications devices, and solar power systems.
Specialise in your final year and develop an original system or device on the theme of your choice.
Your achievements will be showcased in a student project open day, with many industrially sponsored prizes awarded.

From the start of your studies, you will find that there is an emphasis on learning by doing. Group project work will enable you to develop your problem solving and communication skills and you'll use our well-equipped laboratories to develop your knowledge and practical problem solving skills. In our integrating project you'll bring together structured design procedures for both hardware and software.

Key features

• Facilities at your fingertips: from the start of your studies at Plymouth, you'll be in the labs and using industry equipment to apply your skills with confidence
• Connected for careers: industry contact throughout your course means you'll be connected and ready for you career
• Qualified and professional: as a graduate from this Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) accredited programme, you'll be sought after as an Incorporated Engineer, and on your way to Chartered Engineer status
• Get ahead in your career: spend an optional placement year working as a paid student engineer – a great opportunity to further your knowledge and make important industry contacts