Electrical and Electronic Engineering courses
Our engineering programmes are designed to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving technological world. Our three specialised engineering programmes prepare you to work with robotics, electronics and intelligent computer systems, giving you real-world skills to design solutions that shape the future.
Our courses
We offer a range of degree courses covering the wide spectrum of electrical and electronic, robotics, computer systems and control engineering.
Our Industrial Advisory Board features an extensive network of the major players in engineering, including Airbus, Arm, Arup, BAE Systems, Boeing, EDF, IBM, Mclaren, QinetiQ, Rolls Royce, Siemens, Thales, and ZF Group which guides our programme design and delivery.
Accreditation
Our degree courses are currently going through the re-accreditation process. Upon confirmation, our MEng degree programmes meet all the academic standards for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, and our BEng will provide Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status; further learning will satisfy the requirements to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
Subject areas
All three of our undergraduate courses – Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, and Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering – share a common first year. You will build a strong foundation in core engineering principles while gaining firsthand experience in each discipline. At the end of Year 1, you have the opportunity to switch between any of the three pathways to match your interests and career goals.
From Year 2, you will start to specialise in your chosen pathway. Whether you start on a BEng or MEng programme, you have the flexibility to switch between the two routes during your studies.
- Computer Systems Engineering (BEng/MEng)
Shape the future of computing and intelligent systems. Choose from two specialisations:
- Microelectronics
- Software and AI
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BEng/MEng)
Explore how electricity and electronics power the modern world. Choose from four specialisations:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Communications
- Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering (BEng/MEng)
Combine mechanics, electronics and computing to design intelligent machines. Choose from two specialisations:
- Mechatronics & Robotics
- Control
BEng students specialise in Years 2–3. MEng students take their expertise even further in Year 4, gaining advanced engineering knowledge and skills.
Computer Systems Engineering
2027-28 entry
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
2027-28 entry
Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering
2027-28 entry
We recognise that ability can also be demonstrated through methods other than a standard set of A-Levels or equivalent qualifications. Our Access Sheffield scheme helps ensure that everyone who has the potential to succeed in our courses has the right opportunity to do so.
Industrial placement year
All of our courses are available with a one-year placement in industry. You will have the opportunity to put your academic studies into context and enhance your employability prospects. With help from our careers and placements team you will find and secure your own placement. Find out more about the year in industry.
Read about what our students say about having a Year In Industry as part of their degree.
Foundation year
2027-28 entry
Sheffield is also home to a large International College which offers foundation pathways onto our degree courses for overseas students.
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