Electrical and Electronic Engineering courses
We offer a range of IET-accredited degrees covering electrical and electronic, robotics, computer systems and control engineering which can be studied as a three year bachelor’s degree (BEng) or four year Bachelor’s degree (MEng) with an option to add a year in industry.
Our courses
We offer a range of fully accredited 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.
Some of our modules provide take-home kits, and a form of a remote laboratory, which enable students to spend time flexibly, deeply understanding the systems they are studying.
Our graduates go on to work in the energy, communications, computer hardware and software engineering and the manufacturing sectors.
Course structure
Our full accredited courses offer a structured pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer. In your first year, you’ll establish a strong foundation by learning core engineering principles before tailoring your degree to match your interests and career goals. From Year 2 onwards, you’ll choose one of three programmes:
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
Computer Systems Engineering (BEng/MEng)
Shape the future of computing and intelligent systems. Choose from two specialisations:
- Microelectronics
- Software and AI
BEng students specialise in Years 2–3. MEng students take their expertise even further in Year 4, gaining the advanced knowledge and skills required for senior engineering roles.
Accreditation
All our courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). If you take our three year BEng you will need to complete some further learning to satisfy the requirements to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
A four year MEng meets all the academics standards for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
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.
BEng courses
MEng courses
Foundation year
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. You'll have a placement in industry lasting for at least 38 weeks. Find out more about the year in industry.
Find out about our student's experiences of having a Year In Industry as part of their degree. Read about Tudor's year at McLaren and watch Callum's video below about his year at Rolls Royce.
Sheffield is also home to a large International College which offers foundation pathways onto our degree courses for overseas students.
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