Electrical and Electronic Engineering courses

We offer a range of IET-accredited degrees covering the wide spectrum of Electronic and Electrical 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.

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Course information

We offer a range of fully accredited degree programmes covering the wide spectrum of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Our BEng and MEng undergraduate degree programmes provide you with a robust understanding of the principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE). In years one and two, our EEE degrees have the same core modules. This allows you the flexibility to change courses up to the end of your second year if you wish to focus on certain areas of interest.

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.

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.

Please note, all electronics with computer engineering courses are new degree titles and the school is seeking accreditation from the IET which will be backdated to 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.

BEng courses

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng

/ September start

A Levels AAB

UCAS code H628

Your study will cover theoretical and practical aspects across the range of electrical and electronic engineering. The core topics in this course include power systems, power electronics, digital electronics, circuits and devices, electrical machines and drives.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

/ September start

A Levels AAB

UCAS code H633

Study in Sheffield for the first two years of your course where you will cover the theoretical and practical aspects across the range of electrical and electronic engineering. In your third year you have the opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt by working for a year in an engineering company before returning to Sheffield for your final year of study.

Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng

/ September start

A Levels AAB

UCAS code H655

Learn both hardware and software programming to open up a career in a variety of industries such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, the Internet of Things and big data artificial intelligence.

MEng courses

Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng

/ September start

A Levels AAA

UCAS code H629

Your study will cover theoretical and practical aspects across the range of electrical and electronic engineering. The core topics in this course include power systems, power electronics, digital electronics, circuits and devices, electrical machines and drives. In addition to the individual project in the third year you will work on a more research based group project in your fourth year.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year MEng

/ September start

A Levels AAA

UCAS code H634

You will study in Sheffield for the first three years of your course where you will cover the theoretical and practical aspects across the range of electrical and electronic engineering. In your fourth year you have the opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt by working for a year in an engineering company before returning to Sheffield for your final year of study.

Foundation year

Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng MEng

/ September start

A Levels BBB; BBC

UCAS code H602

Explore power systems, power electronics, digital electronics, circuits and devices, electrical machines and drives. Your study covers theoretical and practical aspects across the range of electronic and electrical engineering. Once you’ve successfully completed the foundation year, you can start your main degree.

Year in industry

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.