BEng (Hons) Electrical Engineering at University of Southampton

Enter the world of large-scale electrical power. Learn to build the systems and technologies that will grow our power networks for decades to come. From sustainable energy generation to the use of electric vehicles, big changes in the way we produce and use power are creating exciting challenges for today’s electrical engineers.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Electrical and electronic engineering  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 and 2 modules are similar across our electrical degree programmes and provide a grounding in key topics. In year 3 you’ll have the freedom to customise your course by choosing optional modules. There’s also the opportunity to broaden your studies beyond electrical engineering.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, manufacturing, education, finance and insurance, public administration and defence, scientific and technical. Careers directly related to the course include electrical engineer, design and development engineer, technology analyst, systems engineer, telecommunications engineer, controls engineer, robotics engineer, armed forces engineer officer.

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