BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Here’s how the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Aston University brings experiential learning to life. From the very first year, you’ll learn by doing. The degree is built around practical lab sessions, cutting-edge facilities, project-based coursework, and strong industry integration, ensuring you graduate with experience that truly matters.

Hands-On Learning Starts Immediately

Refurbished Electronics Lab & Maker Tools
Work in recently upgraded electronics labs equipped with soldering workshops, oscilloscopes, function generators, and integrated PC-based test benches. You'll also use laser cutters and 3D printers, and have 24/7 access to the student society’s workshop space for personal projects.

Embedded Processors & ECAD Tools
Gain access to high-performance computers for industrial-standard ECAD software, alongside Unix workstations and embedded processor kits—essential for circuit design, simulation, and hardware programming.

Projects, Teamwork, and Industry Skills

Project Modules from Year 1 to Final Year
Year 1 includes Engineering Projects that build your teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. By Year 2, the Engineering Team Project and Professional Engineering Practice modules immerse you in real-world tasks under industry-relevant contexts.

Final-Year Design Specialisations
In the final year, you’ll complete a significant Final Year Project (45 credits), choosing optional streams like:

• Digital Systems

• IoT

• Electrical Drive Train Applications

• Applied Power Electronics and Control

• Optical Communications, among others.

Soft Skills Built In
Throughout the course’s design, Aston Power Skills—including innovation, sustainability, leadership and digital fluency—are woven into learning, helping you grow beyond engineering knowledge.

Industry Placements & Professional Readiness

Optional Placement Year
The four-year route includes a highly encouraged, award-winning placement year, supported by strong industry ties and Aston’s careers team. Students have landed placements at companies like Red Bull Racing, Virgin Media, and Network Rail.

Professional Accreditation & Graduate Success
The course is IET-accredited, aligned with learning outcomes for Incorporated and Chartered Engineer status. Graduates go on to roles such as Embedded Systems Engineer, Verification Engineer, and Software Engineer at diverse employers including Rolls-Royce, Royal Air Force, and DSTL.

Graduates of Aston University's BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering are highly employable, moving into roles such as power systems engineer, electronics design specialist, control systems engineer, telecommunications consultant, and embedded systems developer. Many alumni also pursue further study in engineering disciplines or work in sectors including energy, manufacturing, robotics, and emerging technologies.

Here's how Aston specifically supports your future:

Career Services & Experiential Learning:
The three-year BEng programme offers a professional placement year, with Aston's strong industry connections helping 93% of students secure placements (2022 data). Students gain hands-on experience in Aston's newly refurbished engineering labs, working on projects in power systems, embedded electronics, and communications. The curriculum includes a major final-year project solving real industry challenges, supported by Aston's award-winning Careers and Placements team which provides dedicated engineering employability support.

Industry Partnerships & Research:
The programme benefits from Aston's partnerships with major employers like Jaguar Land Rover, National Grid, and Siemens. Students access specialist facilities including the High Voltage Lab, Control Systems Lab, and Electronics Design Studio. The curriculum incorporates current research from Aston's Smart Systems research group, focusing on areas like renewable energy integration, industrial IoT, 5G communications, and power electronics.

Graduate Outcomes:
Students develop strong technical skills in power systems, electronic design, control engineering, and digital communications. These competencies are highly valued, with graduates achieving an average starting salary of £31,000 (DLHE 2022). 95% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes 2023).

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the BEng, graduates can progress to Aston's MEng programme or pursue specialist master's degrees. Many enter professional roles with engineering firms, supported by Aston's central Birmingham location and excellent industry links. High-performing students may transfer to the MEng during their studies to pursue Chartered Engineer status.