BEng Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)

From your very first year, you'll build real engineering skills through hands-on lab work, embedded systems, group design challenges, and interdisciplinary projects—all backed by high-end facilities and strong industry ties.

Experiential learning unfolds like this:

Hands-on labs & design modules from Day 1:
Year 1 includes lab-based work in Principles of Electronics and Electronic Systems, with embedded microcontrollers and logic circuit design—supported by simulation and hardware prototyping.

CAD, programming & manufacturing:
In Year 2, you learn MATLAB, SolidWorks CAD, and even machine-tool use through the Design and Computing in Engineering Practice module—building your engineering manufacturing and coding confidence.

Advanced system and signal projects:
Later years include modules like Control Systems, Signals, Systems & Signal Processing, C/C++ Programming, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering Design—each with embedded programming, sensor interfacing, and practical test rigs.

Group and individual capstone projects:
In Year 4, half your time goes toward an Individual Project (which you can do abroad or with industry), and there’s also a Group Design Project tied to real-world briefs, including project management and technical design.

Top-tier research labs & teaching facilities:
You’ll access facilities like satellite-communications testbeds (SALT), optics and laser labs (HOLOCAM, eHOLOCAM), Internet network testbeds, power systems labs with high-power DC rigs, and an AI/robotics/mechatronics suite with humanoid and swarm robots.

Industry integration and field exposure:
Guest lectures, field trips (e.g., SSE at Tealing sub-station), and the EEE student society’s Robotics League competition enrich your real-world understanding.

Professional accreditation and employability:
The programme is IET-accredited—a recognized step toward Chartered Engineer status—and the career prospects are strong with alumni working in roles like ROV Project Manager, Telecoms Software Engineer, Subsea Controls Engineer, and more.

Graduates of the University of Aberdeen's BEng Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) 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 Aberdeen specifically supports your future:

Career Services & Experiential Learning:
The four-year BEng programme (following the Scottish university system) offers opportunities for industrial placements with leading engineering firms in Scotland's energy sector. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory sessions in Aberdeen's newly upgraded engineering facilities, including the Electrical Power Laboratory and Control Systems Lab. The curriculum includes a major individual project in the final year where students tackle real-world engineering challenges. The university's Careers Service provides dedicated engineering career support, including industry networking events and one-to-one guidance throughout the degree.

Industry Partnerships & Research:
The programme benefits from Aberdeen's strong industry connections with companies like SSE, Wood Group, and BP, as well as research collaborations with the Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group. Students access excellent facilities including power electronics labs, high-voltage equipment, and embedded systems workstations. The curriculum incorporates current research in areas like renewable energy systems, smart grids, industrial automation, and subsea electronics - with particular strengths in energy applications.

Graduate Outcomes:
Students develop strong technical skills in power systems, electronic circuit design, control engineering, and digital systems - competencies that are particularly valued in Scotland's energy sector and beyond. Recent graduates have secured positions with companies like Scottish Power, Shell, and Leonardo.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the BEng at Aberdeen, graduates can progress to the MEng Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) or pursue master's study in specialized fields like renewable energy or subsea engineering. Alternatively, they can enter professional roles in power engineering, electronics design, or technical consultancy - supported by the programme's strong industry connections in Scotland's energy sector.