BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Students on the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme at the University of Hertfordshire experience genuine, practical learning from the start—deeply embedded in real-world tools, spaces, and experiences.

You’ll learn by doing. In the brand-new Spectra building within the School of Physics, Engineering & Computer Science, students get hands-on practice in modelling, simulation, and research labs, along with access to high-fidelity tools such as the Merlin Flight Simulator, automotive workshops with electric-vehicle facilities, wind tunnels, welding bays, and controls testing suites.

Your experiential learning at Hertfordshire includes:

• Specialist labs and simulation tools: Work directly in modelling and simulation labs. Use the Merlin flight simulator; apply real-world engineering in EV-capable automotive workshops, wind tunnels, welding bays, and controls testing suites—all located in Spectra.

• Real-world software and electronics tools: Engage with industry-standard tools for electronics, communications, FPGA/DSP, software-defined radio, optical networking, RF and mmWave systems—backed by equipment like spectrum analysers, RF test beds, FPGA boards, and advanced simulation tools.

• Accreditation for professional progress: The programme holds professional recognition through bodies including the IET and Engineering Council, enabling graduates to progress toward IEng or CEng status.

• Personal tutor support and academic resources: You’ll have guidance from a personal tutor. On-campus, high-quality Learning Resource Centres provide workshops, one-to-one support, drop-in study sessions, and round-the-clock access.

• Strong engineering infrastructure: The College Lane campus offers extensive facilities, with a robust STEM learning environment supporting project work, self-study, and lab-based learning.

• Engagement with high-impact research and industry-like tasks: Areas such as radio/mobile communications, optical networks, and smart systems are backed by faculty expertise and purpose-built labs for prototyping and testing advanced systems.

Graduates of the University of Hertfordshire's BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering are highly employable, progressing into roles such as electronics design engineer, power systems analyst, control systems specialist, telecommunications engineer, and renewable energy consultant. Many alumni also pursue postgraduate study or work in sectors including aerospace, automotive, energy, and emerging smart technologies.

Here's how Hertfordshire specifically prepares you for success:

Career Services & Experiential Learning:
The programme offers a guaranteed placement year with industry leaders like ARM, BAE Systems, and Network Rail. You'll gain hands-on experience through Hertfordshire's £50 million STEM building, featuring specialist labs for power systems, embedded electronics, and control engineering. The university's Careers and Employment Service provides dedicated engineering employability support, including placement coordination, industry mentoring schemes, and recruitment events with major UK employers.

Industry Partnerships & Research:
Hertfordshire maintains strong collaborations with key employers in the London-Cambridge corridor, including Leonardo, MBDA, and Ocado Technology. The curriculum incorporates current industry challenges in sustainable energy, electric vehicles, and Industry 4.0 applications. Students benefit from the university's research strengths in power electronics, intelligent systems, and wireless communications through project work.

Graduate Outcomes:
You'll develop specialist skills in circuit design, power systems analysis, embedded systems, and industrial automation, with practical experience using industry-standard tools including MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Altium Designer. These capabilities are particularly valued by employers in the aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates can progress to Hertfordshire's MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering or specialist MSc programmes, or move directly into professional roles with placement employers and engineering consultancies. The programme's location in the UK's 'Silicon Valley' provides exceptional access to graduate opportunities with high-tech companies.