BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

From day one in University of Lincoln's BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, you’ll be immersed in engineering in action—with practical, research-led learning that’s collaborative, innovative, and deeply supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure. Thanks to strong industrial partnerships—especially with Siemens—this programme delivers real-world projects, mentor-led experiences, and hands-on skills development.

Here’s how that looks in practice:

• The £28 million Isaac Newton Building acts as the heart of your engineering experience. It houses teaching workshops, research labs, robotics facilities, computer suites, seminar rooms, a turbine workshop, a 500-seat lecture theatre, and even a café—all designed to support creative collaboration and modern engineering education.

• Specialist, purpose-built labs and equipment: You’ll learn in dedicated facilities tailored to core areas like robotics, semiconductor device physics, electrical technology, power electronics, control systems, and IoT—ensuring your learning experience blends theory with application.

• Project-based learning throughout: From Year 1 onwards, you’ll work on robotics and electronic tech modules, progressing to advanced projects like Power Electronics, Robotics & Automation, and Internet of Things & Smart Electronics—in every case, applying concepts to real problems.

• Cross-disciplinary teamwork with Mechanical Engineering: You’ll collaborate on electro-mechanical designs that require electrical CAD, handling sustainability, commercial considerations, and design thinking—just like in the field.

• Formula Student — Lincoln Racing: Get hands-on in one of the UK’s most dynamic student engineering challenges—design, build, and race an IMechE Formula Student vehicle at Silverstone alongside peers from multiple disciplines.

• Optional industrial placement year: Take advantage of placement and study-abroad opportunities in Year 3—all backed by mentoring and strong links to engineering industry, including Siemens Energy.

• IET-accredited pathway: This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, setting you on the path toward Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.

• Impressive graduate outcomes: Lincoln graduates earn around £30,000 on average; roughly 95% go on to employment or further study; and about 80% apply what they learned in their roles—these figures reflect real success.

• Research-led teaching by experts: You’re taught by staff working at the cutting edge—in areas like prognostics, renewables, dynamic systems modeling, nanomaterials, and laser applications—blending learning with innovation.

Graduates of the University of Lincoln's BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering are highly employable, moving into roles such as power systems engineer, control and instrumentation specialist, electronics design engineer, telecommunications analyst, and renewable energy consultant. Many alumni also pursue further study in smart grids, robotics, or related fields, or work in sectors including energy, manufacturing, aerospace, and transportation systems.

Career Services & Experiential Learning
The programme offers a year-long industrial placement opportunity with regional and national engineering firms, providing valuable professional experience. You’ll develop practical skills through hands-on laboratory work, industry-standard simulation software, and real engineering challenges, with strong emphasis on power electronics, control systems, and sustainable energy solutions. The university’s Careers and Employability Team provides dedicated support including placement coordination, employer networking events, and professional development workshops tailored for engineering students.

Industry Partnerships & Research
The School of Engineering maintains strong connections with companies such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, and National Grid. Students benefit from research-informed teaching in areas including renewable energy integration, industrial automation, and smart grid technologies. The university’s £28 million Isaac Newton Building features state-of-the-art engineering facilities, including high-voltage laboratories, electronics design suites, and Industry 4.0 manufacturing systems. Employers particularly value graduates’ competencies in circuit design, power systems analysis, and industrial control applications.

Graduate Outcomes
Students complete their studies with professional skills in electrical system design, power distribution, microcontroller programming, and engineering project management—skills highly sought after by employers in the energy, manufacturing, and technology sectors.

Further Academic Progression
After your BEng (Hons) degree, you can progress to MSc programmes in Electrical Power Engineering or related fields, or enter professional roles in power generation, control systems, or electronics design—supported by the course’s industry-aligned curriculum and strong regional engineering sector connections.