BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Professional Experience

From the moment you step into this degree, you're surrounded by innovation and hands-on exploration. The course is deeply centered on experiential learning—where theory meets real-world application in cutting-edge environments and facilities located at the heart of Greater Manchester.

Transitioning into the standout experiential features of this program:

Specialist Maker Spaces & Digital Fabrication:
In Salford’s new SEE Building, you’ll enjoy the Morson Maker Space—an open, industry-calibre lab housing 3D printers, laser and vinyl cutters, and clean work zones perfect for electronics assembly, drone building, and CAD design.

Advanced Electronics & Robotics Laboratories:
You’ll learn in state-of-the-art labs dedicated to analogue and digital electronics, robotics, and signal processing—facilities designed to mirror real industry and academic environments.

Comprehensive Technical Tools & Software:
The practical environment is backed by multimedia classrooms, computing suites, and access to simulation software, databases, and industry journals to support your electronics and communications studies.

Project-Based Learning & Real-World Challenges:
From electronics assembly to mobile networking and WAN systems, you’ll work through real-world scenarios and group projects that build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Industry Placement Year Option:
You have the flexibility to include a professional placement year, allowing you to put academic learning into workplace practice and boost your employability.

Guest Lectures, Industry Collaboration & Field Trips:
Learning is enriched through visiting guest speakers, industry briefs, competitions, and field trips—situated within Salford’s prime location for working with partners across Greater Manchester.

Modern Learning Environments & Library Support:
You benefit from accessible lecture theatres, AV-equipped classrooms, multimedia labs, and the Clifford Whitworth Library, complete with 24-hour access, breakout areas, and digital resources.

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

Here's how Salford specifically supports your future:

Career Services & Experiential Learning:
The programme offers a sandwich year option with industry partners, giving you valuable professional experience. You'll learn through hands-on lab sessions, industry-standard simulation tools and real engineering projects, with strong emphasis on power systems, digital electronics and control engineering. The university's Career and Employability Service provides specialist support including placement opportunities, industry networking events and CV workshops tailored for engineering students.

Industry Partnerships & Research:
The School of Science, Engineering and Environment has strong links with companies like Siemens, National Grid and ARM. Students benefit from research-informed teaching in areas including smart grids, renewable energy and industrial automation. The university's £65m Engineering Building features high-voltage labs, electronics workshops and Industry 4.0 facilities. Employers particularly value graduates' skills in circuit design, power systems analysis and programmable logic controllers.

Graduate Outcomes:
Students graduate with professional skills in electrical system design, power electronics, microcontroller programming and engineering project management — all highly sought after by employers in energy, manufacturing and engineering consultancies.

Further Academic Progression:
After your BEng degree, you can progress to an MSc in Electrical Engineering or related fields, or move directly into professional roles in power systems, control engineering or electronics design, supported by the course's industry connections and practical focus.