BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

From Day One, you’ll be doing real engineering—not just learning about it. The University of Hull empowers you with top-tier, hands-on experiences in state-of-the-art labs—from building prototypes in robotics and embedded systems spaces to bringing designs to life in the FabLab. Supported by friendly, forward-facing faculty and technicians, you’ll grow practical skills that stand out to employers and lead you toward Chartered Engineer status.

Here’s how that plays out through your degree:

• Prototype design and testing in modern labs: You'll bring ideas to life in the embedded systems lab, robotics lab, and digital manufacturing lab—spaces designed for hands-on work with electronics, sensors, and automation.

• FabLab with advanced digital tools: Work with 3D printers, laser scanners, cutters, and CNC machines in the FabLab to create and refine real-world prototypes.

• Unique team projects via Hull Electric Racing Team (HERT): Collaborate to build and test an electric racing car—complete with exclusive access to an F1 racing simulator—and even compete at Silverstone.

• Placement year for real-world exposure: In your third year, you’ll be encouraged to take up an industrial placement or study abroad—ideal for gaining hands-on experience and boosting professional networks.

• Accreditation and career-focused outcomes: The course is accredited by the IET, giving you a direct pathway to Incorporated—and partly Chartered—Engineer status. Plus, Hull boasts an impressive 100% employability rate among graduates 15 months after finishing.

• Engage with cutting-edge fields: You'll explore smart power, process control, communications, and remote sensing—applying these in real time during lab sessions, enhancing both your technical and analytical skills.

• Accolades that reflect real support: Students benefit from excellent academic and practical support—reflected in high NSS rankings for learning opportunities and academic support.

Graduates of the University of Hull's BEng 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, marine technology and transportation systems.

Here's how Hull specifically supports your future:

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 Service provides dedicated engineering employability support, including placement coordination, employer networking events and professional accreditation guidance.

Industry Partnerships & Research:
The Department of Engineering maintains strong connections with companies like Siemens Gamesa, Smith & Nephew and Yorkshire Water. Students benefit from research-informed teaching in areas including offshore renewable energy, industrial automation and smart energy systems. The university's £16m engineering facilities feature high-voltage laboratories, electronics design suites and marine energy test beds. Employers particularly value graduates' skills in electrical installation design, power distribution analysis and industrial control systems programming.

Graduate Outcomes:
Students graduate with professional capabilities in electrical system design, power engineering, microcontroller applications and engineering project management - all highly sought after by employers in the energy, manufacturing and technology sectors.

Further Academic Progression:
After your BEng degree, you can progress to Hull's integrated MEng programme or specialist MSc courses in Electrical Engineering, or enter professional roles in power generation, control systems or electronics manufacturing, supported by the programme's strong industry links and regional engineering sector connections.