BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering

From the very first year, you’ll dive into engineering by designing and building hardware, programming in C, and collaborating on team-based lab projects using modern tools and fabrication facilities—helping you gain the kind of experience employers value.

Here’s what your experiential learning journey looks like:

Experiential learning includes:

Group and individual projects from Day One:
In Year 1, modules like Electronic Engineering Project 1 challenge you to design and build products in labs, applying what you learn in Digital Electronics, Analogue Electronics, and programming.

Advanced project work and sensor systems in Year 2:
Your learning continues with Electronic Engineering Project 2, alongside Circuit Design, Control, Sensors and Instrumentation, and Software Design—all rooted in real hardware‑software tasks.

Individual capstone project in Year 3:
In your final year, you’ll tackle an Individual Final Project, tailoring your work with optional modules in areas like robotics, nanoelectronics, digital signal processing, and renewable power systems.

Year in Industry option:
You can choose an optional placement year, giving you industry experience before graduating, supported by the School to find and manage pitches and opportunities.

Well-equipped labs, workshops & fabrication tools:
The course is delivered through well‑equipped laboratories and teaching spaces where you design, build, test, and prototype using state-of-the-art hardware, software, and fabrication facilities.

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

Career Services & Experiential Learning:
The three-year BEng programme offers opportunities for an industrial placement year with leading engineering firms. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory sessions in York's £30m Electronics Department facilities, including the Electrical Power Laboratory and Embedded Systems Lab. The curriculum includes a major third-year individual project where students tackle real-world engineering challenges. The university's Careers and Placements team provides dedicated engineering career support, including industry networking events and one-to-one guidance throughout the degree.

Industry Partnerships & Research:
The programme benefits from York's strong industry connections with companies like Siemens, National Grid, and ARM, as well as research collaborations with the Institute for Safe Autonomy and the Intelligent Systems and Nanoscience Group. Students access cutting-edge facilities including power electronics labs, control engineering suites, and high-performance computing resources. The curriculum incorporates current research in areas like renewable energy systems, smart grids, industrial automation, and wireless communications.

Graduate Outcomes:
Students develop strong technical skills in power systems, electronic circuit design, control engineering, and digital systems—competencies that are valued across multiple engineering sectors. Recent graduates have secured positions with leading employers including National Grid, Rolls-Royce, and Jaguar Land Rover.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the BEng at York, graduates can progress to the MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering or pursue master's study in specialised fields. Alternatively, they can enter professional roles in power engineering, electronics design, or technical consultancy—supported by the programme's industry-relevant training and strong employer connections.