BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (with placement)

Why BEng Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering (with placement)?

Our BEng Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering course explores the principles of engineering as they apply to the practical uses of electricity and the study of charged particles. You’ll learn how take on key challenges of Industry 4.0, looking at the drive to integrate smart factories and the cyber security threats faced by modern industry. Building your knowledge in electronic hardware and systems, you’ll also develop the skills to become a multi-disciplinary engineer and study topics such as sustainable and renewable energy systems. You’ll therefore gain the grounding needed to work in a range of industrial fields and in-demand roles, as you progress in your future career. You’ll benefit from the expertise of our academic team, learn from industry-insiders in guest lectures and gain practical experience through hands-on experiments, using the very latest technology. Our industry links will help you gain further practical experience during your studies and ensure your learning meets employer needs. For example, local companies such as ABB, MOOG, SC Group, Spirax Sarco, Dowty Propellers, Kohler Mira and Total Metal Products Ltd have helped us design our programme and offer potential placement opportunities for our students.

Why University of Gloucestershire?

We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. With the University of Gloucestershire offering a wide variety of courses, you will have the best of both worlds - a large learning community with more than 80 societies and sports clubs to enjoy while also benefiting from lecturers who know and value you as an individual. Through our innovative Your Future Plan scheme, you will be challenged and supported to become the graduate that you want to be, ready to succeed in your chosen field. Your personal tutor will help you build your network of connections and take advantage of a range of opportunities including field trips and placements, offering invaluable experience outside of the lecture theatre. Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the beautiful county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival. Many students gain valuable skills and experience working at these events alongside their studies.

After the course

Your story with us doesn’t end at graduation. We are proud of our record that 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study six months after completing their course, and throughout your studies we are committed to working with you to develop your future plan. Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE), 2016/17.