BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with an industrial placement year) in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex

Electrical and electronic engineering forms the foundation of modern life, powering innovations from sustainable energy solutions and self-driving vehicles to medical breakthroughs and cutting-edge telecommunications. Our academic programs are shaped by pioneering work in sensor technology, adaptable electronics, robotic surgery, imaging techniques, next-gen networks, and aerospace applications.

Students learn in our state-of-the-art Future Technologies Labs, featuring specialized facilities for robotics development, embedded system programming, digital signal processing, and advanced computer modeling. Our comprehensive engineering spaces include electronics labs, control systems workspaces, and electrical drive testing areas, with opportunities to join competitive teams like Formula Student or Medical Robotics.

As studies advance, students specialize in either electrical or electronic engineering, receiving expert instruction in diverse applications - from sensor development to hardware optimization, and from semiconductor technology to eco-friendly transportation systems. Personalized academic guidance and peer mentoring programs provide continuous support throughout the Sussex experience.

The curriculum emphasizes practical training with professional-grade equipment. Final-year students undertake industry-inspired projects, while optional work placements offer invaluable commercial engineering experience. These opportunities allow students to help develop future-shaping technologies while building career-ready expertise.
To enhance professional prospects, students may pursue optional industrial placements during their studies. These experiences provide crucial industry exposure and develop employer-sought competencies. While students independently secure placements, our specialized career services offer support with:

employer connections
application preparation
interview coaching.