Course summary
From the World Wide Web and global mobile phone networks to laptop computers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy sources, Electronic and Electrical Engineering shapes the everyday world around us. Highly skilled Electronic and Electrical Engineering graduates are in high demand and have opportunities to work all over the world. This degree will train you for a career in electrical, electronic and nanoengineering positions across a wide range of sectors. This degree will train you for a career in electrical, electronic and nano-engineering positions across a wide range of sectors. As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of advanced specialist equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the wider industry. 9th in the UK for Academic Support* (NSS 2024) 13th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (The Guardian University Guide 2025) Top 301 - 350 in the World for Engineering - Electrical & Electronic (QS World University Rankings 2025) This course offers you the opportunity to spend a year in industry , in the UK or overseas, giving valuable workplace experience as well as a salary that is currently over £15,000 on average. Support and guidance is provided to help secure your placement.
Modules
In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Engineering for People Hackathon, Analogue Design, Circuit Analysis, Digital Design, Instrumentation and Control, Engineering Mathematics (EEE, General and Mech), Power Engineering, Introduction to Electromagnetics. In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: AI, Machine Learning and Data Analysis, Electrical Machines, Electronic Materials and Devices, Embedded System Design, Research Project Preparation, Applied Electromagnetics, Digital Signal Processing, Electronic Circuits Laboratory. In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: Engineering Management (Aero, EEE, Mech), Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Individual Engineering Project, Communications, Integrated Circuit Design, Microwave Circuits and Antennas, Nanoelectronics. Year four is typically your Industrial Placement Year: The fourth year of this 5 year course with a Year in Industry will be spent on placement. You will have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience and develop your employability skill set. We have a strong network of industry contacts, and you will receive dedicated support from our employability team, ranging from CV advice through to mock interviews. In Year 5, you will typically study areas including: Power Semiconductor Devices, Advanced Power Electronics and Drives, Group Project (Mechanical & Materials&EEE), Sustainability and Environmental Assessment, Modern Control Systems, Advanced Power Systems, Sustainable Energy and Power Electronics Laboratory, Business Leadership for Engineers
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Engineering and Technology, Institution of
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H601
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Bay Campus
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are an International Student, please visit our International pages for more information about entry requirements:- http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*D*
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
GCSEs: Mathematics C, English Language C.
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.
English Language Requirements at Swansea University
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP