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Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a Year in Industry at Swansea University - UCAS

Swansea University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a Year in Industry

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

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

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

Operated by the Office for Students
85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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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

For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/
Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a Year in Industry at Swansea University - UCAS