Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Extended), BEng Hons at University of Greenwich

Study an extended degree in electrical and electronic engineering with lower entry requirements than a standard degree but the same modules.

This electrical and electronic engineering course starts with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study. The degree covers fundamentals such as electrical circuits and control and instrumentation, electromagnetic waves, and the design of communication networks.

You will carry out a project in a subject of your choice and develop your professional skills through modules designed to prepare you for a successful career in engineering. Popular areas for our graduates to enter include telecommunications, control or electrical power, and emerging technologies.

What you should know about this course

•  Gain project-based learning skills from the first year of study on this degree
•  Benefit from our 3,000sqm of specialist labs, including telecoms, power, control and robotics labs.
•  Gain experience from our close industrial ties with companies such as BAE Systems, South Eastern Railways and Ford.

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

Students go to a range of companies and organisations of varying sizes for their placements, including large multi-national firms, government agencies, the NHS and small to medium sized companies engaged in research, analytical services and manufacturing. 

• Previous students have worked in: Eon, Dyson, ADEY, PS Analytical and E-liquids, GSK, NHS hospitals.
• IAESTE (British Council) placements to Brazil, Dubai and Poland.
• We have a dedicated team to search for and inform students about relevant opportunities and help students prepare for interviews.

How long is my placement?

Students can undertake a summer placement for between 6 weeks to a maximum of 3 months, which is acknowledged by the award of a Certificate of Industrial Experience. Students are also encouraged to apply for sandwich placements lasting between 9-12 months which sit between the second and third year of the degree.

What are the financial arrangements?

The Faculty expectation is that students are as far as possible treated like other employees of the company or organisation. It is expected that students on sandwich placements will be paid throughout their time with the company. In some cases, students on summer placements have had expenses only covered by the company. Students on sandwich placements are required to pay a reduced fee to the University for their placement year.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

You could work in a wide range of electrical and electronics applications, from telecommunications to control or electrical power to emerging technologies, finding roles across a wide range of organisations. You can also start your own business or pursue postgraduate study.

Are internships available?

Interns can gain valuable employment experience within the faculty – subject to resources. Personal tutors will be able to advise students on where to access course internships.

Do you provide employability services?

We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes. We have an Employer Partnerships Manager developing relationships with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities. Other members of the team focus on helping students to develop their knowledge of job markets, production of effective CVs, cover letters and application forms, understanding HR selection processes, preparing final year students for graduate job applications and applying for placements.