Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology at University of Greenwich

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to work as an incorporated engineer on this professionally accredited degree in electrical and electronic technology.

This electrical and electronic engineering degree will provide you with a range of skills that will allow you to work with current and future engineering technologies, methods and standards. With modules in design and materials, mathematics for engineering systems and hardware systems applications, you will gain a breadth and depth of knowledge. This will enable you to discuss ideas with engineers from different disciplines, an invaluable skill for engineer technologists.  

Our degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council as fully meeting the educational requirements for registration as an incorporated engineer.

What you should know about this course

•  Learn practical skills on our IET accredited course
•  Fully meet the academic requirements for IEng status
•  Study in the only university in Kent to offer the full range of engineering courses.

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?

The course has been designed for careers in areas such as the automotive and aerospace industries, and high-value manufacturing. Suitable positions are available across a wide range of companies, or you could go on to postgraduate study or start a business of your own.

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.