ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING at University of Salford

From transport to communications to commerce, electronics is revolutionising every industry, changing the way we live, work and play. As we enter the fourth industrial revolution and shape our lives around connected technology, find your place in this exciting field with our BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering degree.

The electronics industry leads the creation of consumer tech that we’ll all soon be using. Working in the electronics sector is often fast-paced and dynamic. Engineers work in different areas of electronics, including the design of microchips, tech manufacturing, product testing and development.  Currently, industry is focused on wireless charging, the Internet of Things and contactless payments, but new trends and inventions emerge all of the time.

Our Electronic Engineering degree is taught by internationally-recognised engineers and researchers, who will shape you for an exciting career in electronic design and consultancy. Across three years - or four if you add an industrial placement - you'll explore wireless networks, digital signal processing, transmission systems and machine learning. You'll build problem-solving and group design skills, and be ready to find an exciting electronics-based role.

You will:

• Learn all aspects of electronic engineering, from analogue electronics to mobile networking to WAN
• Develop the skills to solve a wide range of technical challenges and opportunities that can shape exciting and innovative consumer tech
• Benefit from the engineering department’s strong industry connections and research into innovative, trending technologies
• Learn in advanced electronics laboratories and facilities at our Peel Park and MediaCityUK campuses
• Gain valuable experience by including a industrial placement year in your studies