Electrical and Electronic Engineering Loughborough University

Overview

By integrating Electrical and Electronic Engineering offered by Loughborough University with essential management skills, the programme prepares graduates to excel as leaders in their careers, whether in industry or academia.

Designed by world-leading academics in consultation with industry advisors, the programme offers flexible study routes in robotics and control, energy engineering, as well as communications and the Internet of Things (IoT). This flexibility allows students to specialise in fields that align with their projects and career goals. Teaching themes of engineering management, entrepreneurship and machine learning complement the technical education, ensuring graduates are well-rounded and equipped to thrive in the modern engineering landscape.

Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the electronics, mechatronics and communications laboratories, equipped with digital image processing equipment, software defined radios, drones, professional network measurement equipment, industry standard software, an RF anechoic chamber for antenna testing, as well as the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST). 

During the summer, students may have the opportunity to participate in micro-placement projects arranged with industrial partners and alumni, providing hands-on practical experience on relevant MSc projects.

Your future career

The Wolfson School of Engineering maintains strong links with industry, providing students valuable opportunities to visit various industrial sites during their studies. 

This practical exposure is complemented by modules taught by industry experts, ensuring students gain relevant, hands-on experience and insights directly from professionals in the field. This approach helps bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application ensuring students are well-prepared for their future careers.

The graduates will be highly qualified to pursue a variety of senior technical and managerial roles in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, which include Electrical Design Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Telecommunications/Network Engineering, Project Management, Consultancy and Doctoral Research. Previous Loughborough University graduate destinations include Rolls-Royce, BT, Network Rail, Amazon, Accenture and OPPO.