Is reducing greenhouse gas emissions important? Has the growth of mobile communications had an impact on society? Is there a future for low-carbon transport? If you answered 'yes' to any or all of these questions, you already appreciate how technology is affecting and transforming the modern world.

One of the broadest engineering disciplines, electrical and electronic engineering uses technology to address some of the world's major concerns.

Using cutting-edge technologies in fields such as power generation, transport, medicine, quantum information, computing, artificial intelligence, cryptography and communications, electrical and electronic engineers are developing solutions that will shape our future.

Why study Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Bristol?

Bristol is home to one of Europe’s largest clusters of micro-electronics and hi-tech industries, the UK’s biggest aerospace companies, and a thriving creative media industry, making it an ideal location in which to study electrical and electronic engineering.

At Bristol you are encouraged to lead, to think in innovative ways, and to challenge existing practice, equipping you with the skills and confidence to make a difference.

You will learn from world-renowned experts, apply your knowledge in our state-of-the-art laboratory, and will benefit from outstanding industrial links and opportunities for scholarships and placements. These links provide privileged access to industrial prototypes, software tools and equipment.

We offer a broad range of courses accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and joint honours degrees with computer science and mechanical engineering. Electrical and electronic engineering is a fast-moving subject and we continually revise our courses to reflect the latest developments in engineering education.

Engineering students at Bristol benefit from a dedicated Industrial Liaison Office, which develops engineering-specific links between students and industry.

What kind of student would this course suit?

If you enjoy mathematics and science, are fascinated by technology and how things work, and want to design and invent things that can benefit society, then electrical and electronic engineering may be for you.

You may also consider our computer science and electronics degrees, which feature a greater level of computer science and programming, or our mechanical and electrical engineering courses.

Alternatively, if working in multidisciplinary environments with students from across the University appeals to you, then consider our MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Innovation.

How is this course taught and assessed?

You will be taught by academic staff who are engaged in research and in development projects with industry and the government.

Our courses are practical and provide a balance of laboratory time and lecture time so that you are able to apply theory practically in an experimental environment. In the first and second years the ratio is approximately 50:50.

In later years project work, in which you will become an independent investigator, largely replaces laboratory work.

Assessment is by examination and coursework. Final-year projects are assessed by thesis, interview, poster presentation and supervisor report.

What are my career prospects?

Demand is growing for skilled graduates to work in industries such as consumer electronics, alternative energy and transport, medical engineering and communications.

The skills we teach are in demand from a variety of industries, such as power, transport, medicine, consumer electronics, computing, artificial intelligence, cryptography, digital media, financial services, communications, automotive, aerospace and low-carbon technologies.