BEng degrees

We offer a range of IET-accredited degrees covering the wide spectrum of Electronic and Electrical Engineering which can be studied as a three year bachelor’s degree (BEng) with an option to add a year in industry.

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Our courses

Our wide range of BEng undergraduate degree programmes provide you with a robust understanding of the principles of electronic and electrical engineering (EEE). In years one and two, our EEE degrees have the same core modules. This allows you the flexibility to change courses up to the end of your second year if you wish to focus on certain areas of interest.

Our graduates go on to work in the energy, communications, computer hardware and software engineering and the manufacturing sectors.

Accreditation

All our courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). If you take our three year BEng you will need to complete some further learning to satisfy the requirements to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

A four year MEng meets all the academics standards for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. 

Please note, all electronics with computer engineering courses are new degree titles and the department is seeking accreditation from the IET which will be backdated to entry.

We recognise that ability isn't always demonstrated through a standard set of A Level or equivalent qualifications. Our Access Sheffield policies help ensure that everyone who has the potential to succeed on our courses has the right opportunity to do so.

BEng courses

2024-25 entry


Foundation year

2024-25 entry

Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng | MEng


Year in industry

All of our courses are available with a one-year placement in industry. You will have the opportunity to put your academic studies into context and enhance your employability prospects. With help from our careers and placements team you will find and secure your own placement. You'll have a placement in industry lasting for at least 38 weeks. Find out more about the year in industry.  

Find out about our student's experiences of having a Year In Industry as part of their degree. Read about Tudor's year at McLaren and watch Callum's video below about his year at Rolls Royce.


Sheffield is also home to a large International College which offers foundation pathways onto our degree courses for overseas students.

Top 10 in the UK

We're in the top 10 UK Electronic and Electrical Engineering Departments (QS World University Rankings 2021).

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International Merit Scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.