Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering at the University of Southampton is a comprehensive undergraduate programme designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving field of electrical and electronic systems. The course offers a strong foundation in core principles such as circuit analysis, digital and analogue electronics, signals and systems, control systems, and electromagnetism, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for diverse career opportunities in industry, research, and innovation. Throughout the programme, students engage in a blend of lectures, laboratory sessions, and project-based learning, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. The curriculum is structured to provide a thorough understanding of electrical power systems, telecommunications, embedded systems, and renewable energy sources, reflecting the current trends and future directions of the industry. Additionally, students have the opportunity to undertake industrial placements, allowing them to gain valuable real-world experience, develop professional networks, and enhance their employability upon graduation. The programme also emphasizes teamwork, communication, and project management skills, preparing students to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments. With access to state-of-the-art laboratories and resources, students can take part in innovative research projects alongside leading academics in the field. The programme is accredited by relevant professional bodies, ensuring that graduates meet the industry standards required for Chartered Engineer status. Upon completion, graduates are equipped to pursue careers in sectors such as electrical power generation and distribution, electronics design, telecommunications, automation, and more. Whether aiming to continue with postgraduate studies or enter the workforce directly, students of Electrical Engineering at Southampton benefit from a stimulating academic environment, extensive industry connections, and a curriculum that stays aligned with technological advancements and societal needs.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 13290 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date October 2015 Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

Students undertake three years of study. Each year there are compulsory modules. However, the degree has been designed to maximise student choice by allowing you to tailor the degree structure to suit your own interests. You will have the unique opportunity to study and research experimentally and theoretically, across a wide range of subjects. In each year, you will be involved with design and build projects, developing confidence and the skills to deliver working prototypes.

Year 1

Semester 1

Compulsory Core Modules

• ELEC1200 Electronic Circuits
• ELEC1201 Programming
• ELEC1202 Digital Systems and Microprocessors

Semester 2

Compulsory Core Modules

• ELEC1203 Mechanics
• ELEC1205 Solid State Devices
• ELEC1207 Electronic Systems

Full Academic Year

Compulsory Core Modules

• ELEC1028 TT Personal Tutorial
• ELEC1206 Electrical Materials and Fields

Compulsory Modules

• ELEC1029 TT Electronic Labs Yr1
• MATH1055 Mathematics for Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Year 2

Semester 1

Compulsory Modules

• ELEC2210 Applied Electromagnetics
• ELEC2215 Power Circuits
• ELEC2220 Control and Communications
• MATH2047 Mathematics for Electronics & Electrical Engineering Part II

Optional Modules

• ARCH1001 Human Origins
• EDUC2031 Lifelong Learning: Systems and Structures
• UOSM2023 Portus Field School
• UOSM2030 Body and Society
• UOSM2033 Living and Working on the Web

Semester 2

Compulsory Modules

• ELEC2208 Power Electronics and Drives
• ELEC2213 Electrical Machines

Optional Modules

• ANTH2001 Cosmology, Ritual and Belief
• CRIM1004 Criminal Justice Studies
• EDUC1041 Secondary Education: Systems and Structures
• ELEC2206 Materials
• LAWS3098 Violence and Sex in Law, Literature and Culture
• PHIL1002 Knowledge and Mind
• PHIL1020 Faith and Reason
• PHIL1021 Existentialism and its Origins
• PSYC1009 Psychology of Social and Individual Wellbeing
• PSYC2006 Behavioural Neuroscience
• PSYC2007 Developmental Psychology
• PSYC2018 Perception
• SOCI2003 Gender & Society
• SOES1009 The Living Earth
• UOSM2000 Work and Employment in Theory and Practice
• UOSM2002 Design Skills for Presentations and Maps
• UOSM2004 Global Health
• UOSM2005 Living with Environmental Change
• UOSM2007 Digital Humanities: Critical Thinking in the Information Age
• UOSM2008 Living and Working on the Web
• UOSM2009 Ethics in a Complex World
• UOSM2010 Global Challenges
• UOSM2011 The Management of Risk and Uncertainty
• UOSM2012 Online Social Networks
• UOSM2014 Piracy, Security and Maritime Space
• UOSM2016 The Human Brain and Society
• UOSM2017 Intercultural communication in a global world
• UOSM2018 Understanding Modern China
• UOSM2021 More or Less
• UOSM2024 The Arab World in and Beyond the Headlines
• UOSM2025 Tall Tales: Unpicking the Secrets of Buildings
• UOSM2026 Jekyll and Hyde: an exploration of ethics in science
• UOSM2028 How Musical Instruments Work
• UOSM2029 Life in the Cosmos
• UOSM2031 Engineering Replacement Body Parts
• UOSM2032 Making Sense out of senses: How the Brain Works

Full Academic Year

Compulsory Modules

• ELEC2026 TT Electrical & Electromechanical Labs Yr2
• ELEC2209 Electrical Engineering Design

Year 3

Semester 1

Compulsory Modules

• ELEC3214 Power Systems Technology

Optional Modules

• EDUC2031 Lifelong Learning: Systems and Structures
• ELEC3201 Robotic Systems
• ELEC3205 Control System Design
• ELEC3210 Electromechanical Design
• MANG3067 Engineering Management and Law
• MATH3083 Advanced Partial Differential Equations
• UOSM2013 Pathological Mechanisms of Disease
• UOSM2015 Sustainability in the Local and Global Environment
• UOSM2022 Social Enterprise
• UOSM2023 Portus Field School
• UOSM2027 Health Policy and Economics
• UOSM2030 Body and Society
• UOSM2033 Living and Working on the Web

Semester 2

Compulsory Modules

• ELEC3211 High Voltage Engineering

Optional Modules

• ANTH2001 Cosmology, Ritual and Belief
• ELEC3206 Digital Control System Design
• ELEC3212 Applications of Electrical Materials
• ELEC3213 Power Systems Engineering
• LAWS3098 Violence and Sex in Law, Literature and Culture
• MATH3082 Optimisation
• MATH3084 Integral Transform Methods
• PSYC2006 Behavioural Neuroscience
• PSYC2007 Developmental Psychology
• PSYC2018 Perception
• SOCI2003 Gender & Society
• UOSM2002 Design Skills for Presentations and Maps
• UOSM2004 Global Health
• UOSM2005 Living with Environmental Change
• UOSM2007 Digital Humanities: Critical Thinking in the Information Age
• UOSM2008 Living and Working on the Web
• UOSM2009 Ethics in a Complex World
• UOSM2010 Global Challenges
• UOSM2011 The Management of Risk and Uncertainty
• UOSM2012 Online Social Networks
• UOSM2014 Piracy, Security and Maritime Space
• UOSM2016 The Human Brain and Society
• UOSM2017 Intercultural communication in a global world
• UOSM2018 Understanding Modern China
• UOSM2021 More or Less
• UOSM2024 The Arab World in and Beyond the Headlines
• UOSM2025 Tall Tales: Unpicking the Secrets of Buildings
• UOSM2026 Jekyll and Hyde: an exploration of ethics in science
• UOSM2029 Life in the Cosmos
• UOSM2031 Engineering Replacement Body Parts
• UOSM2032 Making Sense out of senses: How the Brain Works

Full Academic Year

Compulsory Modules

• COMP3200 Part III Individual Project

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above

A Levels:

AAB (Including Mathematics and Physics, with at least grade A in Mathematics, or equivalent international qualification)

Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted as one of the three A levels.

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language, you will be required to pass an approved English test. We normally ask for a score of IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each competency. For information on other accepted English language tests, please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/admissions_language.

Alternative Qualifications:

We welcome applications from candidates offering qualifications other than A and AS levels (including BTEC Higher National Diploma, European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificate and Scottish Highers). You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard (or higher) to an A level applicant.

International Qualifications:

We welcome applications from international students. For information on applying, visit the International Office website.

Mature Applicants:

We welcome applications from mature students. If you will be over 21 at the start of your proposed degree programme, you are may be eligible for exemption from our normal entry requirements. However, you will be required to provide evidence of having completed recent study (eg Access, Return to Study, Open University foundation courses) and of your capacity to pursue the course.

Selection Process:

We select students on the basis of a UCAS application. UCAS code: H620 Course title: BEng Electrical Engineering Course duration: 3 years

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Southampton.

Electrical Engineering at the University of Southampton is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to equip students with a solid foundation in the principles and applications of electrical and electronic engineering. The program covers a wide range of topics including circuit theory, signal processing, telecommunications, control systems, power systems, and digital electronics. Students gain practical experience through laboratories, projects, and industry placements, ensuring they develop both theoretical understanding and real-world skills. The curriculum emphasizes innovation and problem-solving, preparing graduates for careers in sectors such as energy, manufacturing, telecommunications, and technology development. The university’s strong links with industry provide opportunities for internships and collaborative research, enhancing employability. The program also offers optional modules allowing students to specialise in areas like digital system design, renewable energy, or embedded systems. With state-of-the-art laboratories and dedicated academic support, students are encouraged to undertake research and develop solutions to current engineering challenges. The duration of the course is typically three years for full-time students, with options for placement years to gain valuable industry experience. The university’s location and facilities support a vibrant campus life, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for further study at the postgraduate level or for entering a competitive job market, contributing to advancements in electrical engineering technology and systems worldwide.