During the course you will gain extensive practical experience to ensure that you develop sound practical skills as well as a thorough theoretical knowledge. You will study both general aspects of electronic engineering and more specialized modules.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?
  • The School recently received a 96% student satisfaction rating (National Student Survey 2016).
  • We have a long history of expertise in electronic engineering and now offer a particularly rich range of modules.
  • We have a strong research base in optoelectronics, communications, microelectronics, bioelectronics and materials science, and organic and plastic electronics.
  • You will be taught by staff who are experienced engineers and who maintain links with industry to ensure that courses reflect recent developments.
  • The school has strong ties with the electrical power generation industry, who played an important part in the design of this course.
  • Students may be eligible for School of Electronic Engineering Scholarships of up to £1500. There are also other scholarships and bursaries available, including the Drapers' Bursary. Contact the admissions tutor for more details.
  • We offer you the opportunity to spend a year working in industry between the second and third years. Individual projects are often carried out in collaboration with a company - providing you with advantages when seeking employment.
  • Our School is a lively community with well-equipped laboratories, networked computers using industry-standard software and its own reference library.
  • We anticipate this new degree scheme will be accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology in due course- if so, you will gain exemption from the admission examinations enabling you to apply for membership and, after a period of post-graduation experience, become a Chartered Engineer. It is also recognized by the European Federation of National Engineering Associations (FEANI).
  • There is likely to be a high demand from employers in the power generation, power distribution and transportation sectors for graduates who have completed this course.

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