BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

About this course

Electrical and electronic engineering is the discipline that underpins the technologies of modern life, from power systems and communications networks to consumer electronics and the control systems embedded in vehicles, machinery, and medical devices. It combines the study of electrical energy and its generation, distribution, and conversion with the design of the electronic circuits and systems that process information and enable intelligent control. The field is central to the transition to low-carbon energy, the development of smart infrastructure, and the continuous advance of digital technology. At the University of the Highlands and Islands, this part-time programme allows you to study electrical and electronic engineering with the flexibility to combine your studies with employment or other commitments. The part-time mode means you progress through the curriculum at a sustainable pace, building your knowledge of the discipline over a longer period while maintaining the depth and rigour that professional engineering education requires. You will study circuit theory, electromagnetics, power electronics, signal processing, control systems, and digital electronics, developing both the theoretical understanding and the practical skills that engineering roles demand. The programme reflects the particular relevance of the discipline to the energy transitions underway in Scotland, where renewable energy, grid modernisation, and offshore engineering are major areas of activity. Graduates go on to careers in power engineering, electronics design, telecommunications, control systems, and the energy sector. The combination of electrical and electronic knowledge is valued across a broad range of industries, and graduates who have studied part-time often bring professional experience that complements their academic learning. Many pursue professional registration, building towards chartered engineer status, and some go on to postgraduate study or specialist roles in areas such as power systems, renewable energy, or embedded electronics.

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