Electrical Engineering

Radical changes in how we produce and use electricity, such as the growth of wind and solar energy and the electrification of transport, pose new challenges for electrical engineers. with this master's in electrical engineering, you can contribute to the development of a smarter, greener and more secure electric power grid. this accredited degree will give you access to professional registration as a chartered engineer.

This course is currently accredited as fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a chartered engineer. most of our graduates go straight into electrical engineering jobs in major energy companies or in industry sectors such as manufacturing, construction and transport. you’ll be prepared for: professional and managerial roles such as power system engineer consultancy and design roles this degree is also a solid foundation for further study at phd level. we also encourage a culture of enterprise and have a track record of spin-out company success. one example is wolfson electrostatics, which has become a leading centre of expertise in the control of electrical and electrostatic hazards in industry. through our on-campus start-up incubator, future worlds, we also offer support for students who are keen to commercialise a technological innovation. our electronics and computer science graduates have secured roles at: cobham technologies jaguar land rover london transport national grid network rail rolls-royce western power distribution

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Southampton University has partnerships with the following companies: