Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Coventry University

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Course summary

Electrical engineers shape 21st-century technology, innovating in EVs, energy systems, automation, embedded systems, signal processing and machine learning.

Ideal for aspiring engineers who are seeking industry-relevant skills in areas such as power systems, embedded design and AI. Gain hands-on experience, industry placements and a pathway to MEng, preparing you for high-demand careers with global leaders.

Key features

Core topics: learn about analogue and digital electronics, control systems, power generation and machine learning.
Industry-focused learning: take part in real-world projects, placements and partnerships with companies like Siemens and Jaguar Land Rover, which may help you gain experience and develop transferrable skills.
Career-ready skills: programme offering research opportunities, entrepreneurship training and UKESF support to boost employability.

Why you should study this course

Industry-aligned skills development
Gain hands-on experience in PCB design, soldering and embedded systems through purpose-built labs and workshops, with coursework incorporating real-world projects from companies like Siemens and Jaguar Land Rover.
Placement opportunities
Take the opportunity to go on industry placements to help you gain experience to strengthen your graduate CV. Our careers and experience team can help you improve your CV, assist in finding a placement and offer additional interview preparation.
Flexible progression to MEng while paying undergraduate fees
Progress from BEng to MEng with integrated studies in power systems, machine learning and control engineering (subject to meeting progression requirements) while paying undergraduate fees.
Research and innovation exposure
Develop research skills through projects and simulations, with pathways to PhD study or research and development (R&D) roles in sectors such as automotive and aerospace.
Extra-curricular boosters
Enhance employability through UKESF scholarships, robotics competitions, global field trips, or entrepreneurship modules – all optional but supported by the University.

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How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: H600
Institution code:: C85

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Open days

CU London (Dagenham) - Open Event
4 Mar 2026, 16:00
London
CU Scarborough - Open Event
11 Mar 2026, 16:00
Scarborough
CU Coventry - Open Event
18 Mar 2026, 16:00
Coventry
Coventry University - Undergraduate Open Day
25 Apr 2026, 08:30
Coventry
Coventry University London - Undergraduate Open Event
29 Apr 2026, 14:00
London
Coventry University London - Postgraduate Open Event
29 Apr 2026, 17:00
London
Coventry University - Undergraduate Open Day
27 Jun 2026, 08:30
Coventry

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Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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This course and 10 other engineering courses: Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

95% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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80 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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