Electronics and Computer Engineering (Industrial)

Become an innovator across the future of hardware, software and intelligence, studying at one of the UK’s leading universities for electronic and electrical engineering.

Communications, information, visualisation and sensing technologies are increasingly being integrated into smartphones, advanced manufacturing, electronic healthcare and other areas.

As a result, the interface between electronics and computing is a key growth area for the technology industry.

Studying electronics and computer engineering at Leeds gives you the foundations in electronics and computing, alongside in-demand skills in specialised topics like AI, machine learning and cybersecurity.

It’s a degree that’s shaped by our School’s leading research and experience in engineering new technologies worldwide. This gives you the best grounding in what’s innovating the industry right now – and what’s coming in the future.

Virtually all high-tech fields require engineers with expertise in both electronics and computer engineering.

This means this degree could lead to an impressive variety of career opportunities across sectors and industries spanning the globe.

Industrial placement year
This programme gives you the opportunity to undertake a paid industrial placement year as part of the course. Our close industry links give you the platform to apply to a number of major organisations such as BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and Mercedes F1 Team.

"The city of Leeds offers everything a student could wish. Leeds University Union offers students a perfect opportunity to get guidance and help. Leeds has shops, museums, cinemas, and parks. But the aspect that makes it so worthy of being on a pedestal is the people who make the city so uplifting."

Farhan Tanvir, Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng, BEng

Why study at Leeds

• 100-year history of globally-renowned research: Our School has been responsible for pioneering industry-driven developments for over a century. This feeds directly into your course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking.

• Learn in a practical environment: Access specialist facilities, including lecture theatres and labs featuring industry-standard equipment and the latest technology.

• Upskill with an extra Masters year: Your fourth year will take your skills to the next level with an industry-based group project and optional modules to tailor your degree to your career aspirations.

• Gain real-world experience: Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate by applying for a paid industrial work placement year.

• Bring your skills to life outside the classroom: ShockSoc is your chance to attend high-quality technical visits, get involved in social events and even build your own robot in our Robot Fighting League (RFL). Watch our RFL video to see what our students get up to.

Rankings and awards

• Top 10 in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Guardian University Guide 2026

• Top 100 in the world for Engineering and Technology, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

Where this degree could take you
Here’s an insight into some of the job roles our graduates have obtained:

• System Engineer, Toyota

• Software Engineer, Ocado Technology

• Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Engineer, Brompton Technology

• Security Systems Engineer, Oman Airport Management Company

• Data Scientist Intern, University of Leeds

Careers support
Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research

At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.

Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.

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