Undergraduate degrees
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Electronics and mechatronics are so prevalent in today’s world that opportunities for electronic engineering graduates exist across a vast range of industrial sectors. Medicine, aviation, communications, transport, space exploration, industrial automation, crime prevention, science, entertainment, music, gaming and environmental monitoring have all been revolutionised by these fields.
Work placements and study abroad
We also offer degrees with an added opportunity to take an industrial work placement or study abroad, allowing you to build key professional and personal skills that could give your CV that competitive edge when you graduate. Find out more on the course pages.
Enhancing your degree
Study abroad
Studying abroad is a great way to enhance your university experience, develop as a person, and grow in confidence.
More on Study abroadWork placements
Taking an industrial placement during your course gives you a competitive edge when taking your next steps.
More on Work placementsIntegrated Masters
Studying a four-year Integrated Masters (MEng, BEng), extends your studies to Masters-level. It’s the highest award for undergraduate studies in engineering in the UK.
More on Integrated MastersTour the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Why study at Leeds?
Accredited degrees: Our Industrial Advisory Committee helps ensure our courses are up-to-date with the modern practices and techniques that will enable you to succeed in industry upon graduation. Many of our courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Hands-on learning: Enjoy a more practical approach to learning, with access to our specialist facilities during your project work, including lecture theatres and labs featuring industry-standard equipment and the latest technology.
Flexible degrees: Enhance your learning by choosing to take a study abroad year or industry placement, which develops your independence and is attractive to employers.
Career prospects: Our graduates are highly sought after by leading employers. 100% of UK based graduates who responded from the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering are in graduate level employment such as professional or managerial work within 15 months of graduation. (Graduating cohort 2020/21, Graduate Outcome Survey)
Research-based learning: Our globally recognised research feeds directly into your course and shapes what you learn with the latest thinking.
Global community: When you choose to study at the University of Leeds, you'll join a friendly, supportive and diverse community of students and researchers who come from all over the world.
Supporting your studies: We support you from the moment you arrive to help you adjust to studying at university, and you'll be guided through your course by your personal tutor. We’re proud to have been awarded Silver Athena SWAN status which shows our strong commitment to equality.
Project work
Our current students regularly say that project work is one of the most satisfying and challenging aspects of their course. In applying theory to practice, your project work will give you an effective way of learning in-depth and give you the chance to understand how different aspects of electronics work together.
Silver
award for our commitment to gender equality
Athena SWAN Charter
1st
in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Guardian University Guide 2025
Top 100
in the world for Engineering and Technology
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Exploring Leeds
Grand buildings, iconic landmarks and sustainable green space: our single-site campus has it all. When you study at the University of Leeds, you’ll be on the doorstep to one of the most vibrant and multicultural cities in the UK, with the benefit of enjoying our historic campus.
Funding your degree
If you have the talent, drive and potential to succeed, we want to make sure you can study with us whatever your financial circumstances. Find out about the different types of funding available in our funding overview and scholarships directory.
Find your place
One of the best ways to find out what it's like to live and study in Leeds is by speaking to a student. We have over 100 ambassadors live on Unibuddy, and you can search by course, subject area, level of study and nationality to find the right person to talk to.
Nur Zulkifle
"The staff at Leeds are passionate about their research areas and highly committed to their students."
Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng, BEng
Eduards Butans
"My course has done an amazing job of providing me with meaningful lab work.”
Mechatronics and Robotics MEng, BEng
Ryan Jamal
"The internships are designed to provide the student with practical engineering experience, but to do so in a safe and supporting environment."
Mechatronics and Robotics MEng, BEng