This course covers topics such as electrical and electronic principles and design, automation, control and instrumentation. You'll be taught by academics who use their real-world experience to enhance the excellent teaching and support provided, with design-based learning and assessment in our state-of-the-art engineering facilities.You're encouraged to apply for a year-long placement between the second and final year of study, although it is not compulsory. Past students have secured paid placements with companies such as Jaguar, Nissan, GlaxoSmithKline, Delphi Powertrain Systems and Sellafield Nuclear Power Station.