Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Year in Industry
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEng (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time | 3 - 4 years | September | find out | find out |
Fees TBC for 2026
About Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Year in Industry, BEng (Hons) - at University of Kent
Electrical and electronic engineering touches on almost every aspect of modern life, and with sustainability so important for the world right now, there’s never been a better time to study this area.
From renewable energy generation to smart power distribution and the development of low powered embedded devices, Kent will provide you with the specialist knowledge and broad skills in both disciplines; making you career ready for the future direction of engineering.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, which enables you to satisfy the partial educational requirements of the IET for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration upon successful completion of the course.
Year in Industry
The Year in Industry gives you the opportunity to gain experience as an engineer working in a professional environment and to develop employment-related skills. The placement year develops your technical skills, employability, and soft skills as well as increasing your awareness of the future context for employment.
Entry requirements
Contact University of Kent to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Kent
- In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Kent has been ranked 387th in the world and 50th within the UK
- Kent has been ranked a TOp 50 UK University in the Complete University Guide 2026
- 97% of research at Kent was found to be of international quality in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (an independant national survey of UK universities
- Over 250 clubs and societies including a range of sporting, performance, cultural and faith groups. Share your interests and make lifelong friends around the world.
- Canterbury and Medway is 60 mins from London by high-speed train.
- Multimillion-pound scholarship fund,stunning locations, first-class facilities, and a diverse, inclusive and supportive community
- Dedicated postgraduate graduate and research college that provides extensive support in every part of your study experience – wellbeing, resources, workshops and career preparation.