Overview

Complete the first year of your degree in Sri Lanka and transfer seamlessly to Staffordshire University, UK to embark on your second year and complete your degree in the UK. You will be enrolled on the first year of the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree which you will study in Sri Lanka and then transfer to Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, UK to commence your second year of study and complete your degree at the University. You will study the identical first year curriculum being delivered at Staffordshire University, UK to ensure a smooth transition.

Our Visa Support Team will guide you through the transfer process assisting you with your visa applications and arrival in the UK.

As part of the enrolment process, we will advise you on the financial commitment for this degree programme and the requirements for a smooth transition to studying at Staffordshire University, UK.

Our BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering will prepare you for careers in a wide range of in-demand sectors. These include automation, control and instrumentation; renewable energy; robotics; semiconductors; and smart systems for communications and transport.

As electricity underpins most of the devices we use, the transferable skills you’ll learn are relevant to lots of other fields as well, such as automobiles, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, construction and defence. It’s all about building a bridge between possibility and reality. On the course, you will explore the design, fabrication and use of electronics, circuits and power systems. You will get hands-on experiences where you will apply your knowledge to real-world problems.

The industry-standard facilities at Staffordshire University in the UK include renewable energy and power systems laboratories where you can do testing and development. There is a thin film lab for plastic electronics, along with simulation technology, robots and lots of modular kits.

Staffordshire University – Your Best Pathway to a British Degree

Gain the skills to work at the forefront of new technologies where you could be developing products that transform our daily lives. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 87% of Staffordshire University UK’s engineering research was classed as “internationally excellent” or “world-leading”. Staffordshire University UK also has links with industry and some of our students complete a year-long placement with a company.

You will round off the course by completing a research project. Your work will then be exhibited at Staffordshire University’s GradEX show, providing the ideal opportunity to get noticed by industry experts and employers in the UK.

Teaching and Learning

You will be taught via a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, debates and practical sessions, from which you will learn about the relevance of Electrical and Electronic Engineering to a variety of contemporary issues. The focus will be on applying your knowledge in the real world. You will graduate with a creative approach to problem-solving, have teamworking and persuasive communication skills, and show confidence in managing time, projects and resources.

You will use resources including books, journals and digital databases, social media resource banks and more to immerse yourself in each discipline. To build further links, there will also be career talks, visits and guest speakers from industry. You’ll learn from staff who bring a wealth of experience in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and research expertise.

Career Options

Here are few opportunities that suit you best:

• Electrical and Electronic Engineer
• Electrical Safety Officer
• Electronic Engineer
• Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineer