You can be sure of developing all the skills and knowledge you need to make an immediate impact, whatever your career aspirations. We work closely with employers to design and update our courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. With guru lectures, field trips, employer-led CV workshops, sandwich placement years and lots more, you’ll have access to recruitment representatives from a wide range of companies.
With high quality skills-based, accredited courses and a supportive learning environment, we're confident you'll feel right at home studying with us.
We offer a range of undergraduate courses including Mathematics, Physics, Physics with Astrophysics and Electrical and Electronic Engineering, designed to give you an edge in your future career. Our courses are professionally focused and the vast majority offer an optional placement year and field trips. With extensive professional accreditation across all subject areas, our undergraduate courses will provide the ideal foundation for work or further study.
Our postgraduate courses, including Electrical Power Engineering and Microelectronic and Communication Engineering, have been specially tailored for the next stage for your academic career. They can either deepen your knowledge of your chosen field, enable you to change career direction, or take a step towards professional status.
We offer a number of part-time courses that can be fitted around busy lives. Courses are delivered in flexible ways with 24/7 access to campus buildings, distance learning and online modules.
If you're interested in joining one of our research degree programmes, please find more information about all our opportunities at the Graduate School.
“The supervising and teaching staff are fantastic; the assistance you get from senior lecturers here one-on-one is absolutely incredible.”
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This department encompasses all of our work in Mathematics, Statistics and Physics including Astrophysics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy, Smart Materials, Microelectronics and Communications.
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The Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering has modern laboratory and computing resources for learning, teaching, research, innovation and business engagement.
From statistics to complex and nonlinear phenomena, astrophysics to smart materials, and communications to renewable energy, the pioneering research in the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering focuses on a wide range of issues.
Electrical Power & Control Systems
The group carries out research and development in grid integration of renewable energy sources, electric vehicles and more.
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Optical Comms Research Group
The Optical Comms Research Group (OCRG) specialises in visible light comms, non-linear control systems & optical sensor research.
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Renewable Energy Tech & Materials
Our research is focused on the development and improvements of providing low carbon and renewable energy.
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Smart Materials & Surfaces Lab
Our research includes investigations into how surfaces can shape liquids, reduce drag and how forces can manipulate droplets.
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A great social scene can be found at the heart of our campuses, featuring award-winning bars and a huge range of clubs and societies to join you'll be sure to meet people who share your enthusiasms.
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