Our BEng (Hons) Electronics and Robotics is designed to put you at the forefront of today’s engineering world.

Placing an emphasis on Industry 4.0 concepts such as digital tools for engineering, the internet of things (IoT), and systematic, project-based approaches, it’ll equip you with skills and knowledge that are in high demand among employers.

Electronics and robotics engineers are required to think originally and critically; work innovatively, creatively and sustainably; and consider the social, commercial, legal and environmental impacts of their work. Throughout the course, you’ll have opportunities to practice these skills, making you well-prepared to enter the workplace when you graduate.

Industry-standard equipment

As a student at ARU, you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art engineering facilities, including:

• electronic engineering laboratory
• computer laboratory and PC suites.

Outstanding student support

Join our student community and:

• learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
• benefit from a Personal Development Tutor from day one, who's there to support you throughout your time at university
• make full use of our extensive IT and library resources
• embrace student life with a broad range of activities, clubs and societies
• access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.

On our BEng (Hons) Electronics and Robotics, you’ll develop knowledge and skills in design, technical analysis, quality engineering, computer modelling, microprocessor design, embedded systems, control systems, IoT, and much more, thoroughly preparing you for an exciting career in this expanding and fast-moving area of engineering.

We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.

As our course is project-based, you’ll be actively involved in real-world engineering problems from day one and develop essential team-working, leadership and communication skills. You’ll graduate with an awareness of the societal, environmental and financial aspects of engineering projects, which will help you advance your career.

Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU with postgraduate courses on the horizon for ARU Peterborough. You could also study for a Masters such as MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering or MSc Engineering Management in Chelmsford.

This year will prepare you for the rest of your course. We’ll focus on general skills needed for degree study, such as researching and referencing, numeracy and ICT, and communication. But we’ll also start to look at the fundamentals of engineering and project management, including visits to local sites – as well as aspects of maths and physics.