Program Overview

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Key Information

Course type: Single honours Delivery mode: In person Study mode: Full time Required A-level: AAA Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements Duration: Three years Application status: Open Start date: September 2025 Application deadline: 29 January 2025 Apply via UCAS

Key Benefits

• Unique combination of electronic engineering, general engineering, and robotics modules.
• Gain a broad understanding of how engineering translates to everyday life through mobile and personal communications as well as information security.
• Study in a multidisciplinary department.
• Modules designed to enhance employability coupled with being based at the heart of the UK’s information hub ensures you leave with transferable and entrepreneurial skills.
• 7th in the UK for employability (Times Higher Education Graduate Employability rankings 2023/4).

Course Essentials

The course is taught at King’s Strand and Waterloo Campuses, putting you in the heart of London with access to all its academic resources and within easy reach of the social and entertainment attractions of one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. The Department of Engineering is based on the Strand Campus.

Base Campus

Strand Campus

Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

Course Accreditation

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Awarding Institutions

King's College London and Affiliates

Regulating Bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry Requirements

Subject Requirements

Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Mathematics or Physics Preferred subjects: None

A-Levels

Required grades: AAA Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include grade A in Mathematics or Physics. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Contextual A-Level Information

ABB Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include grade A in Mathematics or Physics. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics or Physics. Notes: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE. Note: IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme

Contextual International Baccalaureate Information

33 points overall or an aggregate score of 16 from three Higher Levels Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics or Physics. Notes: The total point score of 33 includes TOK/EE. Note: IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme

Alternative Accepted Qualifications

Select an alternative accepted qualificationAccess to HE DiplomaBTEC Nationals/CTECsCambridge Pre-UEuropean BaccalaureateScottish Highers and Advanced Highers

Standard Requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 36 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 9 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a relevant subject - Engineering, Mathematics, Science - to be considered.

Contextual Requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 30 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 15 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a relevant subject - Engineering, Mathematics, Science - to be considered.

International Applicants

Equivalent International Qualifications

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Course specific subject requirements are indicated in subject requirements above

English Language Requirements

English language band: B

Selection Process

The following are not required for entry, but you may find these useful further preparation for this degree:

• study of mathematical mechanics and statistics
• King’s also strongly encourages you to extend your mathematical interests by studying for the Advanced Extension Award (AEA) or Sixth Term Examination paper (STEP).

Contextual Consideration

We make contextual offers for this programme, which are two A-Level grades (or equivalent) lower than the advertised entry requirements. As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the Contextualised admissions website.

TEDI-London

Candidates interested in Design Engineering with 112-120 UCAS points (BBC-BBB at A-Level) or equivalent may also wish to consider our partner institution, TEDI-London.

TEDI-London offers BEng/MEng Global Design Engineering and does not have subject-specific entry requirements. For candidates who have not taken a Maths A Level, TEDI-London offers a Maths Refresher as part of the application process. As well as accepting applications via UCAS, it is also possible to apply to TEDI-London directly via their website.

Deferrals

Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.

Teaching Methods - What to Expect

Lectures

Tutorials

Laboratory Sessions

Independent Study

Coursework

Preparation for Examinations

Assessment

• Coursework
• Written/Practical Examinations
• Written Reports
• Design Projects
• Practical Activities
• Presentations
• Quizzes

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 360 credits.

Required Modules

You are required to take:

• Mathematical Modelling (15 credits)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering I (15 credits)
• Mechanics for Engineers (15 credits)
• Design: Keys to Engineering (15 credits)
• Design: Making a Connection (15 credits)
• Mathematics and Programming (15 credits)
• Energy and Thermofluids (15 credits)
• Materials (15 credits)

Optional Modules

There are no optional modules for this year.

Careers

The Careers Service and the Department of Engineering run a careers programme for Engineering students, which includes skills sessions and visits from leading employers. Our graduates go on to successful careers in a wide range of organisations including banking, management, and the major engineering companies. Alternatively, many of our graduates choose further study.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

• Software Engineer, Motorola
• Advisory Software Engineer Lead, IBM
• Project Engineering Manager, BBC
• Maintenance Engineer, SESCO
• Electronic Engineer, Polaris Industries Inc
• Hardware Engineer, Megger Instruments Ltd
• Systems Engineer, Smartone Mobile Comm Ltd
• R&D Manager, Bloomberg
• Programme Risk Manager, Transport For London
• Network Architect, Centrica
• IT Project Manager, Credit Suisse

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

Full Time Tuition Fees UK:

The UK tuition fee for the academic year is currently £9,535 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap.

Full Time Tuition Fees International

The International tuition fee for the academic year is £35,800 per year.

Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King's.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• books if you choose to buy your own copies
• clothing for optional course related events and competitions
• library fees and fines
• personal photocopies
• printing course handouts
• society membership fees
• stationery
• graduation costs
• travel costs for travel around London and between campuses

We encourage all students to obtain a laptop. A basic specification will suffice, but ideally the machine would meet the following specification:

• Windows 10 or 11
• 2 x USB 3/3.1 slots
• Intel i5 processor (or higher)
• 8GB Memory (or higher)
• 256GB SSD or M.2 storage (or higher)
• Wi-Fi 6 also called Wi-Fi ax Or
• MacOS Monterey (or newer)
• A 2019 model (or newer)
• 8GB memory (or higher)
• 256GB SSD storage (or higher) If the laptop is USB-C only then you will need a USB A converter. For some forms of coursework, you may require access to software that can only be installed on a Windows device. There is a laptop loan scheme within the department that can be used if you do not have access to a Windows laptop. Further information on the loan scheme will be shared prior to the start of the course.

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.