Program Overview

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Electronic and Electrical Engineering, BEng (Hons)

The Electronic and Electrical Engineering, BEng (Hons) program at Swansea University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of electronic and electrical engineering. The program covers a broad range of topics, including digital design, microcontrollers, circuit analysis, and software engineering.

Key Course Details

• UK and International Fees: ｣9,535 (UK), ｣24,500 (International) for the 2026-2027 academic year
• Mode of Study: Campus-based, full-time
• UCAS Code: H602 (3-year full-time), H603 (4-year full-time with a year abroad), H604 (4-year full-time with a year in industry)
• Typical Offer: ABB-BCC at A-level, including Grade B in Mathematics

Course Overview

The program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to become incorporated engineers. The course covers a range of topics, including electrical machines, electronic materials and devices, embedded system design, and power electronics.

Modules

The program consists of a range of modules, including:

• Engineering for People Hackathon
• Digital Design
• Microcontrollers
• Circuit Analysis
• Software Engineering
• Engineering Mathematics
• Instrumentation and Control
• Signals and Systems
• Analogue Design
• Power Engineering
• Introduction to Electromagnetics

Year 1 (Level 4)

In the first year, students take a range of compulsory modules, including:

• Engineering for People Hackathon (10 credits)
• Digital Design (10 credits)
• Microcontrollers (10 credits)
• Circuit Analysis (10 credits)
• Software Engineering (10 credits)
• Engineering Mathematics (20 credits)
• Instrumentation and Control (10 credits)
• Signals and Systems (10 credits)
• Analogue Design (10 credits)
• Power Engineering (10 credits)
• Introduction to Electromagnetics (10 credits)

Year 2 (Level 5)

In the second year, students take a range of compulsory and optional modules, including:

• AI, Machine Learning and Data Analysis (20 credits)
• Electrical Machines (10 credits)
• Electronic Materials and Devices (10 credits)
• Embedded System Design (20 credits)
• Research Project Preparation (0 credits)
• Applied Electromagnetics (10 credits)
• Electrical Machines Laboratory (5 credits)
• Engineering Tutorials: Year 2 (0 credits)
• Electronic Circuits (10 credits)
• Control Systems (10 credits)
• Digital Signal Processing (10 credits)
• Electronic Circuits Laboratory (5 credits)
• Optional modules: Software Engineering (10 credits), Semiconductor Technology (10 credits)

Year 3 (Level 5 or 6)

In the third year, students may take a range of modules, depending on their chosen pathway:

• For the 3-year full-time program:
  • Compulsory modules: Engineering Management (10 credits), Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics (20 credits), Power Electronics (10 credits), Individual Engineering Project (30 credits), Communications (10 credits), Integrated Circuit Design (10 credits), Microwave Circuits and Antennas (10 credits), Nanoelectronics (10 credits)
• For the 4-year full-time with a year abroad program:
  • Study Abroad (120 credits)
• For the 4-year full-time with a year in industry program:
  • Industrial Placement Year (120 credits)

Year 4 (Level 6)

In the final year, students take a range of compulsory modules, including:

• Engineering Management (10 credits)
• Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics (20 credits)
• Power Electronics (10 credits)
• Individual Engineering Project (30 credits)
• Communications (10 credits)
• Integrated Circuit Design (10 credits)
• Microwave Circuits and Antennas (10 credits)
• Nanoelectronics (10 credits)

Entry Requirements

The typical offer for the program is ABB-BCC at A-level, including Grade B in Mathematics. Alternative qualifications, such as BTEC and International Baccalaureate, are also accepted.

How You're Taught

The program is taught through a range of methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Students also have access to a range of digital learning tools, including recorded lectures and online resources.

Welsh Provision

The program does not offer formal Welsh-medium provision, but students may be able to study certain modules through the medium of Welsh. Students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh should contact the university's Academi Hywel Teifi for more information.

Professional Body Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to become incorporated engineers.

Meet Your Lecturers

The program is taught by a range of experienced lecturers, including professors and industry experts. Students can find out more about the lecturers and their research interests on the university's website.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are ｣9,535 (UK) and ｣24,500 (International) for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Funding and Scholarships

The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help students fund their studies. Students can find out more about the available funding on the university's website.

Additional Costs

Students may incur additional costs, such as travel and accommodation costs, while studying on the program. The university provides information on estimated additional costs on its website.

Careers and Employability

The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to become incorporated engineers. Graduates from the program have gone on to work in a range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy.

Academic Support

The university provides a range of academic support services, including academic mentoring, study skills support, and language support. Students can find out more about the available support on the university's website.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

The program offers students the opportunity to study abroad for a year, either through the Erasmus program or through one of the university's international partnerships. Students can find out more about the available study abroad opportunities on the university's website.

How to Apply

Students can apply for the program through the UCAS website. The university also accepts applications from international students, who can apply through the university's website.

Application Deadlines

The application deadline for the program is January 15th for UK and EU students, and June 30th for international students. Students should check the UCAS website for the latest application deadlines.