Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-Up)
Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-01 | - |
2026-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-Up) BEng Hons
Overview
If you've already started your career and want to top up your HND or Foundation degree to a full Bachelor's degree, this BEng (Hons) Electronic Systems Engineering top-up degree course is ideal.
Enhance your engineering skills and increase your contribution to your organisation with the potential to level up in a new role and increase your salary.
Study anywhere that suits you, over two or three years, while developing your potential as a skilled electronic engineer in areas such as consumer and professional electronics, robotics, defence, broadcasting and telecommunications.
Course Highlights
- Put mathematical models into practice, using computer-based design and simulation techniques
- Get a core understanding of analogue and digital electronics, data communications and signal processing
- Design systems, simulate and test prototypes using various technologies
- Design economic solutions to meet the complex specifications of consumers today, using engineering analysis software tools
Benefits of Distance Learning
- Work from anywhere, at your own pace, in your own time – with interactive online learning materials hosted on our virtual learning environment, Moodle, and available 24/7 on any device
- Access to over 600,000 ebooks, 55,000 online journals, digital newspapers and a postal loan service from our University Library
- Invitations to online forums where you can discuss your studies with other students and your lecturers
- Access to all student support services via email, phone, online chat or video call
Entry Requirements
Typical Offer (September 2025 / January 2026 start)
- Relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, foundation degree or Advanced Diploma, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc), in a relevant subject
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5
Careers and Opportunities
As an senior electronic engineer, you can expect a salary from £40,000 to £65,000.
If you're planning to stay with your current employer after graduating, you could use this top up course to secure a more senior role. But you could also apply your skills to any number of roles in industries that require engineers.
All engineering roles are listed in the UK Government’s 'skills shortage list' – which means engineers are currently in high demand. And the 2019 IET Skills and Demand in Industry report found that a third of employers increased their engineering and technology workforce in the previous 3 years.
You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement.
Modules
Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits. You'll need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits.
If you study this course over 2 years, you'll probably study modules worth 60 credits a year. If you do the course over 3 years, you'll likely study modules worth 40 credits a year.
Year 1
- Electronics - 20 credits
- Data Communications - 20 credits
- Digital Signal Processing - 20 credits
Year 2
- Foundation of Artificial Intelligence - 20 credits
- Quality Management - 20 credits
- Individual Project - 20 credits
Teaching
Most of the course is delivered via our interactive virtual learning environment. With access to all the study material you’ll need, discussion forums and the chance to connect with peers and lecturers via chat sessions, you’ll have plenty of academic support and heaps of resources.
Supporting You
As a distance learner, you can get support via video and phone from teaching and support staff to enhance your learning experience and help you succeed. You can build your personalised network of support from the following people and services:
- Personal tutor
- Learning support tutors
- Academic skills support
- Wellbeing and mental health support
- Disability advice and additional support
- Library support
Costs and Funding
Tuition Fees
- UK/Channel Islands/Isle of Man students and International students: £3,180 a year (2-year study mode), £2,120 a year (3-year study mode)
- EU students (including Transition Scholarship): £3,180 a year (2-year study mode), £2,120 a year (3-year study mode)
Funding Your Studies
Find out how to fund your studies, including the scholarships and bursaries you could get. You can also find more about tuition fees and living costs, including what your tuition fees cover.
Applying from outside the UK? Find out about funding options for international students.
Additional Course Costs
These course-related costs aren’t included in the tuition fees. So you’ll need to budget for them when you plan your spending.
- Accommodation and living costs
- Recommended reading
- General costs
- Final year project
- Sitting exams at external exam centres
How to Apply
Apply for this part-time course using our online application form.
- September 2025 start
- January 2026 start
Our courses fill up quickly, so submit your application as soon as you decide which course you want to study.