Program Overview

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)

Course Description

Gain a real career advantage on this exciting degree which will put you at the forefront of future technologies. With the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering on your CV, you can join one of the UK’s most in-demand professions.

What You Will Study

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Optional Placement Year
• Year 3

Core modules:

• Engineering Workshop
• Engineering Science
• Engineering Design 1
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Engineering Applications and Professional Development
• Electrical Circuits and Devices

How You Will Learn

The programme is taught through a mix of lectures, tutorials and laboratory work. Mini-projects are also used as a hands-on way of learning real-world skills.

How You Are Assessed

Assessment is through a careful blend of assignment and examination. Assignments may relate to work at the computer or in the laboratory, or may involve a piece of written or analytical work.

Who Will Teach You

• Martin Sole, Programme Leader

Careers

When you graduate, a wide range of employment opportunities will open up for you in electrical and electronic engineering. You could move into areas as diverse as avionics, medical electronics, automotive electrical and electronic systems, electrical power generation, the rail industry or music and entertainment.

Entry Requirements

• UCAS points: 112
• A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in either Maths, Physics or another related subject)
• T Level: Merit (Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control)
• BTEC: DMM. Equivalent qualifications include BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma in Engineering or Physics with a minimum of a Merit in the Maths unit
• GCSE: Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
• Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects
• English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 per year (full-time), £1,190 per 20 credit module (part-time)
• International: £16,900 per year (full-time), N/A (part-time)

Additional Costs and Optional Extras

• Included in your fees:
  • Free student membership of relevant professional accreditation body
  • Some essential educational software packages
  • Use of resources such as computer rooms, workshops and laboratories
  • Use of PPE kits in workshops as and when required
  • One industrial visit during induction week/first year
  • Talks from expert industry speakers
  • Small allowance for final year project
• Mandatory costs not included in your fees:
  • Additional Educational Software approx. £100
  • Computer Accessories approx. £50
  • Workshop material approx. £100
  • Additional Industry visits approx. £50
  • Additional expenses for final year project approx. £50
• Optional costs not included in your fees:
  • Lots of e-books are available for free through the University Library, however you may wish to purchase a hard copy of these at your own expense
  • Personal computer or tablet computer approx. £500

Discover Uni

• Full-time: 67% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• Full-time: 86% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• Full-time: 90% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

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