Program Overview

Electronic Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Attendance

• Full-time
• Part-time

Location

• Online learning
• Preston Campus

Start

• September 2025

Duration

• 3 years

UCAS Code

• H610

Delivery

• In-person

Foundation year available

• Yes

Placement option

• Yes

Study this course in Cyprus

• Yes

Course Description

Learn the fundamental principles of electronic engineering and the programming skills necessary for modern embedded system design on this well-respected course. Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.

Why Study with Us

• Access cutting-edge resources through our Advanced Digital Manufacturing Technology (ADMT) facility.
• Experience state-of-the-art manufacturing hardware and software: CISCO industrial networks; manufacturing execution systems; and industrial robots.
• Our courses equip you with skills which are in huge demand globally. You could be involved in the design, development, and testing of everything from driverless cars and drones to 3D printers and medical scanners.

Important Information

• You can also study this course online.

What You'll Do

• Tailor your studies to include various specialist topics according to your interests and ambitions.
• Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
• Opportunities for paid, real-world industrial experience working on ERDF funded commercial projects and summer undergraduate internships.

Study in Our Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC)

During your studies with us, you'll benefit from our new £35 million EIC building, which provides an integrated teaching space in state-of-the-art facilities.

Modules

Year 1

• Digital and Programmable Systems
• Electrical and Electronic Systems
• Design and Sustainability
• Engineering Analysis
• Engineering Practice
• Fundamentals of Engineering Science (S1)

Year 2

• Project
• Software Development
• Signals and Systems Analysis
• Electronic Systems
• Digital Systems

Year 3

• Microcontroller Systems
• Machine Intelligence
• Computer-Aided Instrumentation
• Imaging and Vision Systems
• Engineering Project with Sustainability

Optional Modules

• Robotic Systems
• Data Communications and IoT

Accreditations

• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) - BEng

Entry Requirements

• UCAS: 104 points at A2 including grade C in A-Level Maths and Physics or STEM
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering including Merit in Maths units
• BTEC Diploma: DD - DD* in Engineering including Maths units
• Pass Access Course: 104 points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 104 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 5 Maths and Physics or STEM
• T Level: M including Maths and Physics
• IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 per year (full-time), £1,623 for the placement year, £1,587 per 20 credits (part-time)
• International: £17,325 per year (full-time), £9,535 per year (online full-time)

Scholarships and Bursaries

• Care Leaver Bursary
• Estranged student support
• Dependants Bursary
• Financial support package

Future Careers and Job Role

• Electronic Engineering graduates are in greater demand than ever and career options include working in high-value manufacturing in the aerospace industry, in the Ministry of Defence or in research or development.
• Careers in digital communications, consumer electronics, security and surveillance, as well as banking and commerce, are also open to graduates.

Learning and Assessment

• A three-year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study.
• Modules comprise a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions, and independent study.
• Assessment uses formal examinations and coursework. The balance of assessment varies from module to module. A typical breakdown over the full course is in the range 60%-70% examination, 30%-40% coursework, exclusive of major individual project work.