Program Overview

Overview of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) Degree

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) degree is a 4-year full-time program with a placement year or a 3-year full-time program. This course provides students with a thorough grounding in the subjects required to invent, design, apply, and integrate electrical and electronic components and systems in various industrial sectors.

Program Details

• The program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), licensed by the UK Engineering Council.
• It provides an excellent platform for graduates wishing to register with the Engineering Council as an Incorporated Engineer or to progress to Chartered Engineer status.
• The transferable skills developed throughout the program will also assist students in a wide variety of professions and career routes.

What You'll Study

The courses within the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering are unique from day one with industry-focused content, meaning students can learn the skills and knowledge to build a successful career from the very start. Whilst there are compulsory modules throughout the course, there will be an opportunity for students to specialize in a specific area through their optional module choices during the third year for BEng students, and during the third and fourth years for MEng students.

Year 1

• Core Mathematics
• Circuit Analysis
• Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
• Programming and Software Engineering
• Digital Systems
• Applied Engineering

Year 2

• Electronics
• Project Design and Management
• Communications
• Advanced Mathematics 1
• Advanced Electromagnetism
• Control System Design 1
• Advanced Mathematics 2
• Power Conversion and Networks
• Control System Design 2

Final Year

• Individual Project
• Engineering Management: Finance, Law and Quality
• Systems Engineering Applications Theory
• Optional modules:
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Embedded Systems Design and Implementation
  • Bioelectricity and Biophotonics Engineering
  • Power Electronics
  • Cybersecurity for Embedded Systems
  • Deployment of Machine Learning Inference Models in loT Devices
  • Microwave Communication Systems
  • Electronic System Design with FPGAs

How You'll Study

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Independent study
• Group work
• Supervision
• Workshops
• Laboratory work
• Practical sessions

How You'll Be Assessed

We use a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Lecture-based modules assessed by a combination of coursework and formal examinations taken at the end of each semester.
• Project module assessments requiring written reports and technical presentations.

Placement Year

• The majority of undergraduate degree programs within the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering provide students with the opportunity to undertake a salaried placement year.
• Our dedicated placements team is notified of vacancies and opportunities throughout the academic year and provides support with the application process to help students secure a suitable placement.

Entry Requirements

To learn more about the qualifications we typically accept, please select your country from the drop-down menu below.

General Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for each course should be read alongside the University’s general entry requirements, which give further details on acceptable subjects, alternative UK and international qualifications, and minimum English language requirements.

Contextual Admissions

The University’s admissions process uses contextual information to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers listed below.

Tuition Fees for 2026 Entry

UK Fees

• Full-time course per annum: £9,535
• Placement year: Approximately 20% of the full-time fee

International Fees

• Full-time course per annum: £30,700
• Placement year: Approximately 20% of the full-time fee

Your Future Career

The UK has a wealth of engineering and technology companies, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to multinational global corporations. Our courses are industry-led and are designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to have a successful career upon completion.

Career Support Services

Your time at Loughborough University will form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting career. With so many opportunities available, you’ll never be short of ways to improve your employability.

Companies Students Have Worked for After Graduating

Recent graduate destinations include Apple, ARM, BAE Systems, BT, E.ON, Ericsson, Goodrich, National Instruments, Network Rail, Npower, Qinetiq, Rolls-Royce, Selex, Siemens, and Toyota. In roles such as Graduate Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, and Electrical/Electronic Engineer.