Program Overview

---

Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Study Abroad) BEng Hons

The Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Study Abroad) BEng Hons program at Lancaster University is a four-year undergraduate degree that combines theoretical foundations with practical skills in electronic and electrical engineering.

Overview

This program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of engineering principles and practices, as well as specialized knowledge in electronic and electrical engineering. The first year of the program focuses on general engineering, covering topics such as circuitry, instrumentation, heat transfer, and manufacturing.

Top Reasons to Study with Us

• Practical hands-on courses, including lab-based sessions and project work
• Brand new state-of-the-art facilities
• Opportunity to gain real-world experience with placement years

Broaden Your Horizons

The program offers the opportunity to enrich your university experience with a year overseas at one of our partner universities. This experience allows you to immerse yourself in a different cultural and academic community, broadening your perspectives and enhancing your employability.

What to Expect

The four-year BEng Hons Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Study Abroad) degree includes:

• A general engineering first year, covering topics such as circuitry and instrumentation, heat transfer, and manufacturing
• Specialization in electronic and electrical engineering from Year 2, developing core skills as an engineer and building familiarity with power engineering, analogue circuitry, and digital systems
• A substantial project in the final year, often interdisciplinary in nature and linked with industry or one of our research groups

Personal Development

Throughout the program, you will develop valuable transferable skills, including:

• Working in collaboration
• Communication
• Design and build skills
• Practical skills in diagnosis and testing, system maintenance, and digital proficiencies
• Ability to consider and maintain work safety practices in a range of environments

Your Department

The program is part of the Faculty of Science and Technology, specifically within the Engineering department.

Course Accreditation

The program has full or partial CEng eligibility, accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Engineering Council.

Careers

Graduates of the Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Study Abroad) BEng Hons program will have a broad range of subject-specific skills, including CAD design, understanding electrical circuits, power systems, and more. The transferable skills developed during the program, such as creative thinking, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making, will make you a sought-after employee in various sectors, including defense, power generation, automotive, telecoms, and utilities.

Graduate Destinations

Our graduates have progressed into roles such as:

• Graduate Electrical Engineer
• PhD Candidate
• Network Engineer
• Electronics Engineer
• Graduate Engineer
• Electronic Engineer
• Engineer
• Electrical Power Engineer
• Senior Applications Engineer
• Graduate Electrical and Electronics Engineer
• AWS Platform Engineer

Entry Requirements

The typical entry requirements for this program include:

• A levels: ABB, including Mathematics and a physical science subject
• Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis
• Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: Accepted in place of one A level
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in an Engineering-related subject
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall, including specific grades in Mathematics and physical science subjects
• GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 6/B, English Language grade 4/C
• English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component

Course Structure

The program is structured over four years, with the first year focusing on general engineering and subsequent years specializing in electronic and electrical engineering.

Core Modules

• Year 1:
  • Applied Engineering Mathematics
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Skills
  • Engineering Systems
  • Engineering Thermofluids
  • Fundamental Engineering Mathematics
• Year 2:
  • Control and Robotics
  • Digital Electronics and Software
  • Electrical Circuits and Analogue Electronics
  • Electromagnetism and Communications
  • Electronics Materials and Manufacturing
  • Power Engineering
• Year 3: Study Abroad
• Year 4:
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship
  • High Frequency Circuit Engineering and Communications
  • Individual Project
  • Power Electronics and Applications

Fees and Funding

The annual tuition fee for the 2026/27 academic year is:

• Home: £9,790
• International: £30,770

Additional Fees and Funding Information

• Additional costs for this course: Approximately £30 for laboratory clothing
• College fees: £40 for undergraduates and research students, £15 for students on one-year courses
• Computer equipment and internet access: Students are expected to have access to a computer and reliable internet access

Scholarships and Bursaries

You will be automatically considered for our main scholarships and bursaries when you apply.

Available Scholarships

• Lancaster Bursary: £1,000 in each year of study, based on household income
• Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – Home: £3,000 in your first year of study, based on entry grades
• International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study, based on entry grades
• Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study, based on nationality or country of domicile and entry grades
• International Study Centre Progression Scholarship: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study, based on nationality or country of domicile and entry grades
• India Scholarship – Undergraduate: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study, based on nationality or country of permanent residence
• Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship: Full fees, up to £5,000 per year living costs, based on refugee/humanitarian protection status

Tom Millen Engineering Scholarship

A £1,500 bursary available to two outstanding Engineering students each year, based on academic performance and social mobility criteria.

Our Facilities

The School of Engineering has a range of facilities, including:

• Teaching Lab
• Breakout Space
• Computer Labs
• Engineering Projects Lab
• Main Lab
• Electronics Lab
• Additive Manufacturing Lab
• Chemical Engineering Lab

Similar Courses

Other courses available in the Engineering department include:

• Chemical Engineering BEng Hons
• Chemical Engineering MEng Hons
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng Hons
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng Hons
• Engineering BEng Hons
• Engineering MEng Hons
• Mechanical Engineering BEng Hons
• Mechanical Engineering MEng Hons
• Mechatronic Engineering BEng Hons
• Mechatronic Engineering MEng Hons
• Nuclear Engineering BEng Hons
• Nuclear Engineering MEng Hons

Important Information

The University reserves the right to make changes to advertised courses. In exceptional circumstances, we may need to amend the programs and provision advertised.

Our Students' Charter

We believe in the importance of a strong and productive partnership between our students and staff. The Students' Charter articulates this relationship and the standards to which the University and its students aspire.