BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University

Programme overview

The BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering teaches students to design intelligent, connected and sustainable systems across embedded systems, communications, robotics, control engineering and power systems. Teaching is hands-on through lab work, team projects and real-world challenges, with an optional year-long industrial placement or study abroad. It is accredited by the IET and the Institute of Measurement and Control, and students who meet the criteria can transfer to the MEng.

Duration: 4 years full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules are Mathematics 1, Engineering Science, IoT Systems 1, Engineering for Society, Mechanical Principles and Electrical Principles.

Career pathways

Graduates work as electronics, systems, communications and robotics engineers, with some moving into AI, data analysis or project management. Past students have joined employers including NXP Semiconductors, BAE Systems, Siemens, Rolls-Royce, Aggreko, Scottish Power, Virgin Media O2, Leonardo and BT Group.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 standard entry: UCAS Tariff 96; Scottish Higher BBCC or equivalent including Higher in Maths and a Science or Technology; A Level CCC in Maths and a Science or Electronics subject. Minimum entry (widening access applicants only): UCAS Tariff 90; Higher BCCC including Maths and a Science or Technology; A Level CCC including A Level Maths and a Science or Electronics subject. Year 2 entry: HNC Electrical or Electronic Engineering with B in Graded Unit 1. Year 3 entry: HND in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering or equivalent with a minimum grade B in the graded units. English language: IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5. Attendance at the GCU Maths Summer School is strongly recommended.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full time

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