BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering at University of Essex

Programme overview

The BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering builds a foundation in core engineering and computer science theory, covering analogue circuits, digital and embedded systems design and communications, with options in areas such as assistive technologies, computer games and artificial intelligence.

Department: School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering | Duration: 3 years (4 years with an optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Team Project Challenge, Mathematics for Engineers I and II, Introduction to Programming with C, Fundamentals of Digital Systems, Digital Electronic Systems and Foundations of Electronics I and II. Year 2 includes Engineering Mathematics, Analogue Circuit Design, Digital Systems Design, Engineering Electromagnetics, C Programming and Embedded Systems and Signal Processing; the final year includes Advanced Embedded Systems Design, High Level Digital Design and an Individual Capstone Project Challenge.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in engineering (design, development, research, diagnostics, manufacture), IT (software, hardware, cyber security) and business (marketing, management, consultancy, patent law).

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: GCSE Science grade C/4, plus 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels, including B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics (A-level Use of Mathematics is not accepted in its place; BTEC qualifications must include Distinction in Further Mathematics for Technicians or Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems to meet the Maths requirement). IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects including 5 in Higher Level Mathematics; the GCSE Science requirement can be met with 2 in Standard level Science, 2 in Higher level Science or 4 in IB Middle Years Science. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or a specified score in an equivalent accepted test; a pre-sessional English pathway is available for those who do not meet the IELTS requirement. Applications are made through UCAS (Essex institution code E70).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK tuition fee per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Placement year: 20% of the standard tuition fee for that year; full year abroad: 15%. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,325 a year. International tuition fee per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Placement year: 20% of the standard tuition fee for that year; full year abroad: 15%. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years (4 years with an optional placement or study abroad year)

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