BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Southampton

Programme overview

This degree will teach you to design new technologies and solve some of today’s biggest engineering challenges. You'll look into subjects like smarter energy distribution and intelligent robotics. Learn from researchers who will share their passion for their areas of expertise.

What you will study

Our electronics and electrical engineering course balances theory with practical work, ensuring you gain the skill set you’ll need in today’s industry. Across the first 2 years, you’ll gain a strong foundation in mathematical and programming skills. You’ll also be learning hands-on skills in the lab from the very start.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, manufacturing, education, finance and insurance, public administration and defence, scientific and technical. Careers directly related to the course include electrical engineer, electronic engineer, design and development engineer, technology analyst, systems engineer, telecommunications engineer, controls engineer, robotics engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: AAA including mathematics and either physics, further mathematics, electronics or computer science. IB: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), and 6 at Higher Level in either Physics or Computer Science. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 33,500 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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