BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of West London

Programme overview

Electrical and electronic engineering touches on almost every aspect of modern life, from communications to electrical power distribution and health care. If you want to maintain and develop new technologies for our ever-changing world, this BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree will prepare you to do so. Demand for engineers is high, and this course combines academic studies with practical applications of engineering design to give you the technical and personal skills you will need to succeed as a professional engineer.

Duration: 1 year top-up; 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Electrical and electronic engineering touches on almost every aspect of modern life, from communications to electrical power distribution and health care. If you want to maintain and develop new technologies for our ever-changing world, this course will prepare you to do so. Demand for engineers is high, and this course combines academic studies with practical applications of engineering design to give you the technical and personal skills you will need to succeed as a professional engineer. Modules include: Professional and Sustainable Engineering; Renewable Power Engineering; Develop an understanding of communications systems; Control Systems; Development Project; Programming for Engineers; Mathematics for Engineering 1; Electrical Theory; Electronic Circuits; Fundamentals of Power Systems.

Career pathways

Popular jobs for electrical engineering degree graduates include electronic engineer, electrical engineer and software engineer. Alternatively, you may choose to explore a related area of study. Job roles include: electronic engineer; electrical engineer; software engineer; electronic design automation (EDA) engineer; biomedical engineer; research and development engineer.

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Entry requirements

112-120; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C including Maths and/or Physics. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. Additional requirements for the 1-year top-up. The 1-year top-up course is not accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. You will need either a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree (FdEng) equivalent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or successful completion of two years on a degree programme in a relevant subject with an overall grade of merit, or above. Due to the nature of this one-year programme, applications will be considered individually to ensure prior learning can be mapped to the course modules. You will also have to demonstrate knowledge and experience through an interview and a test on engineering mathematics and electrical and electronic principles. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. UCAS/course code: H660, R123.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Top-up (1 year, September 2027); Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Top-up (1 year, September 2027); Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year top-up; 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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