BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Computer Architecture, and Programming. The course follows a block delivery format studying one module at a time across six-week periods, and a six-week micro/virtual placement module is built into the programme. A final-year honours project is completed independently, and an optional professional placement year is available after year two.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other Level 3 requirements below. A Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) Must include A Level Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) subject at grade C or above, unless you have GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or above AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Preferred subject for the Extended Diploma: Engineering Must include one of the following, unless you have GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above: A Level Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) subject at grade C or above; a Distinction in the Mathematics for Technicians BTEC unit; a Merit in the Further Mathematics for Technicians BTEC unit; or a Merit in the Calculus BTEC unit. T Level: Merit overall. Accepted subjects: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject. WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be a Science, Technology, Engineerin
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 25%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 66%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 8%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Aided Design
- Electronic Circuits Design
- Electrical Machinery and Drives
- Embedded Control Systems Design
- Electrical Power Systems Engineering
- Leadership for Engineering Excellence
- Sustainable Energy and Smart Grid
- Final Year Honours Project
- Engineering Micro/Virtual Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £37,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Birmingham City University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Birmingham City University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Birmingham City University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.