BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, covering electronic systems and electrical engineering principles. Core topics include Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Programming, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The first year is shared across all engineering disciplines, providing a broad foundation before specialisation. The programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and meets the educational requirement for Incorporated Engineer status.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Maths and one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology (Use of Maths, Mathematical Studies, Critical Thinking and General Studies not accepted) IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points, including 5 in Higher Level Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and Higher Level 5 in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Geography or Design Technology
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 53%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 45%
- Learning resources: 67%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 67%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Foundation course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Digital Devices and Systems
- Engineering Design I
- Electronic Devices and Systems
- Engineering Mathematics and Programming I
- Engineering Mathematics and Programming II
- General Engineering Science
- Mechanics of Materials and Manufacturing
- Professional Engineering Skills - Social Responsibility
- Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Communication Systems
- Digital Systems and Microcontroller Principles
- Electrical Engineering and Sustainability
- Electronic Systems
- Engineering Design and Professional Skills
- Mathematics, Programming and AI
- Signals and Systems
- Advanced Electronics
- Digital Communication Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Individual Project
- Machine Vision and Perception for Robotics
- Professional Engineering skills - Management and Quality
- Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Brunel University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £52,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Brunel University of London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Brunel University of London?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Brunel University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Brunel University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Brunel University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Brunel University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.