BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About this course
BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering, an electrical and electronic engineering degree focused on technical principles and system design. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, and Microelectronics. The course includes hands-on projects developed with industry partners, alongside options for summer placements or a dedicated year in industry. The first year covers core engineering foundations through compulsory modules such as Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project, Fundamentals of Mechanics, Fundamentals of Materials, Fundamentals of Electronics, and Fundamentals of Engineering. The second year progresses into specialised technical areas with compulsory modules including Electronic Engineering Challenge Project, Microcontroller Engineering, Modelling of Engineering Systems, Communication and Networking Technologies, Analogue and Digital Electronics Design, Control Engineering, and Electrical Machines and Drives.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB - ABB. Required subjects: GCE A-Level Maths grade B and another science* subject at grade B. Candidates may offer GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. *GCE A-Level/AS science includes: Biology/Human Biology**; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. IB: 34/665-32/655.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 84%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 61%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 25%
- South East: 28%
- South West: 22%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing
- Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project
- Fundamentals of Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Materials
- Fundamentals of Electronics
- Fundamentals of Engineering
- Electronic Engineering Challenge Project
- Microcontroller Engineering
- Modelling of Engineering Systems
- Communication and Networking Technologies
- Analogue and Digital Electronics Design
- Control Engineering
- Electrical Machines and Drives
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £54,000. The £42,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Exeter do next?
95% 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 University of Exeter?
85% 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 University of Exeter?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Exeter 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 Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Exeter 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 University of Exeter?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.