BEng Electronic and Communication Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, combining analogue electronics, digital systems, and communications. Core topics include circuit design, embedded systems, signal processing, microelectronics, computer architecture, systems design, and programming. The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), partly meeting the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer registration. A final-year project allows students to investigate an engineering topic in depth, with options for industry-based work.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level. A Levels must include Mathematics and at least one other suitable Science/Technology subject as listed in Additional Information. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications which must include the accepted qualifications as listed in Additional Information. Merit at T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing (Core) Full Qualification. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering. DDM-DMM in BTEC Science/Technology Level 3 Extended Diploma is also acceptable with A Level Mathematics at least at Grade C. See Additional Information for further details of what is accepted. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above in a relevant Science/Technology subject as listed in Additional Information. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which must include Science/Technology subject as listed in Additional Information.
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 30%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 27%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 47%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 6%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 58%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 38%
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
- Final Year Project
- Communication Systems
- Digital Signal Processing Applications
- Analogue System Integration
- Digital System Integration
- Engineering Computational Skills
- Professional Skills and Research Awareness
- Engineering Science
- Electronic System Fundamentals
- Engineering Design, Manufacture and Test
- Materials and Mechanics
- Enterprise: Electronic Product Design and Manufacture
- Signal Analysis and Control
- Embedded Systems
- Electronics 2
- Electrical Principles 2
- Communications
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electronic and Communication Engineering at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £38,500. 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 Electronic and Communication Engineering at University of Huddersfield 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 Communication Engineering at University of Huddersfield?
86% 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 Communication Engineering at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electronic and Communication Engineering at University of Huddersfield 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 Communication Engineering at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Electronic and Communication Engineering at University of Huddersfield?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.