BEng Electronic Design Engineering MEng/
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electronic Design Engineering, covering the electronic product development cycle. Core topics include Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Programming, Systems Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course spans four years and culminates in an individual capstone project. The curriculum integrates the UN Sustainable Development Goals into engineering practice.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BEng (Hons) 112-128 UCAS tariff points At least three A-levels, including Mathematics and a science subject. Or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, such as a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering or a related subject, such as Aerospace / Aeronautical / Electrical / Electronic / Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering (grades DMM). Alternatively, an Access Course in a relevant Engineering subject, which has been passed with all Maths and Physics units passed at Level 3 (112 UCAS points), will be considered. Applications from those that have undertaken an Engineering foundation year will also be considered. MEng: 128-144 UCAS tariff points At least three A-levels, including Mathematics and two science subjects. Or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, such as a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering or a related subject, such as Aerospace / Aeronautical / Electrical / Electronic / Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering (grades DDM). Alternatively, an Access Course in a relevant Engineering subject, which has been passed with all Maths and Physics units passed at Level 3 (128 UCAS points), will be considered. Applications from those that have undertaken an Engineering foundation year will also be considered. BEng (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points A minimum of 64 UCAS points from A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
What students say
Based on about 135 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 355 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 56%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 16%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 60%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Electrical Engineering Principles
- Electronic Circuits and Systems
- Engineering Mathematics and Programming
- Navigate with Microcontroller Projects
- Advanced Mathematics and AI
- Computer Aided Electronic Design
- Exploring Electronic Instrumentation and Project Management
- Systems Engineering
- Advanced Electronic Systems
- BEng Project
- Communication Systems and Digital Signal Processing
- Future Skills Apply
- Fuel Cells Technology and Advanced CAD
- Industrial Robotics and Human Robot Interaction
- MEng Team Project
- Product Cycle Analysis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electronic Design Engineering MEng/ at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electronic Design Engineering MEng/ at Kingston University do next?
72% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electronic Design Engineering MEng/ at Kingston University?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Electronic Design Engineering MEng/ at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BEng Electronic Design Engineering MEng/ at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Electronic Design Engineering MEng/ at Kingston University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.