BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About this course
BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, and Control Systems. The degree includes a major individual project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including A* in Mathematics and A in either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Computer Science
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering (H600) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 42%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 14%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started
- A levels: 74%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 17%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 2%
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.
- Accredited by the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Digital Electronics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Practice
- Programming and Software Engineering
- Electronic Materials and Devices
- Mathematics for EEE 1E1
- Mathematics for EEE 1E2
- Microcontroller Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Signals and Systems
- Electronic Circuit Design
- Generation and Transport of Electrical Energy
- Control Systems I
- Fundamentals of Communications Engineering
- Embedded Systems Project
- Machines, Drives & Power Electronics
- Digital Systems Design
- Individual Project
- Commercial Technology Development
- Numerical Analysis
- Data Networking
- Power Electronics
- Power System Analysis
- Concurrent Systems
- Digital Mobile Communications
- High Speed Digital and Mixed Signal Design
- Digital Signal Processing
- Transmission Lines & Optical Fibres
- Computer Systems Architecture
- Control Systems II
- Sensors & Instrumentation
- Power System Plant & Protection
- Electrical Drive Systems
- Independent Study and Technical Explanations
- Leadership in Action Online Unit
- Understanding Mental Health
- AI: robot overlord, replacement, or colleague?
- Trust and Security in a Digital World: From Fake News to Cyber Criminals
- Creating a Sustainable World: 21st Century Challenges and the Sustainable Development Goals
- Digital Society: Your Place in a Networked World
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £52,000. The £41,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Manchester do next?
60% 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 Manchester?
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 Manchester?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Manchester 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. Accredited by the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) 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.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Manchester?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.