BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Computer Architecture, and Programming. The course offers an optional sandwich placement year for hands-on industry experience. An individual project in the final year allows independent research or design work.
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Entry requirements
A level: 112 points to include grade C in A level mathematics and grade E from a second relevant subject. Relevant subjects include applied ICT, applied science, applied science (DA), biology, chemistry, computing/computer science, DT (product design resistant materials), DT (systems and control tech) DT product design (textiles tech), electronics, engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, further maths/use of, statistics, music technology, physics, technology and design. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM in a relevant science subject to include Merit in a Maths module. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall to include 5 in Higher Level Maths 3 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 points, including H4 in Maths and H5 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. GCSE equivalent English and Maths accepted within. SQA Advanced Higher: 112 points, including grade C in Advanced Higher Maths and Grade E in a second relevant Advanced Higher subject. GCSE equivalent English and Maths accepted within. All Access courses: The tutor will look at Access on an individual basis. Please contact the admissions team at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk .
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 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 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 8%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 54%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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
- Electrical Industrial Placement
- Stage 1 Electrical/Robotics Placement Preparation
- Analogue Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Electrical Principles and Machines
- Embedded System Design and Build
- Engineering Mathematics
- Stage 2 Electrical/Robotics Placement Preparation
- Power Electronics and Generation
- Communication Systems
- Real Time Systems Project
- Engineering Mathematics and Control
- Engineering Quality Management
- Introduction to Robotics
- Information and Communication Signal Processing
- Design and Control of Renewable Energy Technology
- Individual Project
- Real-Time Embedded Programming for Autonomous and AI Systems
- High Speed Communications
- Introduction to Machine Learning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £44,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Plymouth do next?
80% 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 Plymouth?
82% 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 Plymouth?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Plymouth?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.