BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About this course
BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, and Control Systems. Placement experiences are integrated into the curriculum to connect academic theory with real-world industry practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Mathematics and at least one from Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Technology and Design, Electronics, Further Mathematics or Double Award Life & Health Sciences. IB: 33 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 52%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Modules
- Mathematics 1
- Embedded Systems
- Electrical Engineering
- Digital Systems
- Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
- Signals and Communications
- Embedded Systems 2
- Mathematics
- Employability Skills and Placement Preparation
- Electrical Power Engineering 2
- Signals and Control
- Digital Systems
- Communications
- Electronics and Circuits
- Project 3
- Engineering Entrepreneurship
- Connected Health
- High Frequency System Techniques
- Electrical Power and Energy
- Networks and Communications Protocols
- Signal Processing and Communications
- Control Systems Engineering
- Digital Audio Effects
- Power Electronics and Motor Drives
- Advanced Electronics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £37,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £4,000 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Queen's University Belfast 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 Queen's University Belfast?
76% 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 Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Queen's University Belfast?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.