BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering Sandwich
About this course
BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. Placement experiences are integrated into the course structure.
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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 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
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 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- 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 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
- Sandwich - Year of Professional Experience
- 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 Sandwich 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 Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast do next?
95% 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 Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast?
73% 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 Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering Sandwich 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.
Does BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.