BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, covering electronics and computer systems. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An optional industry placement year is available. The final year includes an individual project based on an engineering theme of industrial relevance.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language and Mathematics at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS points. If you are applying for September 2027, the entry requirements will be 104 points. A level: Two full A-levels required as a minimum, to include grade C in Maths or a C in a numerate science (Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design Technology, Computer Science or Statistics). BTEC: Grade MPP from a Maths, Physics or a numerate science. T level: To be assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on subject.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 55%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Analogue Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Engineering Mathematics
- Introduction to Computer and Network Systems
- Engineering Python
- Professional Development and Practices
- Digital Signal Processing
- Electromagnetism and Electrical Group Design 1
- Antenna and Transmission Systems
- Control and Power Systems
- Electrical Circuit Analysis
- Power Electronics
- Powertrain, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
- Industrial Management and Project Preparation
- Final Year Project
- Control and Power Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Automation and Robotics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Salford 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 Salford?
93% 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 Salford?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Does BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Salford?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.