BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, and Engineering Design. An optional sandwich placement year is available with industry employers. The programme concludes with a Major Engineering Project, allowing students to undertake detailed research in a chosen subject area.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 112 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BBC to include Mathematics and a numerate subject such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include Mathematics and a numerate subject such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject which must include Maths and Engineering or Science modules Access to HE: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Maths/Science and obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional Requirements: GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 69%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 10%
- Other qualifications: 15%
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 for Engineers
- Electrical Principles
- Engineering Applications
- Programming for Electronics Engineering
- Analogue and Digital Electronics
- Professional Development and Industrial Practice
- Communication Engineering
- Power, Machines and Control
- Electrical Principles and Analytical Methods
- Configuration and Programming of Embedded Systems
- Advanced Electronic Systems
- Leadership and Product Development
- Industrial Management
- Power Electronics Application
- Advanced Embedded Systems
- Electronics Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £45,500. 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 South Wales 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 at University of South Wales?
88% 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 South Wales?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of South Wales 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.