BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, combining electronics, computing, and power systems. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a foundation year for students without standard entry qualifications, followed by a group project in later years involving the design and implementation of an electrical or electronic system. Practical modules cover specialist areas including power electronics and renewable energy systems.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects. T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C /4 including Maths and English or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 43 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Information Technology Professionals: 7%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 68%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 5%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamental Tools for Engineers
- Design Studies for Engineers
- Analytical Studies for Engineers
- Fundamentals of Engineering Practice
- Foundation Mathematics
- Study Skills and Information Technology
- Digital and Programmable Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Design and Sustainability
- Engineering Analysis
- Engineering Practice
- Fundamentals of Engineering Science (S1)
- Project
- Signals and Systems Analysis
- Electronic Systems
- Digital Systems
- Power Systems and Energy Conversion
- Software Development
- Data Communications and IoT
- Power Electronic Systems
- Sustainable Energy Systems and Control
- Engineering Project with Sustainability
- Machine Intelligence
- Computer-Aided Instrumentation
- Microcontrollers and Real Time Embedded Systems
- Imaging and Vision Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £43,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering at University of Lancashire do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering at University of Lancashire?
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 & Electronic Engineering at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering at University of Lancashire 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 & Electronic Engineering at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering at University of Lancashire?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.