BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include circuit design, computer architecture, embedded systems, signal processing, microelectronics, and control systems. The programme offers an optional industry placement year for practical experience. Students complete a capstone project in their final year.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects including Mathematics, Physics or Electronics BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) in a relevant subject. Must include distinctions in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics. BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) in a relevant subject. Must include distinctions in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Access to HE Diploma in a relevant Engineering subject to include at least 30 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction and level 3 Mathematics (Calculus, Differentiation and Integration) – all with Grade Merit. International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level and must include Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level. We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 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%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 72%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills
- Maths for Engineering and Science
- Media and Communication Skills
- Engineering and Construction in Practice
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Engineering Principles
- Applied Mathematics & Computing
- AC Circuits and Electronic Principles
- Electrical Materials & Fields
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 2
- Applied Electronics
- Dynamics and Control
- Advanced Mathematics and Modelling
- Digital Communications & Telecommunication Networks
- Introduction of Renewable Energy Systems
- Industry Placement (Sandwich Year)
- Capstone Project
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 3
- Digital Signal Processing
- Electrical Machines and Power Systems
- Microcontrollers for industrial applications
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £44,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of East London do next?
90% 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 East London?
83% 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 East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Does BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of East London 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 East London?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.