BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, and Control Systems. The course includes a compulsory industrial placement year in the third year. The programme is accredited by the IET, contributing toward Chartered Engineer status.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC One of which must be from Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Technology and Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Electronics, Double Award Science/Applied Science/Life & Health Sciences, Environmental Technology. For applicants offering Maths, Further Maths or Physics a two grade reduction will be applied at the time of offer (CCC).
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Mathematics for Engineering I
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Programming for Engineering
- Digital Electronics
- Circuit Analysis I
- Programmable Controller Systems
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Mathematics for Engineering II
- Professional Development
- Engineering of Control Systems and Signals
- Electrical Machines & Renewable Energy
- Circuit Analysis II
- Power Systems Analysis
- International Academic Studies
- Placement - Engineering (SCEIS)
- Final Year Project
- Programmable Logic Systems
- Microelectronics
- Renewable Energy & Smart Grids
- Industry 4.0
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £32,500. 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 at Ulster University 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 Ulster University?
75% 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 Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Does BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Ulster University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.