BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering, an electrical and electronic engineering degree focused on power generation, circuits and technical systems. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, and Signal Processing. Students complete individual and group projects at each stage of study, and the curriculum is fully accredited by the IET to count toward Chartered Engineer status. An optional industry placement year is available prior to the final year of study. The first year establishes fundamental theory through modules such as Introduction to Engineering, Programming and Digital Interfacing, Mathematics, and Electronic Engineering Project. The second year advances core knowledge with Mathematics, Signals and Systems, Electronic Engineering Project 2, Circuit Design, and Control, Sensors and Instrumentation. The final year centres on Renewable Power Generation and the Individual Final Project. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as Communications Systems and Digital Communications, Robotics Design and Construction, Electric Powertrain Design, and Photovoltaics and Solar Thermal Energy.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Maths. IB: 34 points overall with grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. BTEC: We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: DDM in the BTEC National Extended Diploma plus A level Maths grade B DD in the BTEC National Diploma in any subject plus A level Maths grade B D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB at A level including Mathematics We consider BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/ Extended Diploma with Unit 7- Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Unit 8- Further Engineering Mathematics in place of A Level Mathematics.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (H600) at the University of York for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 9%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 23%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 15%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
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 requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Engineering
- Programming and Digital Interfacing
- Mathematics
- Electronic Engineering Project
- Digital Electronics
- Analogue Electronics
- Mathematics, Signals and Systems
- Electronic Engineering Project 2
- Circuit Design
- Control, Sensors and Instrumentation
- Electrical Circuits and Systems
- Electromagnetism
- Renewable Power Generation
- Individual Final Project
- Communications Systems and Digital Communications
- Product Design, Development and Commercialization
- Robotics Design and Construction
- Biomedical Engineering
- Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation
- Digital Signal Processing
- Electric Powertrain Design
- Micro-Mechanical and Microfluidic Devices and Systems
- Photovoltaics and Solar Thermal Energy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of York earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £51,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of York do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of York?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of York?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of York 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 requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
Does BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of York include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of York?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.