Our BEng (Hons) provides a broad-based education in electrical and electronic engineering. During the first three years students study topics from low current electronics to high power systems. In Year 4 you can choose from a set of specialist courses to complement your thesis topic selection.
**Year 1**
Circuit Theory, Digital Design, Mathematics, Computer Programming and Electronic Design form the core subjects. In addition, students choose an elective option from a list that includes Mechanics and Physics.
**Year 2**
Further study of Electronic Design, D...
Our BEng (Hons) provides a broad-based education in electrical and electronic engineering. During the first three years students study topics from low current electronics to high power systems. In Year 4 you can choose from a set of specialist courses to complement your thesis topic selection.<br/><br/>**Year 1**<br/>Circuit Theory, Digital Design, Mathematics, Computer Programming and Electronic Design form the core subjects. In addition, students choose an elective option from a list that includes Mechanics and Physics.<br/><br/>**Year 2**<br/>Further study of Electronic Design, Digital Design, Embedded Programming and Mathematics is complemented by introductions to Signals and Electromechanical Systems supported by appropriate lab and project work.<br/><br/>**Year 3**<br/>Emphasis turns to design synthesis. Subjects include Energy Systems, Analogue Electronics, Electromagnetics, Physical Electronics and Communications. A quarter of the year is spent working on a large team-based project, incorporating Digital and Software Design, Mechanics and Management.<br/><br/>**Year 4**<br/>Students work on an individual Honours project and select taught topics from a list that includes Embedded Systems, Sustainable Energy and Power Systems, Communications, Image Processing, RF Communications, Analogue Electronics and Microwave Techniques.<br/><br/>**Graduate destinations**<br/>Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates are highly employable and have progressed to careers in a wide range of industries, working for organisations such as Bosch, Rolls Royce, Leonardo, Mott MacDonald, BP and Texas Instruments. Explore our alumni profiles to find out more about electronic engineering graduate destinations.<br/><br/>**Accreditation**<br/>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.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H600
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B to include Mathematics plus Physics, Technological Studies or Engineering Science International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 33 points with with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Physics) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDD in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Physics). GCSE/National 4/National 5It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) Scottish Advanced HigherScottish HNCPass HNC in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics & Physics) with A in graded unit with for entry to Year 1. Scottish HNDPass HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Maths and Physics) with BB in graded units for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HND in a relevant subject (including sufficient Maths and Physics) with AA in graded units. Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers. A levelB,B,C B,B,B including Maths and Physics/Electronics, with one at B for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: AAB including Maths and Physics. T LevelWe will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £25,008 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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