Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with placement year) Beng (Hon)

Course Overview - Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with placement year) Beng (Hon)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering is integral to and embedded in the smooth functioning of our everyday lives.

It is impossible to imagine a world without electricity and electronics. From mobile phones and computing to household gadgets, healthcare equipment, automotive and aerospace technology, renewables and transport infrastructure, and defence and utility provision.

A modern integrated circuit may contain several billion miniaturised transistors in a few square centimetres and can do extraordinary things.

This course will give you a thorough groun...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Ashby Road
Loughborough
LE11 3TU

Application Details

Course Code

H604

Institution Code

L79

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Not accepted - Foundation entry only.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

34 (6,5,5 HL) including HL Maths and either Computer Science or Physics at HL

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*DD

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD in a relevant subject plus A Level Maths at grade B. A Level subjects: All offers include Maths and either Computing, Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Further Maths or Physics. BTEC subjects include Computing, Electrical/Electronic or Engineering

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language grade 4/C

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

Grades Distinction Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering plus grades BB from 2 A Levels. A Level subjects: All offers include Maths and either Computing, Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Further Maths or Physics. BTEC subjects include Computing, Electrical/Electronic or Engineering

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

AB in Maths and either Computer Science, Electronics or Physics, plus Highers at AAB in three other subjects

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.

Extended Project

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

Grade Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grades AB from two A Levels. A Level subjects: All offers include Maths and either Computing, Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Further Maths or Physics. BTEC subjects include Computing, Electrical/Electronic or Engineering

A level

A,B,B

ABB including Maths and either Computing, Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Further Maths or Physics.

T Level

M

Merit Overall B in Core Component, Merit in Occupational Specialism, Pass in Industry Placement B in A Level Maths T Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing and Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Control and Instrumentation Engineering Occupational Specialism is considered.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales £9,250
EU, International £28,600

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