Electronics and Electrical Engineering Meng (Hon)
Course Overview - Electronics and Electrical Engineering Meng (Hon)
Electronics and electrical engineering
Electronics and electrical engineers pioneer change in the modern technologies that underpin our world. From the tiny processors in smartphones, to the heavy-duty power electronics in wind turbines, they create more powerful, efficient and universal products, systems and materials, addressing the future needs of societies locally and across the globe.
Electronics is the study of circuits and devices that carry relatively small currents and voltages. It concerns the sensing, transduction and processing of data ...
<strong>Electronics and electrical engineering</strong><br/><br/>Electronics and electrical engineers pioneer change in the modern technologies that underpin our world. From the tiny processors in smartphones, to the heavy-duty power electronics in wind turbines, they create more powerful, efficient and universal products, systems and materials, addressing the future needs of societies locally and across the globe.<br/><br/>Electronics is the study of circuits and devices that carry relatively small currents and voltages. It concerns the sensing, transduction and processing of data signals, in either digital or analogue forms.<br/><br/>Electrical engineering concerns much larger currents and voltages - usually for the purpose of generating and transmitting electrical power.<br/><br/>In an electronics and electrical engineering (EEE) degree programme, you will study both areas with the opportunity to specialise in later years.<br/><br/>We deliver this content across three streams:<br/><br/><br/>* electronics (for example, analogue, digital, microelectronics)<br/><br/><br/>* information sciences (for example, communications, sensors, machine learning)<br/><br/><br/>* power (for example, smart grids, machines, systems)<br/><br/><br/><strong>Programme aims</strong><br/><br/>Studying this field requires a clear understanding of physics and the broader system it operates in.<br/><br/>During this degree programme, you will:<br/><br/><br/>* develop a clear understanding of the science and mathematics underlying applications within electronics and electrical engineering systems<br/><br/><br/>* balance theoretical knowledge, computational skills, and practical experimentation in the study of the field<br/><br/><br/>* cultivate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to solve contemporary engineering challenges<br/><br/><br/><strong>Ties to industry</strong><br/><br/>Our Industrial Liaison Board includes senior representatives from prominent electronics and electrical engineering companies. This has, and continues to, influence our curriculum and programme development.<br/><br/>Many of our EEE courses benefit from industry collaboration, including a state-of-the-art electronics laboratory equipped with industry-standard measurement and testing equipment. We also regularly host guest lectures from experienced professionals in the EEE sector.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* Make use of an enviable suite of facilities including specialist laboratories, student makerspaces and cutting-edge industry-standard equipment.<br/><br/><br/>* You will benefit from research-led teaching by internationally leading academics.<br/><br/><br/>* We have strong links to industry (particularly in microelectronics) with excellent career prospects, industry relevant curriculum and internships.<br/><br/><br/>* Benefit from a balanced curriculum covering theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work.<br/><br/><br/>* In your final year, you will have the opportunity to undertake a six-month placement in industry or at an overseas research institution, university or company.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H601
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A
AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A; one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science or Engineering Science at B. Applicants with Physics preferred. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: Physics or Engineering Science at B; English at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
37
32
from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5; one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Design Technology at 5. Applicants with Physics preferred. SL: Physics at 5 (if not at HL); English at 5.
A level
A,A,A
A,B,B
AAA - ABB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at B; one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science/Computing, Design and Technology (excluding Food Technology) or Engineering at B. Applicants with Physics preferred. GCSEs: English at C or 4; Physics or Science at B or 6.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £38,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |




















