BEng(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering: University of East London

About the programme

The 21st Century will be characterised by unparalleled technological development and change with the pace of discovery remaining high, particularly in the field of electrical and electronic engineering. This is probably the fastest-growing branch of professional engineering, incorporating a whole spectrum of activities and specialisation from computing and automation through to communications and power electronics.

Programme structure

Study is based on three years full-time or four years sandwich programme. Students who Do not have the entry requirement for this programme can benefit from an extended four-year full-time programme. The sandwich option requires an industrial placement year between years two and three. The programme is modular and is based on core studies supported by a number of optional modules in the final year. There are six modules of study each year.

Career opportunities

Electrical and electronic engineering is at the forefront of technological development and as such this degree can qualify you for a wide range of careers in engineering, manufacturing and technology companies across the private sector.

Admission requirments

GCE Advanced level or equivalent, including Mathematics and a Science subject. A minimum UCAS tariff of 220 is required at A level or a BTEC/EDEXEL national qualification in a cognate subject with 6 merits at level III including mathematics and an appropriate analytical subject. Applicants from recognised foundation year programmes may also apply.

Applicants from mature students will be considered on merit and all applicants will be interviewed. Those who do not meet the specified entry criteria may be accepted on the extended degree programmes which will prepare students for year 1 of their programme. Entry will be determined on qualifications and experience.