Electrical and Electronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Electrical and Electronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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 stu...
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, Digital Design, Embedded Programming and Mathematics is complemented by introductions to Signals and Electromechanical Systems supported by appropriate lab and project work.
Year 3
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.
Year 4
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.
Please visit our website for further information on our 3 year honours degrees
Graduate destinations
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.
Accreditation
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.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A06-A10
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
including Maths and Physics/Electronics at BB for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: BBB including Maths and Physics.
T Level
We 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.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish HNC
HNC in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics & Physics) with A in graded unit including SQA Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3, for entry to Year 1.
Scottish HND
HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Maths and Physics) with BB in graded units including SQA Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3, for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HND in a relevant subject (including sufficient Maths and Physics) with AA in graded units.
Scottish Higher
to include Mathematics plus Physics, Technological Studies or Engineering Science, with one at A.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
It 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)
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
in Mathematics and Physics plus AABB at Higher for entry to Year 2.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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).
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
A level
Standard Entry Requirements: including Maths and Physics/Electronics at BB Minimum entry requirements: including Maths and Physics/Electronics, with one at B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Physics)
Scottish Higher
Standard Entry Requirements: to include Mathematics plus Physics, Technological Studies or Engineering Science, with one at A. Minimum entry requirements: must include B in Maths and B in one of Physics / Technological Studies / Engineering Science. Physics is preferred.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5
Scottish HNC
Standard Entry Requirements: HNC in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics & Physics) with A in graded unit including SQA Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3 Minimum entry requirements: HNC in relevant subject with B in the graded unit for entry to Year 1 (Engineering Maths 1&2 required).
Scottish HND
HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Maths and Physics) with BB in graded units including SQA Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3
A level
including Maths and Physics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Physics).
Scottish Advanced Higher
in Mathematics and Physics plus AABB at Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
with with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.
Scottish HND
HND in a relevant subject (including sufficient Maths and Physics) with AA in graded units.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £25,808 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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