Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Do you have the ambition to develop the electrical power systems and renewable energies of tomorrow? Whether focused on embedded microcontrollers, power converters, or high frequency communications, you’ll be developing your understanding of the high-level aspects of electronics on the BEng course. Electrical and electronic engineering, accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), will provide you with a solid foundation for engineering a wide range of electrical ...Read more

Do you have the ambition to develop the electrical power systems and renewable energies of tomorrow? Whether focused on embedded microcontrollers, power converters, or high frequency communications, you’ll be developing your understanding of the high-level aspects of electronics on the BEng course. Electrical and electronic engineering, accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), will provide you with a solid foundation for engineering a wide range of electrical systems.


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- From the day you join us until the day you graduate you’ll be testing and applying everything you learn in our fantastic labs.- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.- Ranked 14th overall in the country for electrical engineering (Guardian league tables 2020).- Develop highly practical skills and learn through doing. - Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility. - Draw on our strong industry links and benefit from industry participation in course development, delivery and project sponsorship.- Take advantage of our flexible course, allowing you to switch between electronics and robotics until your final year, as your interests develop. - Benefit from free IET membership (while at University) as the University is an IET Academic Partner.- Take part in our final year student project open day, showcasing the excellence of the engineering skills development and the high levels of achievement of our undergraduates, with many industrially sponsored prizes awarded.- Balance laboratory sessions with hands-on practical experiences throughout the course. - Develop your skills, with opportunities throughout your degree to build and program embedded systems, advanced mobile communications devices, and solar power systems.- Hone your expertise in your final year project, offering you a chance to design and develop an original system or device on the theme of your choice.- Demonstrate your abilities to future employers with your final year project. Many of our graduates quote this aspect as having helped them get a good job.- Access one of the largest undergraduate laboratory spaces in the country, which you can use to further your own understanding of communications, electronics and renewable energy technologies. - Receive electronic tools for studying.- Transfer to MEng is possible after the first or second year following the demonstration of an excellent overall achievement. - Study a broad range of topics from electrical and electronics, power, communications and microprocessors before choosing your final year project to gain expertise and experience in a specialist area.- To complement your formal learning we offer regular PALS sessions that provide the opportunity for you to learn with and from your peers. Share knowledge, discuss ideas, and ask questions in a relaxed and friendly environment.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
38th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£28,000
UK Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
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alex
24 Feb 23

great lab facilities, with a curriculum based around practical hands on study. Superbly knowledgeable, and helpful lectures and..Read more

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14 Feb 22

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths):

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City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths):

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths):

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OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths):

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

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

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

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

DDM Grades / Points required

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

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Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths):

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WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths):

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112 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade C at A Level Maths and C at a second relevant subject: Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Electronics, Engineering, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Pure Maths, Physics, Statistics.

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers in Maths and second subject: Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Electronics, Engineering, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Pure Maths, Physics, Statistics.

112 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade C at A Level Maths and C at a second relevant subject: Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Electronics, Engineering, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Pure Maths, Physics, Statistics.

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Considered alongside A Level Maths and a second relevant science subject

Considered alongside A Level Maths and a second relevant science subject

30 points overall to include 4 at Higher Level Maths and 4 at Higher Level in a second relevant subject: Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Electronics, Engineering, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Pure Maths, Physics, Statistics. English and Maths accepted within

Considered alongside A Level Maths and a second relevant science subject

Considered alongside A Level Maths and a second relevant science subject

Considered in combination

Considered in combination

Considered in combination

DDM in a Engineering, Science, or Technology related subject, including Merit in the Maths for Technicians unit.

Considered in combination

Considered alongside A Level Maths and a second relevant science subject

Considered alongside A Level Maths and a second relevant science subject

Popular A-level subjects

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
73%
Physics
69%
Chemistry
24%
Computing
15%
Electronics
14%
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
great lab facilities, with a curriculum based around practical hands on study. Superbly knowledgeable, and helpful lectures and...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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