Electrical and Electronic Engineering - BEng (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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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.You will balance teaching sessions with hands-on practical experiences throughout the course. You’ll ...Read more

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.You will balance teaching sessions with hands-on practical experiences throughout the course. You’ll draw on our strong industry links and benefit from industry participation in course development, delivery and project sponsorship. You’ll take advantage of our flexible course, allowing you to switch between electronics and robotics until your final year, as your interests develop.Discover employment and further study opportunities that you could consider once you graduate with an electrical and electronic engineering degree.3 years (plus optional placement) Full Time.

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50/279
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34th
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75th
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Liam
18 Dec 25

I have loved everything about my university course and I wound recommend the course to anyone wanting to study electrical and electronic engineering at the university of Plymouth...Read more

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Luke
16 Dec 25

it’s in a great location, close to pubs shops and the sea...Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

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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:

28 Grades / Points required

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

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

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£18,100 per year

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Accomodation- Room type – standard en suite (288): Cost: 199 per week. Total annual rent: 8,159 (for a 41-week licence).

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