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

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Stag Hill

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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**Why choose this course**We’re home to some of the world’s leading centres of research in electronic communication, power and control engineering, renewable energy and signal processing. These include:• 5G/6G Innovation Centre• Advanced Technology Institute• Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing• Surrey Space Centre.This means you’ll learn about solving real-world problems from highly experienced academics who are experts in their fields.Our BEng and MEng courses produce engineers ...Read more


Why choose this course

We’re home to some of the world’s leading centres of research in electronic communication, power and control engineering, renewable energy and signal processing. These include:
• 5G/6G Innovation Centre
• Advanced Technology Institute
• Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing
• Surrey Space Centre.This means you’ll learn about solving real-world problems from highly experienced academics who are experts in their fields.Our BEng and MEng courses produce engineers with the skills required to work at the forefront of electrical engineering, power and control.You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements programme, which prepares students for roles in a variety of technology-based sectors.


What you will study

• Discover the latest developments in electrical and electronic engineering through high-quality teaching and our laboratory, fabrication and 3D printing facilities.
• Following a common first year in electrical science and electronics, you’ll study specialist topics, including electrical machines, power electronics, power engineering, communication systems, renewable energy generation and control engineering.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
23/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£30,000
UK Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Will
07 Mar 25

Fun sports teams and great..Read more

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Tarik
13 Nov 24

Best part: Library and computer study rooms around campus. Worst part: Could have more isolated, quiet relaxing places...Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall: ABBWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: Mathematics and one of computer science, computing, design and technology (systems and control), electronics, further mathematics, physics, or chemistry.Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

Overall: AABBB Required Subjects: Mathematics and one of Computer Science, Computing, DT (Systems and Control), Electronics, Further Mathematics, or Physics.GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall: ABBRequired Subjects: Mathematics and one of computer science, computing, design and technology (systems and control), electronics, further mathematics, physics, or chemistry.GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall: QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 Credits overall including:30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Additionally, A-level Mathematics grade B.Required Subjects: Modules must be in relevant subjects. Additionally, A-level Mathematics grade B.

Overall: 33 Required Subjects:Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL5/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL5 and one of Computer Science, Chemistry, or Physics at HL5/SL6.GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6.

Overall: DDD BTEC Extended Diploma, and A Level Mathematics grade B.Required Subjects:BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering. Also A Level Mathematics grade B.

Overall: Pass overall with ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Required Subjects: A-levels in mathematics and one of computer science, computing, design and technology (systems and control), electronics, further mathematics, or physics.GCSE or Equivalent: Completion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalents within the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Popular A-level subjects

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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

Mathematics
100%
Physics
88%
Further Mathematics
43%
Chemistry
33%
Electronics
23%
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Will
07 Mar 25
Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons)
Fun sports teams and great...
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Tarik
13 Nov 24
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Best part: Library and computer study rooms around campus. Worst part: Could have more isolated, quiet relaxing places....
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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

The University of Surrey is a vibrant institution with a beautiful campus, located in Guildford, UK....

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Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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