Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Bay Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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Bay Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering is one of the most exciting subjects to study. From MP3 players to the internet and from global mobile phone networks to renewable energy sources, the subject defines the world around us. Electronic and Electrical Engineering graduates have the chance to work all over the world.Engineering at Swansea University has an international reputation for electronics research. Our internationally-renowned research in power electronics, telecommunications, ...Read more

Electronic and Electrical Engineering is one of the most exciting subjects to study. From MP3 players to the internet and from global mobile phone networks to renewable energy sources, the subject defines the world around us. Electronic and Electrical Engineering graduates have the chance to work all over the world.Engineering at Swansea University has an international reputation for electronics research. Our internationally-renowned research in power electronics, telecommunications, nanotechnology and biometrics feeds back into our courses to keep them up-to-date and relevant to industry. This degree will train you for a career in electrical, electronic, and nano-engineering in a wide range of industry sectors and give you the ability to use analytical skills and tools to solve problems relevant to the application of engineering to the electronics industry. It will also provide a foundation for you to aim for the prized Chartered Engineer status.


Electronic and Electrical Engineering Facilities include:

State-of-the-art electronics laboratories, PCP fabrication facilities, Communications and nanoelectronics research facilities, Wolfson Power Electronics and Power Systems (PEPS) Laboratory, Software development and maker spaces


We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.

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WUSCA ranking:
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40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
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
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
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Entry requirements

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A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

Extended Project:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

D*D*D - D*D*D* Grades / Points required

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

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

Including Mathematics.

Considered on an individual basis.

We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.

To include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Mathematics or, if following the new Maths Curriculum, 5 at HL (or 6 at SL) "Mathematics: analysis and approaches", or 5 at HL (or 7 at SL) "Mathematics: applications and interpretation".Plus 4 at Higher Level or 5 at Standard Level English Language.

To include B at A Level Mathematics. Must be in relevant subject. If student is not taking A Level Mathematics, they must achieve a minimum D in ‘Mathematics for Technicians’ and D in ‘Further Mathematics for Technicians’ modules of the BTEC. Students are also required to have minimum two A grades at GCSE, to include a minimum grade B in Mathematics and two other Science subjects.

Accepted in lieu of one non-subject specific grade at A Level.

Popular A-level subjects

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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

Mathematics
88%
Physics
70%
Electronics
29%
Chemistry
22%
Geography
12%
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location....

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Swansea University
Fabian Way Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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