BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Bachelor's degree at Sheffield Hallam University
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering at SHU is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body, and Sheffield Hallam achieved Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
About this course
<p>Prepare for a career or further academic study in electrical and electronic engineering, developing the essential talents that power the smart world we live in.<p> From the provider’s course page.
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at SHU, based in City Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Electrical and electronic engineering graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 75% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £45,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Engineering, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 95% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 100% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Electrical Engineering PrinciplesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The module aims to equip students with the theory and practice of electrical engineering principles to develop their essential knowledge, skills and understanding of electrical technology. You will work individually and in groups to apply the theoretical knowledge of electrical engineering into practice within the context of electrical laboratories. This module will be delivered via a mixture of lectures, seminars / tutorials, and laboratory sessions.
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Fundamentals Of Analogue & Digital ElectronicsCompulsory40 credits
Module details
To develop a foundation for the understanding and familiarisation of basic analogue and digital electronic components, systems and their applications and to introduce their applications. You will study topics such as: Digital electronics, Mathematics for digital electronics, Digital electronic circuit components, Circuit design methods, Digital components and circuits, Software packages for digital circuit design, Analogue electronics, Analogue electronics key basic components, Analogue circuit
Assessment: Coursework (50%), Exam (50%)
- Maths And Computational MethodsCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module is intended to teach mathematical methods and the basics of computer programming, using a structured approach to mathematical techniques, programming and appropriate software tools, thus enabling students to produce mathematical and programming solutions for a range of simple engineering problems. This module will be delivered via a mixture of lectures, seminars / tutorials, and laboratory sessions.
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Professional Engineering PracticeCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will be delivered through design challenges such as IET Global Challenge, Engineers without Borders, etc as an applied project using blended approaches. This gives the students an opportunity to recognise and engage with professional behaviours and roles that consider inclusivity and industry sector values and give them a chance to express their own values. Students will work collaboratively in teams to explore real-world challenges and professional roles.
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
Year 2 4 modules
- Analogue And Digital Electronic DesignCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will develop knowledge and understanding in both the art and science of electronic circuit engineering and develop confidence and competence in the application of design skills to unfamiliar problems incorporating technical uncertainty. This module will be delivered via a mixture of lectures, seminars / tutorials, and laboratory sessions.
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Communication Systems And Computer NetworksCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The module will deliver the fundamentals of Communications and Computer Networking systems, including the theoretical and practical aspects: Communications Supporting Mathematics for communications Components and methods used in communication systems Signal processing and performance analysis of communication systems Computer Networks Protocols and Models, OSI model Number System ICMP Basic Device Configuration Addressing: IP v4 and IPv6 Addressing, Wireless LANs Ethernet Switching: concept and
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Electrical Power, Machines, Control And InstrumentationCompulsory40 credits
Module details
The aim of this module is to develop students' knowledge of electrical power, machines, and several areas of linear control theory; and practical skills for control systems design and analysis. This module will be delivered via a mixture of lectures, seminars / tutorials, and laboratory sessions.
Assessment: Coursework (50%), Exam (50%)
- Industrial Group Embedded System ProjectCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module, through an applied project, will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and develop engineering solutions that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs. Students learn to apply an integrated or systems approach to complex problems, evaluate environmental and societal impacts, identify and analyse ethical concerns, and adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice.
Assessment: Coursework (70%), Practical (30%)
Year 3 1 modules
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional DiplomaCompulsory
Module details
The aim of this module is to enhance students' professional development through the completion of and reflection on meaningful work placement(s). A work placement will provide students with opportunities to experience the realities of professional employment and experience how their course can be applied within their chosen industry setting. Students undertake a sandwich placement (min 24 weeks / min 21 hours per week) which is integrated, assessed and aligned to their studies.
Final year 1 modules
- Electrical, Electronic & Sustainable Energy SystemsCompulsory40 credits
Module details
The module aim is to extend students' knowledge of electrical electronic and sustainable energy systems as practiced in the previous levels.
Assessment: Coursework (50%), Exam (50%)
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course prepares you for a career or further academic study in electrical and electronic engineering, developing the essential talents that power the smart world we live in. A course like this typically moves from engineering foundations, including mathematics, mechanics and materials, and design and practical skills, through to discipline-specific study in circuits, systems and electrical engineering practice. You'll usually progress through group design projects and engineering analysis, before focusing on specialist options such as energy and sustainability, robotics and mechatronics, or the Chartered (CEng) pathway. Your final year typically includes professional engineering practice, covering safety, ethics and sustainability, alongside a substantial individual design or research project that forms the degree's centrepiece.
Who it's for
This course suits students who already hold a higher-education qualification and wish to study part-time. It's designed for those seeking to develop expertise in electrical and electronic engineering whilst balancing other commitments. The part-time structure allows working professionals or those with existing academic credentials to progress further in the field.
Careers & job market
Across engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 80% are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. National earnings data shows engineering graduates starting at £29,000–£35,000 (15 months after graduation), rising to £26,775–£37,800 after three years and £33,150–£46,800 after five years. These figures reflect the broader graduate population and vary by individual role and sector.
University & format
Sheffield Hallam University is a university located at City Campus in Sheffield. The BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree is taught part-time in English. The university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body and achieved Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
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Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| another higher-education qualification | 100% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at SHU →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What Engineering graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £45,000 | £40,000 – £58,000 | 20 |
| 3 years after | £46,500 | £33,500 – £54,500 | 40 |
| 5 years after | £53,500 | £42,500 – £64,500 | 40 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally
National figures for Engineering graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Engineering courses at the same study level.
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 55% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Skilled trades occupationsSOC 2020 5 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,241
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 45; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Engineering graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Engineering & manufacturing firms
- Automotive & aerospace
- Energy & utilities
- Defence & consultancies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Engineering graduates.
Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)BAM UK & IrelandEngineering Operations Project ManagerFdo Consulting LimitedEngineering ManagerVerto PeopleEngineering ManagerRobert WaltersEngineering ManagerPremier Technical RecruitmentEngineering ManagerRedline Group LtdIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £45,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.2 out of 10: NSS 82.1% · in work or study 95% · continued 100%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Sheffield Hallam University
Engineering and technology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around City Campus
3,427 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Engineering right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to SHU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £18,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check SHU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with SHU and gov.uk before you apply.
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