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BEng (Hons) Instrumentation and Control Engineering Bachelor's degree at Teesside University
BEng (Hons) Instrumentation and Control Engineering at Teesside University. Instrumentation and control engineering focuses on the design, operation and measurement of systems that monitor and regulate industrial and commercial processes.
BEng (Hons)
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About this course
BEng (Hons) Instrumentation and Control Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at Teesside University, based in Teesside University Main Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Electrical and electronic engineering graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £46,500. (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.
8.2
/ 10
2 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Strong75
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)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional90
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (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 6 modules
- Electrical Principlescore
Module details
Basic understanding of physical fundamentals used in electrical engineering. Covers electrical circuit theory, analysis, analogue and digital circuits, voltage, current, power, energy, resistance, impedance, magnetic fields, inductance, capacitance, Kirchhoff's Laws, sinusoidal voltage and current, power analysis, circuit analysis techniques, transistors and amplifiers.
- Electronic Principlescore
Module details
Understanding of digital and analogue electronics, components, operations and circuits, theoretical principles and laboratory exercises.
- Engineering Mathematicscore
Module details
Mathematical skills relevant to engineering degree: fundamentals of algebra, trigonometry, basic statistics, vectors, matrices, complex numbers, differential and integral calculus.
- Engineering Practicecore
Module details
Practical, professional and electrical engineering skills for academic and work environment. Includes health and safety, equipment selection, component selection, circuit construction, measuring instruments, testing and fault diagnosis.
- Physics and Instrumentationcore
Module details
Introduction to instrumentation through studying principles and characteristics of measurement systems and elements, and their underlying physical principles.
Assessment: exam, system design exercise and laboratory report
- PLCs and Embedded Systemscore
Module details
Implementation of systems for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and embedded systems. Covers theory, applications, practical aspects of PLCs, design of control systems for industrial processes, and microcontroller-based embedded systems.
Year 2 6 modules
- Industrial Communicationscore
Module details
Theoretical and practical aspects of modern digital and industrial communications systems and protocols. Principles of design, analysis and practical implementation of digital, serial, wired and wireless communication systems, and industrial communication protocols.
- Instrumentation and Control Design and Implementationcore
Module details
Team-based solving of industrially relevant instrumentation and control design problems. Develops employability skills including project management, presentation, interview techniques, CV writing, research and commercial awareness. Explores team working techniques and interpersonal skills.
Assessment: group design project (100%) based on an industrial case study
- Integral Transforms and Matricescore
Module details
Mathematical knowledge in key areas used in techniques to solve problems in engineering domains. Develops competence in identifying and applying appropriate methods, implementation of numerical methods using software techniques.
- Linear Systems and Controlcore
Module details
Time-domain and frequency-domain representations of signals and systems. Creation of dynamic models of engineering systems using computer-aided methods. Covers modelling and simulation, linear time-invariant systems, first and second-order systems, frequency response, poles and zeros, control concepts, Fourier analysis and filters.
- Measurement Systemscore
Module details
Analysis of measurement system performance including steady state and dynamic characteristics. Study of sensing techniques and measurement systems. Covers sensing element, conditioning circuit, signal transmission, signal display, noise and interference reduction, and intrinsic instrumentation. Application in process industries.
- Multidisciplinary Software and Systemscore
Module details
C++ programming with emphasis on learning and application of algorithms and data structures in engineering context. Class-based object-oriented programming, designing and implementing solutions to programming problems.
Assessment: report midway through course and group programming task at end of module period
Final year 1 modules
- Advanced Sensorscore
Module details
Understanding of principles and technology of analytical measurement systems.
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
You'll study the principles and practice of measurement and control systems across mechanical, electrical and industrial applications. A course like this typically progresses from engineering foundations, mathematics, mechanics and materials, through to specialist options and a final project. Early stages cover design skills, circuit analysis and systems thinking. The middle years introduce discipline-specific depth such as thermodynamics, control theory and simulation tools, alongside team-based design work. Later stages let you specialise in areas such as robotics and mechatronics, energy and sustainability, or pursue a chartered (CEng) pathway, culminating in an individual project that brings your learning together in a supervised engineering investigation or design challenge.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you've already completed higher-education study and want to deepen your engineering knowledge while balancing other commitments. You'll thrive if you're curious about how automated systems work, from manufacturing plants to energy networks, and enjoy practical problem-solving. The part-time format suits those who need flexibility; expect to combine classroom learning with hands-on work and independent study. You should be comfortable with mathematics and physics concepts, and ready to tackle design challenges that require both technical rigour and creative thinking.
Careers & job market
Across engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of working graduates, 80% are in highly skilled positions or pursuing further qualifications. Graduate earnings across the sector range from £29,000–£35,000 at the 15-month stage, rising to £33,150–£46,800 after five years. Instrumentation and control engineers work across energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, water treatment and automotive sectors, roles include systems design, plant commissioning, technical support and quality assurance. Career progression typically leads towards senior technical, project management or consultancy positions.
University & format
This BEng (Hons) is delivered part-time by Teesside University, a university founded in 1930 and located on its Main Campus. The course is taught in English. Teesside University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your degree carries national recognition. The institution holds a Gold award 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.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
AccreditationIET
Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.
PlacementPublished placement option
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Open daysBook an open day
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
2026 entryLive availability check
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
Most entrants held another higher-education qualification100% of accepted students came in with another higher-education qualification (entrants over recent years).
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Teesside University's official course page for the current offer.
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.
Offer-based entry
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.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
- 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.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Teesside University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Home£9,207 / yr
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Teesside University →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,207tuition used per year, published course home fee
total borrowing, course length not published
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.
Funding matched to this course
All Teesside University funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
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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 | £46,500 | £37,000 – £55,000 | 190 |
| 3 years after | £39,500 | £14,000 – £55,000 | 45 |
| 5 years after | £48,000 | £20,000 – £64,000 | 45 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 190. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
90%
continue past their first year
- 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
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£46,500
£29,000 – £35,000After 3 years LEO
£39,500
£26,775 – £37,800After 5 years LEO
£48,000
£33,150 – £46,800national rangethis course’s medianaxis £25,000 – £49,500
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
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
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.
90 of 100
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 190. Cohort 2021-22. 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.
This course £48,000Peer median £38,500Middle 50% £35,500–£42,500
91st percentile
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Birmingham Metropolitan CollegeFDEng Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation and Control)£48,000Birmingham Metropolitan CollegeFDEng Manufacturing Engineering£48,000Birmingham Metropolitan CollegeFdSc Foundation Degree Dental Technology£48,000Sheffield Hallam UniversityBEng (Hons) General Engineering£48,000
Job market & outlook
How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Engineering courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes80%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled88%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow 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 LtdLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,207/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.
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Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £46,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.2 out of 10: NSS 74.9% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Teesside University
All students21,570
International28.5%
Aged 25+57%
Engineering and technology across the UK
Students176,530
Aged 25+23%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Teesside University Main Campus
2,900 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 963Shoplifting 389Anti Social Behaviour 331Public Order 257Criminal Damage Arson 199
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 Teesside University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Teesside University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. 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 Teesside University’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 Teesside University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Teesside University. Most accepted students held another higher-education qualification. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Electrical and electronic engineering graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £46,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
The published home tuition is £9,207 per 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. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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