BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Bachelor's degree at East London
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering at East London. Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UEL draws together core theory, research methods, applied practice and specialist options, culminating in an independent project that lets you integrate what you've learned.
About this course
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at East London. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Engineering graduates from this provider, 70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 50% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (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: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 70% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 80% (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.
Foundation Year 5 modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional FitnessCore
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Develop the skills you need to confidently navigate your future career. You'll engage in real-world professional activities like networking simulations, mock interviews, and digital branding exercises, supported by industry guest speakers and career coaches. Practical sessions will sharpen your communication, research, and critical thinking abilities, while workshops will guide you in building a digital portfolio to strengthen your employability. Alongside hands-on experience, you'll map your ca
- Creative and Technology Industries Study SkillsCore
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Build the academic and professional skills you need for success in the creative and technology industries. You'll develop key study techniques, including effective note-taking, research, academic writing, and digital communication. Through workshops, tutorials, and practical tasks, you'll boost your confidence as an independent learner and strengthen your ability to plan, organise, and deliver assignments. You'll also learn how to manage your time effectively, reference sources correctly, and ap
- Maths for Engineering and ScienceCore
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Mastering key mathematical concepts is at the heart of succeeding in engineering, computing, and science. You'll work through topics like algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics, developing both your problem-solving ability and your technical fluency. This module focuses on applying maths to real-world challenges, helping you select the right processes and solve complex engineering-related problems. Independent study tasks and guided tutorials will ensure you build a strong, confident fo
- Media and Communication SkillsCore
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Understanding how media messages are created and interpreted is essential in today's digital world. This module introduces you to key frameworks for analysing visual media, while also building your ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively. You'll design an academic poster using professional software, develop critical thinking around cultural differences, and practise both oral and written communication for academic and industry contexts. A creative, skills-focused approach ensures y
- Engineering and Construction in PracticeCore
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Engineering and construction careers demand practical skills and strategic thinking. In this module, you'll engage with engineering drawing, CAD tools, workshop practices, and applied mathematics, all within a live project framework. Time management, teamwork, and professional presentation are emphasised throughout. By developing both technical competence and project leadership experience, you'll leave the module ready for higher-level study and with a strong understanding of how theory translat
Year 1 6 modules
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1Core
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This module aims to develop your core competencies to form the basis of future competencies development throughout the programme of study. You'll refine your engineering knowledge and skills through practical application. You'll explore how engineering activities impact the environment, commerce, society, and individuals.
- Computer Systems and NetworksCore
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The module aims to provide a basic understanding of computer architecture. You will discover the relationship between hardware and software components of a computer system. You'll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of computer networking. The module delves into key concepts of computer science, ensuring you grasp the theoretical knowledge essential for navigating the complexities of modern computing systems and networks. You'll gain practical experience and hands-on skills. These will fur
- Engineering PrinciplesCore
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This module aims to provide you with the fundamental principles and concepts involved with dynamics, machine elements and electrical and electronic engineering. It enables you to select appropriate electromechanical systems to solve real-life engineering problems.
- Applied Mathematics & ComputingCore
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The primary objectives of this module are to prepare you for second-year study by developing the mathematical skills necessary for understanding engineering concepts. You will apply mathematical techniques to solve engineering problems. You will develop both the knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles and methodology necessary to underpin your education in your engineering discipline.
- AC Circuits and Electronic PrinciplesCore
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The module aim is to provide an understanding of fundamental principles of electronic circuits in terms of theory, analysis, design and application.
- Electrical Materials & FieldsCore
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The main aim of this module is to develop your skills and understanding of electrical materials and fields which underpins electrical engineering. This will include study of fields and waves as applied to devices, electricity and magnetism; and the behaviour of various materials under electric and magnetic fields for applications in developing technology.
Year 2 7 modules
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 2Core
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This module builds on the Level 4 Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1 module to further develop your competencies to form the basis of your future careers. In this module, you will undertake feasibility studies with reference to human, financial, and logistical resources to realise a product/service. The module will further develop your self-awareness, interpersonal and negotiation skills through teamwork and mentoring.
- Applied ElectronicsCore
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The module aims to provide an understanding of fundamental principles of electrical circuits in terms of theory, analysis, design and application. This includes an Introduction to Alternating Current and Voltage (Sinusoidal Waveform, Sinusoidal Voltage Sources, Voltage and Current Values of Sine Waves, Analysis of AC Circuits), Capacitors and Inductors (Sinusoidal Response of RC and RL Circuits, Analysis of Series and Parallel RC and RL Circuits, Analysis of Series RLC and Parallel RLC Circuits)
- Dynamics and ControlCore
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This module covers dynamics and classical control theory, to enable you to extend the treatment of dynamics from point masses to rigid bodies and cover a broad range of applications of the principles of mechanics. You will apply a variety of mathematical and modelling techniques to the study of dynamics and feedback control problems.
- Advanced Mathematics and ModellingCore
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The main aims of this module are to prepare you for third-year study by developing the mathematical abilities required for understanding engineering and being able to apply mathematical techniques to solve engineering problems. You will develop both the knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles and methodology necessary to underpin your education in your engineering discipline.
- Digital Communications & Telecommunication NetworksCore
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The module aims to provide a basic understanding of fundamental principles of digital communications employed in telecommunication networks terms of theory, analysis, design and application. This will include techniques of baseband transmission, design of transmitters and receivers and various digital modulation techniques employed in telecommunication networks
- Introduction of Renewable Energy SystemsCore
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The module will provide you with an understanding of sciences, engineering and deployment of renewable energy. This will include a brief historical overview of the energy landscape, before focusing onto the main sources of renewable energy such as solar, hydrogen, wind, wave, hydro, biomass, tidal and geothermal energy. The scale and magnitude of the resource are considered, and the variety of technologies available to harvest and employ that energy resource are examined.
- Industry Placement (Sandwich Year)Optional
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Plan, prepare and undertake a work placement in industry that is pertinent to your career objectives. Research, identify and pursue appropriate realistic placement / employment opportunities. Enhance professional practice through experiential understanding and development of employability and practical skills. Recognise and report on your understanding of various roles within a professional team. Give opportunity for possible networking environments that may lead to a form of mentorship/sponsors
Year 3 3 modules
- Capstone ProjectCore
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The main aim of this module is to equip you with the necessary skills to carry out and report research in order to consolidate the knowledge gained in other modules in a chosen field of study, combine it with the published knowledge of others, investigate it practically and report your findings.
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 3Core
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This module aims to develop your awareness of the importance of linking project management with professional life practice. It will prepare you for the challenges and opportunities of the 4th industrial revolution by further developing the skills and knowledge required. The key areas are digital environment, ethics, and sustainability. We prepare you to become world-class engineering professionals to support your practice with theoretical understanding, so that you can be innovative and push the
- Digital Signal ProcessingCore
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 theory and practice of electrical and electronic systems, from fundamentals through to specialist applications. A course like this typically begins with engineering mathematics, mechanics and materials, and practical design skills using CAD and workshop tools. In Year 2, you'll move into the electrical and electronic core, circuits, systems and electromagnetics, alongside computing and simulation for engineering problems, including a group design project. Year 3 focuses on specialist options such as energy and sustainability, robotics and mechatronics, or communications, combined with professional engineering practice (safety, ethics, sustainability and project management) and culminates in a substantial individual design or research project.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you have a strong aptitude for mathematics and physics, and a genuine curiosity about how electrical and electronic systems work in the real world. You'll thrive if you enjoy problem-solving, value hands-on experimentation alongside theoretical understanding, and want to develop skills that lead directly into engineering roles. The course demands sustained engagement with rigorous material, but rewards that effort with practical competence and professional credibility.
Careers & job market
Across Engineering 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 pursuing further qualifications. Starting salaries typically fall between £29,000 and £35,000; after five years, national figures suggest a range of £33,150 to £46,800. Your earning trajectory and role depend on your specialism, employer and career choices.
University & format
This BEng (Hons) degree is studied full-time over 3 years at the University of East London, a public university. Teaching is in English. The degree is a nationally recognised UK qualification and is eligible for the Chartered (CEng) pathway. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality from 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 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 60% |
| another higher-education qualification | 20% |
| an Access course | 10% |
| a foundation course | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
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 (code H255). 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 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. 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 East London →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
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is 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 | £30,000 | £27,000 – £34,000 | 25 |
| 3 years after | £26,500 | £18,500 – £36,500 | 80 |
| 5 years after | £34,000 | £22,500 – £44,000 | 100 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
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
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.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. 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 · 35% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Process, plant and machine operativesDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
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: 55; 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
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. 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
70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.8 out of 10: NSS 83.3% · in work or study 70% · continued 80%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of East London
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 University of East London
1,002 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 East London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £15,560 / 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 East London’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 East London and gov.uk before you apply.
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