BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Bachelor's degree at West London
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering at West London. Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of West London blends rigorous technical foundation with hands-on problem-solving.
About this course
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at West London, based in Ealing / Brentford. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Engineering graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £32,000. (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)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 60% (2021-23; 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.
Level 3 5 modules
- Study Skills for SuccessCompulsory
Module details
This module will enable you to read critically, present an argument and distinguish between the quality and suitability of materials. It will prepare you to use and evaluate a range of evidence sources throughout your degree.
- Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringCompulsory
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The aim of the module is to introduce you to: the principles of Electrical and Electronic theories and how to apply them to practical tasks. the fundamentals of analogue and digital electronics the construction, analysis and testing of basic electronic circuits using computer simulation and laboratory practical.
- Essential Technology Analytical MathematicsCompulsory
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The module provides you with a strong mathematical grounding to prepare you to undertake further mathematics throughout the course. The module will start by covering essential basis of numbers, the application of algebraic and trigonometric principles, application of differential calculus and complex numbers.
- Applied Engineering ProjectCompulsory
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This module will give you the opportunity to apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to produce an artefact or design that addresses the requirements of a given case study. This module will enable you to work independently on an applied project in sound engineering.
- Personalised LearningCompulsory
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The Personalised Learning module is intended to equip you with the study skills needed to successfully progress onto level 4, the first year of undergraduate study. Tutor group sessions are an integral part of the module, where you will consolidate your learning and frame it in the context of your subject area. The module will focus on various aspects of study skills, such as those skills related to reading and writing, learning approaches, problem-solving techniques, critical thinking, research
Level 4 6 modules
- Engineering ScienceCompulsory
- Programming for EngineersCompulsory
Module details
On this module you will learn to critically assess engineering requirements and understand how to select computing methods to meet them. In addition, you will develop your ability to specify, develop and test software to given standards to meet a range of engineering needs.
- Mathematics for Engineering 1Compulsory
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This module will provide you with a mathematical background for the undergraduate study of engineering. It includes study of algebraic and trigonometric principles, including matrix algebra, essential principles and applications of differential calculus, the use of associated functions, and the application of mathematics to engineering applications of vectors.
- Electronic CircuitsCompulsory
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The aim of the module is to introduce you to fundamental electronic theories and their application. You will be equipped with the relevant software and hardware skills required to design, analyse, prototype, and test electronic circuits. Indicative topics covered are: Fundamental concepts Analogue components DC circuit theory Electronic circuit analysis and design DC transients in RC circuits Simulation, prototyping, and testing.
- Electrical TheoryCompulsory
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This module extends the use of advanced circuit analysis theorems by focusing on AC systems. The concept of black box analysis and its application into two port networks is introduced, and filter networks are also explored. Using complex numbers, you will be able to analyse advanced mesh-current circuits, nodal circuits, filter networks, attenuators, and two-port networks. Additionally, you will be able to analyse and transform star-delta and delta-star circuits.
- Applied Machine LearningCompulsory
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This module aims to: Introduce you to programming fundamentals using Python. Provide a foundation in basic artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and algorithms. Develop the ability to apply AI techniques to solve practical engineering problems.
Level 5 6 modules
- Analogue ElectronicsCompulsory
- Mathematics for Engineering 2Compulsory
- Fundamentals of Power SystemsCompulsory
Module details
This module introduces the fundamental principles of electrical power generation, transmission, and conversion. The module covers in depth the methodologies for the analysis and design of electrical machines and power electronics. The module covers fundamentals of modelling and analysis of electric energy systems: single-phase and three-phase circuits (real and reactive power); Electromechanical energy conversion (construction, modelling and characteristics of transformers, DC induction and sync
- Digital ElectronicsCompulsory
- Signal ProcessingCompulsory
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The module will introduce you to the field of Signal Processing, the science behind our digital lives. The module covers continuous and discrete-time signals and systems, their properties and representations and methods that are necessary for their analysis. Indicative topics include the transformations of the independent variable, unit-step signals, the complex exponential signal, convolution, Fourier series. The software package MATLAB will be introduced and employed for signal processing oper
- Embedded SystemsCompulsory
Level 6 5 modules
- Professional and Sustainable EngineeringCompulsory
Module details
Given the trends of the modern economy and the pressing environmental issues facing humanity, there has been a growing demand for engineers with a good understanding of the above issues, their interactions, and their implications. This module aims to complement your technical knowledge and training with the appreciation of your upcoming role as a professional engineer within an emerging, environmentally friendly industry. Thus, the module's scope is twofold. On one hand, it is concerned with the
- Renewable Power EngineeringCompulsory
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This module introduces the fundamental principles of electrical power generation, transmission and distribution. Power generated from clean and renewable energy sources and the advanced technologies for renewable energy conversion, storage, and integration to the distribution network will be covered. Novel topics, such as smart grids, microgrids, and smart meters, will also be considered.
- Control SystemsCompulsory
Module details
This module focuses on modelling linear dynamic systems using differential equations and transfer functions, and analysing control behaviour in both the time and frequency domains. It also covers classical stability tests, such as the Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist criteria, plus design methods like root‑locus and Bode plots, along with developing PID, lead, and lag control techniques using linear output feedback.
- Communication SystemsCompulsory
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The aims of the module are to: Develop an understanding of communications systems Develop an appreciation of the main technical advances utilised in communication systems and their applications Analyse the services provided by the developing communications industry.
- Development ProjectCompulsory
Module details
This module is the culmination of the programme. You will be asked to design, analyse, build, test and manage an Engineering project. You will be given the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to take initiative in solving the given problem, and apply the knowledge and skills acquired over the duration of the course.
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 electrical and electronic engineering across a broad foundation and specialist options. A course like this typically begins with engineering mathematics, mechanics and materials, alongside practical design and CAD skills. Year 2 moves into the electrical and electronic core, circuits, systems and engineering analysis, together with a team design project against a real specification. In Year 3, you'll choose specialist options such as robotics and mechatronics, energy and sustainability, or the Chartered (CEng) pathway, whilst undertaking professional engineering practice (safety, ethics, project management) and an individual design or research project. Throughout, you progress from core principles and supervised work toward independence in your final year project.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you enjoy reasoning through complex technical problems and want to understand how electrical systems work in the real world. You'll thrive if you're comfortable with mathematics and physics, but equally curious about how theory applies to design and troubleshooting. The course demands sustained study, managing coursework, lab work, and independent investigation, but rewards that effort with genuine expertise and hands-on experience. If you're drawn to fields such as power systems, renewable energy, telecommunications, or microelectronics, this programme gives you the grounding to pursue them. You'll be learning alongside others with similar technical interests, in an environment that values both analytical rigour and practical application.
Careers & job market
Across Engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after completing their degree, and 80% of those working are in highly skilled roles or continuing their education. Graduates' starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £29,000 to £35,000, with earnings rising to £33,150–£46,800 by the five-year mark, according to national Graduate Outcomes and Longitudinal Education Outcomes data. Your specific career path will depend on specialisation, further study, and the roles you pursue, these figures reflect the broader field.
University & format
This is a 4-year full-time Bachelor's degree (BEng Hons) delivered by the University of West London, a university based in Ealing and Brentford. The University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; degrees are nationally recognised. The course is taught in English. The University holds Silver 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 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% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 25% |
| a previous degree | 10% |
| an Access 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 S630). 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 West 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.
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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 | £32,000 | £28,500 – £35,000 | 13535 |
| 3 years after | £29,500 | £23,500 – £33,000 | 30 |
| 5 years after | £34,500 | £27,000 – £40,000 | 35 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 13,535. Cohort 2021-22.
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.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 13,535. 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.
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
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
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £32,000. 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 7.3 out of 10: NSS 87.1% · continued 60%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of West 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 Ealing / Brentford
2,092 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 West London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £16,250 / 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 West 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 West London and gov.uk before you apply.
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