BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Bachelor's degree at UHI
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UHI combines core theory, research methods, and applied practice, with specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.
About this course
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at UHI, based in UHI Inverness,UHI North West Hebrides,UHI Perth. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Engineering graduates from this provider, 100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 85% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £47,000. (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.
Limited evidence Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 100% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 35% (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.
Year 2 - DipHE 6 modules
- Core maths 2Core
- Electrical 2Core
- Engineering business skills 2Core
- Engineering skills 2Core
- Statics and dynamics 2Core
- Thermodynamics and fluids 2Core
Year 3 - BEng 8 modules
- Control and instrumentation 3Core
- Electrical 3Core
- Electronics 3Core
- Microcontrollers and digital processorsCore
- Project and management 1Core
- Conventional energy systemsOptional
- Laboratory skillsOptional
- Renewable energy generationOptional
Year 4 - BEng (Hons) 7 modules
- Design for quality and reliabilityCore
- Engineering project 4Core
- Electrical 4Core
- Electronics 4Core
- Future energy systemsOptional
- Statics and dynamics 4Optional
- Wind energyOptional
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 electrical and electronic engineering. A course like this typically begins with foundational mathematics, mechanics and materials science, alongside practical design skills and CAD. In your second year, you'll usually move into the discipline core, circuits, systems and electrical theory, combined with engineering analysis, computing and a team design project. In your final year, you'll usually specialise in areas such as robotics and mechatronics, energy and sustainability, or the Chartered (CEng) pathway, whilst completing professional practice modules covering safety, ethics and project management. The degree culminates in an individual project, a substantial design or research undertaking that forms the centrepiece of your studies.
Who it's for
This part-time programme suits those balancing study with work or other commitments. It's designed for students seeking a structured engineering qualification delivered across accessible Scottish locations, with flexibility to progress at their own pace.
Careers & job market
Across engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after completing their degree. Of those working, 80% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (15 months post-graduation) typically range from £29,000 to £35,000, rising to £33,150–£46,800 after five years.
University & format
The University of the Highlands and Islands is a UK degree-awarding body, with study available across multiple locations including UHI Inverness, UHI North West Hebrides and UHI Perth. This BEng (Hons) is offered part-time, with instruction in English. The course leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. Check the university's funding pages for scholarship opportunities.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
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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
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
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Published UHI fee framework
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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 | £47,000 | £40,000 – £60,000 | 10 |
| 3 years after | £38,500 | £32,500 – £74,000 | 30 |
| 5 years after | £41,500 | £34,500 – £66,000 | 35 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; 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.
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What happened to 100 students?
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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: 10; 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 · 40% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsSOC 2020 31 · 40% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,828
- Skilled trades occupationsSOC 2020 5 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,241
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
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: 15; response rate: 75%. 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.
Fees and funding
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Where graduates go
100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £47,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 6.8 out of 10: in work or study 100% · continued 35%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of the Highlands and Islands
Engineering and technology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
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