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Electronic Engineering
- H610 — BEng (Hons)
- HHX0 — BEng (Hons) with Foundation
- H611 — BEng (Hons) with Industrial Experience
- H61Y — BEng (Hons) with Year Abroad
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Electronic Engineering
4 study options
Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BEng (Hons)
- Duration
- 3 years
- Start
- September 2023
- UCAS code
- H610
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. A second science subject at A-Level, preferably Physics, Electronics or Computing is also required. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Full entry requirements - Home fees
- £9,250*
- Overseas fees
- Fees for 2022 entry will appear here shortly
*These fees are for the 2021-22 academic year and are provided as a guideline. Fees for 2022-23 have not yet been set.
Electronic Engineering with Foundation BEng (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BEng (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2023
- UCAS code
- HHX0
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades BCC at A-Level. This must include grade B in A-Level Mathematics. Excludes General Studies.
Full entry requirements - Home fees
- £9,250*
- Overseas fees
- Fees for 2022 entry will appear here shortly
*These fees are for the 2021-22 academic year and are provided as a guideline. Fees for 2022-23 have not yet been set.
Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BEng (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2023
- UCAS code
- H611
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. A second science subject at A-Level, preferably Physics, Electronics or Computing is also required. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Full entry requirements - Home fees
- £9,250*
- Overseas fees
- Fees for 2022 entry will appear here shortly
*These fees are for the 2021-22 academic year and are provided as a guideline. Fees for 2022-23 have not yet been set.
Electronic Engineering with Year Abroad BEng (Hons)
Key information
- Degree
- BEng (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start
- September 2023
- UCAS code
- H61Y
- Institution code
- Q50
- Typical A-Level offer
- Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. A second science subject at A-Level, preferably Physics, Electronics or Computing is also required. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Full entry requirements - Home fees
- £9,250*
- Overseas fees
- Fees for 2022 entry will appear here shortly
*These fees are for the 2021-22 academic year and are provided as a guideline. Fees for 2022-23 have not yet been set.
Overview
Electronic Engineers are changing the world by designing the next generation of technology, from mobile phones and smart medical devices to self-driving cars, electric vehicles and next generation of smart grids.
Our course offers you a broad knowledge and specialised skills so that you are ready for a career in electronic engineering. You will learn to design complex digital and analogue electronic systems, using advanced software tools and gain a solid foundation in programming.
Our core modules will develop your understanding across a range of key topics, and equip you with the foundation of mathematical and physical principals that underpin the subject.
In your second year, you’ll undertake a challenging group project to demonstrate your technical engineering skills including system integration, while practising teamwork and project management.
In your final year you are able to tailor your degree to your interests and study modules in specialist topics such as digital media and social networks, power electronics and embedded systems. You’ll start your supervised individual project where you explore a topic that interests you in detail.
With the rapid pace of change in technology, there’s huge demand for graduates with skills in this field. Throughout your course, you’ll be taught by internationally renowned academics who are actively conducting world-class research. This coupled with our extensive extracurricular activities, outstanding facilities and innovative teaching and learning and excellent student support, ensures that you are fully equipped to enter into a wide range of careers, across the electronics sector.
Keep scrolling to find out more about graduate career prospects, our teaching and modules. You can also find out more about undergraduate life on our School website.
Professional recognition
This degree is CEng accredited by The IET on behalf of the Engineering Council and fulfils the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer when presented with an accredited MSc.
A suffix "EngC Pathway" will be added to the degree title when a student satisfies the accreditation requirements. In addition, the programme meets the educational requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
Progression and award requirements for an accredited BEng/MEng are stricter than these requirements for a standard QMUL BEng/MEng degree. If a student does not satisfy the accreditation requirements but does satisfy the requirements for a standard QMUL BEng/MEng degree, the "EngC Pathway" suffix will not be added.
Structure
You can complete your Electronic Engineering degree in three or four years. If you choose to do a year in industry or study abroad, this will take place in Year 3 and Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4.
Year 0
Foundation
Semester 1
Compulsory
- Computing
- Physics - Mechanics and Materials
- Communication in Science & Technology
- Mathematics B (double module across Semester 1 and 2)
Semester 2
Compulsory
- Fields and Waves
- Physics - Electricity and Atomic Physics
- Digital Electronics and Computer Systems
- Mathematics B (double module across Semester 1 and 2)
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 1
- Analogue Electronic Systems
- Communications and Networks
- Digital Circuit Design
- Electronic Engineering Mathematics I
- Electronic Engineering Mathematics 2
- Programming Fundamentals for Engineers
- Engineering Skills and Practice
- Signals and Information
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 2
- Communication Systems
- Design and Build Project in Electronic Engineering
- Digital Systems Design
- Electric and Magnetic Fields
- Electronic Devices and Applications
- Power Systems Analysis
- Microprocessor Systems Design
- Signals and Systems Theory
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Year 3
Compulsory
- Project
- Embedded Systems
- Integrated Circuit Design
Choose two from
- Control Systems
- Digital Signal Processing
- Microwave and Millimetrewave Electronics
- Power Electronics
Choose two from
- Advanced Control Systems
- Electrical Machines and Systems
- Modelling and Performance
- Electric and Hybrid Powertrain Transport
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Study options
Apply for this degree with any of the following options. Take care to use the correct UCAS code - it may not be possible to change your selection later.
Integrated foundation year
Students who do not have the required high school qualifications for admission to this degree, and students who do not meet their UCAS Conditional offer may be considered for the 4 year degree (foundation year plus the 3 year degree).
International students with Year 12 or a completed international high school certificate qualify for the one year foundation programme commonly known as the ISEFP.
The foundation programme offers a range of transferable skills and an opportunity to improve on your knowledge content for relevant Maths and Science subjects.
You will enrol on an Electronic Engineering BEng with Foundation which will offer progression to a range of degrees in the School of Eletronic Engineering and Computer Science including BEng Electronic Engineering. At the end of the foundation programme, students will be required to meet the progression requirements for admission to BEng Electronic Engineering.
Year in industry
Want to pick up some solid work experience while applying and improving your skills? Apply for our Electronic Engineering BEng with Industrial Experience to spend your third year working for a public- or private-sector organisation in a role directly related to your studies.
Our students have worked with companies including:
- Buhler Sortex
- Caterpillar Inc
- Intel Corporation
- Keysight.
Find out more about degrees with industrial experience.
Please note that placements are highly competitive and awarded based on your application, academic track record and performance at interview. If you are not successful in securing a placement, your third year will be spent at Queen Mary completing your studies.
Year abroad
Go global and study abroad as part of your degree – apply for our Electronic Engineering BEng with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).
Find out more about study abroad opportunities at Queen Mary and what the progression requirements are.
You can do either a year in industry or a year abroad - you cannot combine these options.
What I enjoyed most about the course is the project work towards the end of the academic year. I’ve worked in a team and individually which gives me the opportunity to apply what I’ve learnt in lectures. I’ve also enjoyed the variety of modules that are taught in my course which has helped me to expand my knowledge in electronics. The lecturers are the most approachable people and are really keen to help students pass.
Teaching
Teaching and learning
You’ll spend 15 to 20 hours per week in lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorials. You will also be expected to complete additional hours of independent study. You’ll meet with your personal adviser regularly to ensure that you are settling in and progressing well.
Assessment
Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in May or June.
Individual and group projects are assessed through a written report, practical demonstration and oral examination.
Resources and facilities
The schools offer excellent on-campus resources to aid your studies, including our newly refurbished, state-of-the-art electronics lab and an informatics teaching laboratory with more than 300 PCs running Linux and Windows.
Entry requirements
A-Level | Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. A second science subject at A-Level, preferably Physics, Electronics or Computing is also required. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking. |
IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Mathematics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Higher Level. A second relevant science subject is also required at Higher Level. |
BTEC | See our detailed subject and grade requirements |
Access HE | Access qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. |
GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4. |
EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq |
Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
A-Level | Grades BCC at A-Level. This must include grade B in A-Level Mathematics. Excludes General Studies. |
IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 26 points overall, including 5,4,4 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. |
BTEC | See our detailed subject and grade requirements |
Access HE | Access qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. |
GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5. |
A-Level | Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. A second science subject at A-Level, preferably Physics, Electronics or Computing is also required. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking. |
IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Mathematics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Higher Level. A second relevant science subject is also required at Higher Level. |
BTEC | See our detailed subject and grade requirements |
Access HE | Access qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. |
GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4. |
EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq |
Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
A-Level | Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. A second science subject at A-Level, preferably Physics, Electronics or Computing is also required. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking. |
IB | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Mathematics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Higher Level. A second relevant science subject is also required at Higher Level. |
BTEC | See our detailed subject and grade requirements |
Access HE | Access qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme. |
GCSE | Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4. |
EPQ | Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq |
Contextualised admissions | We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages. |
Non-UK students
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.
English language
Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.
You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.
Further information
Funding
Loans and grants
UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.
Scholarships and bursaries
Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.
Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.
Find out what scholarships and bursaries are available to you.
Support from Queen Mary
We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.
Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:
- additional sources of funding
- planning your budget and cutting costs
- part-time and vacation work
- money for lone parents.
Careers
95% of Electronic Engineering graduate survey respondents are in graduate careers after 15 months.
- Guardian League Table
Electronic engineering impacts nearly every aspect of society. It is a rapidly growing sector and has an enormous range of career opportunities for skilled graduates. During this programme, we equip you with the knowledge and skills to ensure that you are ready to enter into your chosen career.
There are various career paths for graduates including aeronautical, sales, marketing and communications, computer, construction, energy, transportation and telecommunications.
Recent Electronic Engineering graduates have been hired by::
- Network Rail
- UTV Media, TalkSPORT Radio
- Vodafone
- AXSEM
- TFL
- National Instruments
Career support
Finding your first job is made easier through our strong links with industry. We work with organisations offering graduate opportunities in banking, media, telecommunications and technology. We run an annual IT and Technology Fair, featuring up to 30 organisations seeking new talent.
The Queen Mary careers team can also offer:
- specialist advice on choosing a career path
- support with finding work experience, internships and graduate jobs
- feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms
- interview coaching.
Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.
Unistats data for these courses
Electronic Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Electronic Engineering with Foundation - BEng (Hons)
Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience - BEng (Hons)
Electronic Engineering with Year Abroad - BEng (Hons)
About the School
The School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science carries out world-class computer science research – and applies it to real-life problems. Being taught by someone who is changing the world with his or her ideas makes for exciting lectures and ensures you stay fully up to date. 91 per cent of our computer science research was rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2014).
We are proud of our excellent student-staff relations, and our diverse student body: around a quarter of our students are women and 47 countries are represented.
The School has an energetic student community, taking part in programming competitions and hack events.