Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Year in Industry BEng
The Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng at UCL combines electronic and electrical engineering with mathematics, physics, and computer science to explore technologies shaping modern life — from global data networks to driverless cars and renewable energy. With a focus on hands-on learning, you’ll graduate prepared for impactful careers within electronic and electrical engineering and beyond. This course offers the option of a year in industry.
Key information
Key information
Entry requirements
Please note that the study options available after enrolment to this course may have additional requirements. Choose a study option for full details.
- Grades
- A*AA
- Subjects
- A* in Mathematics required, plus either Physics or Further Mathematics preferred as the second subject. Where students have Further Mathematics but not Physics then it is preferable to have Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology, or Electronics as the third subject.
- Subjects
- A* in Mathematics required, plus either Physics or Further Mathematics preferred as the second subject. Where students have Further Mathematics but not Physics then it is preferable to have Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology, or Electronics as the third subject.
- GCSEs
- English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4
Contextual offer
- Grades
- AAB
- Subjects
- Grade A in Mathematics required, plus either Physics or Further Mathematics preferred as the second subject. Where students have Further Mathematics but not Physics, then it is preferable to have Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology or Electronics preferred as third subject.
- Subjects
- Grade A in Mathematics required, plus either Physics or Further Mathematics preferred as the second subject. Where students have Further Mathematics but not Physics, then it is preferable to have Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology or Electronics preferred as third subject.
- GCSEs
- English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4
At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
- Points
- 39
- Subjects
- A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5. The course will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level. ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ is preferred. Higher levels in Physics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology and Electronics preferred.
- Subjects
- A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5. The course will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level. ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ is preferred. Higher levels in Physics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology and Electronics preferred.
Contextual offer
- Points
- 36
- Subjects
- A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects including grade 6 in Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5. The course will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level. ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ is preferred. Higher levels in Physics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology and Electronics preferred.
- Subjects
- A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects including grade 6 in Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5. The course will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level. ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ is preferred. Higher levels in Physics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology and Electronics preferred.
Resits
Additional entry tests
The Engineering and Science Admissions Test
For the 2027 cycle, alongside the UCAS application, UCL will require all applicants to the above course to sit the ESAT (The Engineering and Science Admissions Test) run by University Admissions Tests UK. Applicants will be required to take Maths 1 and any two out of Physics, Maths 2, Chemistry and Biology paper from ESAT. There will be an entry fee for the test. More information about the test including deadlines for when to register for the test can be found on University Admissions Tests UK website.The English language level for this programme is: Level 2
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.
A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages and International Education.
The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) - UCL's International Foundation Year - are for international students who have completed high school with a qualification UCL does not accept for undergraduate entry.
For more information see: ucl.ac.uk/upc.
Additional requirements for Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Year in Industry BEng
Students must obtain approval from the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering for their chosen project and placement. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to secure a placement opportunity, and external factors may affect the availability of placements or a student’s ability to undertake them, even where the criteria are met.
Please see details of Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng for the entry requirements of the overall course.
About this course
This degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to develop technologies that address 21st-century challenges, from sustainable energy systems and robotics to quantum computing and healthcare innovation. You will gain a solid foundation in electronic and electrical engineering through hands-on learning and real-world problem-solving.
Year One and Year Two focus on core engineering fundamentals while offering flexibility to transfer to an MEng pathway subject to performance and visa requirements. Practical experience is embedded throughout, including multidisciplinary engineering challenges, week-long design scenarios, and your final-year individual project. This project may involve original research or creating new software, systems, or devices.
As part of UCL’s Integrated Engineering Programme IEP, this degree combines specialist education with interdisciplinary teamwork. You will collaborate with other UCL Engineering students in interdisciplinary teams, to tackle complex engineering problems. You’ll broaden your expertise through an IEP Minor — three related modules across Years Two and Three — in areas like Data Science, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, or Environmental Engineering.
You will graduate with the creativity, practical experience, and leadership skills needed to excel in industries shaping the technologies of the future.
This degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to develop technologies that address 21st-century challenges, from sustainable energy systems and robotics to quantum computing and healthcare innovation. You will gain a solid foundation in electronic and electrical engineering through hands-on learning and real-world problem-solving.
Year 1 and year 2 focus on core engineering fundamentals while offering flexibility to transfer to an MEng pathway subject to performance and visa requirements. Practical experience is embedded throughout, including multidisciplinary engineering challenges, week-long design scenarios, and your final-year individual project. This project may involve original research or creating new software, systems, or devices.
The Year in Industry takes place in Year 3 of this four-year degree. This option enables students to undertake a paid or unpaid placement with a professional organisation, gaining valuable real-world experience and applying academic knowledge in an organisational context.
As part of UCL’s Integrated Engineering Programme IEP, this degree combines specialist education with interdisciplinary teamwork. You will collaborate with other UCL Engineering students in interdisciplinary teams, to tackle complex engineering problems. You’ll broaden your expertise through an IEP Minor — three related modules across Years Two and Three — in areas such as Data Science, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, or Environmental Engineering.
You will graduate with the creativity, practical experience, and leadership skills needed to excel in industries shaping the technologies of the future.
This course is ideal for you if you have a strong interest in electronic and electrical engineering and are motivated to explore how technology shapes the modern world, and solves real world problems.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who demonstrate curiosity and enthusiasm for engineering and have a strong academic background in maths and science (preferably physics). You don’t need prior experience or specific skills in electrical engineering but examples of suitable activities to strengthen your application include hobbies like coding or robotics, participation in engineering workshops or summer schools, personal projects involving electronics, or relevant work experience.
If you enjoy problem-solving, innovation, and applying mathematics and science to real-world challenges, this course will help you develop the knowledge and skills to thrive in an exciting, fast-moving field.
Course structure
In Year One and Year Two of the BEng most modules are compulsory as they cover the ‘core’ material that every Electronic and Electrical Engineer needs to be familiar with. In Year Three there is more flexibility, with a wide choice of optional modules offered to suit different interests. See below for further information.
In addition to the modules shown, during Year Two and Year Three you will also take an IEP ‘minor’, with one module in Year Two and two modules in Year Three on a specific engineering topic. Minors are offered by most departments in the UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences and allow you to experience another branch of engineering as part of your Electronic and Electrical Engineering degree.
Course structure
In Year 1 and Year 2 of the BEng most modules are compulsory as they cover the ‘core’ material that every Electronic and Electrical Engineer needs to be familiar with.
In Year 3, you will undertake a paid or unpaid placement with a professional organisation as part of your Year in Industry.
In Year 4 there is more flexibility, with a wide choice of optional modules offered to suit different interests. See below for further information.
In addition to the modules shown, during Year 2 and Year 4 you will also take an IEP ‘minor’, with one module in Year 2 and two modules in Year 4 on a specific engineering topic. Minors are offered by most departments in the UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences and allow you to experience another branch of engineering as part of your Electronic and Electrical Engineering degree.
Modules
In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Please note that the list of compulsory modules given here is indicative. Up to 10 optional modules per year are displayed for this course: this may not be the full range of optional modules available for selection. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available. For more detail regarding module availability, please contact the department.
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Electronic Engineering (ELEC0002)
- Analog and Power Electronics 1 (ELEC0003)
- Digital Electronics 1 (ELEC0004)
- Physics of Electronics and Nanotechnology 1 (ELEC0005)
- Engineering Challenges (ENGF0001)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis 1 (ENGF0003)
- Design and Professional Skills I (Electronic and Electrical Engineering) (ENGF0035)
Compulsory modules
- Design and Professional Practice 2 (ELEC0008)
- Analog Electronics (ELEC0009)
- Digital Design (ELEC0010)
- Physics for Electronics and Nanotechnology 2 (ELEC0019)
- Photonics and Communication Systems (ELEC0020)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis II (ENGF0004)
Optional modules
- Manufacturing Regenerative Medicines: from Lab Bench to Industry (BENG0011)
- Engineering Mathematics in Finance (BENG0019)
- Tech Journalism: Writing, Researching, and Reporting News in Technology, Science, and Engineering (BENG0026)
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CEGE0010)
- Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers (CENG0014)
- Intelligent Systems (COMP0014)
- Introduction to Programming (COMP0015)
- Connected Systems (ELEC0017)
- Introduction to Nanotechnology (ELEC0018)
- Introduction to Robotics (ELEC0129)
Compulsory modules
Optional modules
- Power Electronics (ELEC0022)
- Control Systems I (ELEC0023)
- Digital Signal Processing and Systems (ELEC0024)
- Photonics II (ELEC0025)
- Electronic Circuits III (ELEC0026)
- Advanced Digital Design (ELEC0028)
- Electronic Devices and Nanotechnology (ELEC0029)
- Numerical Methods (ELEC0030)
- Robotics for Electronic Engineering (ELEC0140)
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics (ELEC0147)
The modules shown below are an indicative list of those currently available as part of the full degree. This includes modules that may be available before selecting a study option and those that may be available after a student moves onto the study option.
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Electronic Engineering (ELEC0002)
- Analog and Power Electronics 1 (ELEC0003)
- Digital Electronics 1 (ELEC0004)
- Physics of Electronics and Nanotechnology 1 (ELEC0005)
- Engineering Challenges (ENGF0001)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis 1 (ENGF0003)
- Design and Professional Skills I (Electronic and Electrical Engineering) (ENGF0035)
Compulsory modules
- Design and Professional Practice 2 (ELEC0008)
- Analog Electronics (ELEC0009)
- Digital Design (ELEC0010)
- Physics for Electronics and Nanotechnology 2 (ELEC0019)
- Photonics and Communication Systems (ELEC0020)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis II (ENGF0004)
Optional modules
- Manufacturing Regenerative Medicines: from Lab Bench to Industry (BENG0011)
- Engineering Mathematics in Finance (BENG0019)
- Tech Journalism: Writing, Researching, and Reporting News in Technology, Science, and Engineering (BENG0026)
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CEGE0010)
- Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers (CENG0014)
- Intelligent Systems (COMP0014)
- Introduction to Programming (COMP0015)
- Connected Systems (ELEC0017)
- Introduction to Nanotechnology (ELEC0018)
- Introduction to Robotics (ELEC0129)
Compulsory modules
- Extramural Year (ELEC0133)
Compulsory modules
Optional modules
- Power Electronics (ELEC0022)
- Control Systems I (ELEC0023)
- Digital Signal Processing and Systems (ELEC0024)
- Photonics II (ELEC0025)
- Electronic Circuits III (ELEC0026)
- Advanced Digital Design (ELEC0028)
- Electronic Devices and Nanotechnology (ELEC0029)
- Numerical Methods (ELEC0030)
- Robotics for Electronic Engineering (ELEC0140)
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics (ELEC0147)
Teaching on this course blends traditional with highly innovative methods. You will attend lectures, seminars and laboratory classes, as well as hands-on workshops and e-learning sessions.
We were among the first universities in the UK to introduce a scenario-based learning approach. This enables you to put your learning into practice.
In Years One and Two you will attend tutorials to support your learning, whilst in Year Three you will have project supervision sessions with an academic member of staff.
The course includes an optional additional placement year in industry, where eligible students spend a year working on site with an approved industry partner organisation. This is usually UK-based but occasionally may be overseas.
The course includes an optional additional placement year in industry, where eligible students spend a year working on site with an approved industry partner organisation. This is usually UK-based but occasionally may be overseas.
You will be assessed through a range of methods. Most modules will have a written examination in the summer term of each year. In many cases, a proportion of the total mark is allocated for laboratory and coursework.
You can expect approximately 18 to 21 contact hours in a typical week across all activities including lectures, labs, tutorials and workshops.
In addition, you should spend a similar amount of time on independent study, such as reviewing materials, completing coursework, and preparing for assessments.
Please note the total number of weekly hours will vary according to term and year of study, and the student’s individual module selection.
You can expect approximately 18 to 21 contact hours in a typical week across all activities including lectures, labs, tutorials and workshops.
In addition, you should spend a similar amount of time on independent study, such as reviewing materials, completing coursework, and preparing for assessments.
Please note the total number of weekly hours will vary according to term and year of study, and the student’s individual module selection.
Year in Industry
The hours in your Year in Industry will be determined by your placement.
The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences and mental health conditions. This list is not exhaustive. If you are unsure of your eligibility for reasonable adjustments at UCL, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.
Reasonable adjustments are implemented on a case-by-case basis. With the student's consent, reasonable adjustments are considered by UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services, and where required, in collaboration with the respective department.
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For more information about the department and accessibility arrangements for your course, please contact the department.
Fees and funding
| Study mode | UK fee (2026/27) | Overseas fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | £9,790 | £42,700 |
UK undergraduate fees for 2026/27 are subject to parliamentary approval and are for the first year only. Fees for subsequent years may be subject to increase: Student Terms and Conditions. UK fees are in line with the Government announcement on fee cap increases. Fees for 2027/28 entry will be published in August 2026.
International undergraduate students benefit from a cohort guarantee unless indicated below, meaning that their tuition fees will not increase during the course of the programme, but UCL reserves the right to increase tuition fees to reflect any sums (including levies, taxes, or similar financial charges) that UCL is required to pay any governmental authority in connection with tuition fees.
International fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2026/27 entrants.
Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website.
Additional costs
Students will need a laptop. Any fairly recent standard Windows machine is likely to be sufficient, and there is no requirement to purchase a high-specification model. Apple Macs can also be used. Chromebooks do not meet the course computing requirements.
For in-person teaching, UCL's main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1–2 is £119.90. This price was published by TfL in 2026. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide. If you are concerned by potential additional costs for books, equipment, etc., please get in touch with the relevant departmental contact (details given on this page).
Additional costs for Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Year in Industry BEng
Students who wish to explore the opportunities to undertake a year in industry should note that these may incur additional costs. The cost of a year in industry can be difficult to predict as it will depend on the student’s own priorities and choices, as well as the location of the organisation they wish to use for the placement. Associated costs may include travel and accommodation.
Please see Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng for details of additional costs for the overall course.
Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships. Please see the Fees and funding pages for more details.
Why study this course at UCL?
This degree offers a range of opportunities and benefits:
- Build expertise in problem-solving, engineering design, and teamwork, preparing you for careers in technology, finance, and consultancy.
- Access modern teaching labs equipped with advanced software and instruments to enhance your practical learning.
- Learn from academics leading world-class research, applying cutting-edge knowledge to your studies and projects.
- As part of UCL’s Integrated Engineering Programme IEP, you’ll collaborate across UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences disciplines to solve real-world engineering challenges.
- Get a degree from a top-ranked university. UCL is consistently ranked among the best universities globally ranked ninth in the latest QS World University Rankings, 2026, providing you with a prestigious qualification that is highly regarded by employers worldwide.
- Study in one of the the world’s best cities for university students. UCL is consistently ranked in the top three by QS Best Student Cities (2022-26).
- UCL’s Bloomsbury campus is in the heart of a London district famous for its cultural and educational institutions.
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What this course will give you
Graduates of the Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng course will possess a strong foundation in core engineering principles and advanced technical competencies, underpinned by practical experience and collaborative problem-solving. Through exposure to real-world engineering challenges, interdisciplinary teamwork, and project-based learning, students will develop a broad skillset that aligns with UCL’s Pillars of Employability, including intellectual curiosity, collaboration, communication, and initiative. Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in engineering design, data analysis, and computer-based simulation, supported by strong analytical and mathematical skills. They will also develop professional competencies such as project management, technical communication, and ethical awareness, gained through structured team projects and individual design work.
Graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Cisco Systems, IBM, Unilever plc, Deloitte LLP and Apple (Graduate Outcome Survey 2017-2023).
What our alumni say
UCL taught me adaptability and problem framing: being able to break complex problems into solvable steps, as well as communication and ownership. Those skills have been just as important in startups and leadership roles as in engineering.
Professional accreditation
Our BEng course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer CEng. Full satisfaction of the Engineering Council academic requirement for such professional registration would require one year of further accredited study at MSc level.
Note: in order to meet the Engineering Council requirements for an accredited degree which apply to all courses professionally accredited by the Engineering Council, across all universities, students on this course must pass all modules, with some possible specific exceptions for a limited number of optional modules. If a student fails a module, two attempts are permitted, or they may be eligible to transfer to a related non-accredited degree.
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You are applying for the Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng course. Please note that the study options presented as post-enrolment specialisms will be available for you to choose once your enrolment is confirmed. For application guidance please visit Application guidelines.Course starts: September 2027
UCAS applications open for 2027 entry on 12 May 2026.
Apply for Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng to access this study option. Please note that you will need to meet any additional requirements for this study option to be considered.
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