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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

This programme is for Level 1 entry only. Applicants for Level 2 and Level 3 entry should apply for BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

From digital audio/video systems to wireless sensor networks, the internet of things, and from engine management systems in automotive environments to renewable energy, electrical and electronic engineers have been responsible for the designs to allow these technological advancements. Rapid advancements in communications, sensor technologies, robotics, and high-speed electronics, combined with newer technologies such as machine learning and computer vision will continue to revolutionise the world we live in. Our programmes allow you to take your place in the fast-paced world of electrical and electronic systems design.

Our programmes allow you to gain the essential knowledge and experience to create products and systems with electronics and communication technologies at their heart with the Digital Systems and Telecommunications route, or to branch into the electronic control of mechanical and intelligent robotic systems with the Mechatronics route.

A common first year provides students the opportunity to develop key electrical and electronic skills and gain a sufficient understanding of the available specialist areas, before proceeding in their chosen route. Wherever possible we employ hands-on project work to develop practical and problem-solving skills.

In the final year students undertake a major individual project that is either linked to research work within the department e.g. condition monitoring in power systems, computer vision on improved next generation wireless networks, or, potentially, projects based on industry relevant design activity e.g. motor control hardware and software to propel and steer an intelligent car or sensor design for next generation Internet of Things. Subject to satisfactory performance it is possible to continue onto the technically deeper MEng route.

Subject options

This course offers the following subject options:

  • Digital Systems
  • Mechatronics
  • Telecommunications

Professional bodies

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H611
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

A level - CCC

including Maths plus a Science or Electronics

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM

For Year 1 Entry: Level 3 Extended Diploma MMM in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Scottish Higher - BBCC

including Maths plus a Science or Technology Subject

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points

must include Maths plus a Science or Technical subject

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3

including Maths plus a Science or Technical subject

Scottish HND - Not accepted

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

T Level - Pass (C and above)

Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Building Services for Construction; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing

Applications for Year 2 or Year 3 entry should be made for BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Students can transfer to MEng course subject to results at the end of Year 4.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - BCCC

including Maths plus a Science or Technology Subject at Higher

Additional entry requirements

Other

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element

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Student Outcomes

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80 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£1820Year 1
EU£15200Year 1
International£15200Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

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Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.

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