BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Year in Industry
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Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Engineering
- UCAS Course Code
- H202
- Typical Offer
- ABB (specific subject requirements apply)
- Contextual Offer
- BBC (specific subject requirements apply)
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2024
Why you should choose us
Course Overview
Electrical and electronic engineers have a vital role to play in responding to the climate crisis and shaping the future of our society. They bring key expertise to deliver electrification and digitisation across multiple sectors such as transport, power generation, heating, cooling, and beyond. There is therefore a growing need for highly competent electrical and electronic engineers, especially those with the skills to tackle society’s biggest challenges.
The School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, at UEA is dedicated to developing this new breed of electrical and electronic engineers. That’s why Productivity East, the home of engineering at UEA, was established: to meet society’s demand for the engineers of the future. The addition of a year in industry to this BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering will accelerate your development even further, setting you apart from other engineering graduates.
BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Year in Industry is professionally accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and designed to form the next generation electrical and electronic engineers..
All engineering courses within the School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics share an integrated programme structure for the first year, giving you a well-rounded skills base to build upon. From the second year onwards, you’ll specialise in electrical and electronic engineering, refining your theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You’ll also have the chance to work closely with other UEA Schools including Environmental Sciences and Computing Sciences, so your learning is limitless.
From day one, you’ll have access to a wide range of simulation tools and experimental lab facilities. You’ll make use of our well-equipped electrical and electronics lab throughout your engineering studies, for various electronics design projects and electric circuit prototyping and testing. Our electrical power lab is equipped with electrical machine test rigs, allowing for practical, experimental study of various types of electrical motors and drives. You’ll also learn how to model and analyse different engineering systems using industry-standard simulation software such as MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS, and COMSOL Multiphysics finite element tools.
You’ll benefit from our connections with local industry right from the start of your course. Productivity East, our state-of-the-art engineering facility, offers a space for connection between UEA engineering students and our industrial partners. These connections will give you unparalleled industry insight, helping you forge your own career pathway. Through meeting role-models, attending site visits, and networking with professional engineers, you’ll have a clear sense of the many career options available to you. This close contact with industry will also help you decide where you’d like to spend your industrial placement year. In addition, you can take advantage of our annual Select partnership scheme, an exclusive employability event for engineering students which attracts several prestigious employers each year.
Placement Year and Study Abroad
On this course, you’ll graduate with the added advantage of a year’s work experience. You’ll study the same topics as our BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering students, except you’ll spend your third year working for a company related to your chosen discipline, before returning to complete your degree in your fourth year.
A year in industry is a great way to test out career options, hone your skills, gain real-world experience and make contacts.
During this year, you’ll be supported by an industrial supervisor and a mentor from the University. You and your industrial supervisor will keep in touch during the placement to ensure that it is progressing well, and your UEA mentor will visit you during the year.
Accreditations
This course is professionally accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). It fully meets the academic requirements for the award of Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, which may be achieved following a period of experiential learning in employment (also known as initial professional development or IPD). Further Master’s level study will be required to register for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
Completing an accredited course enables you to demonstrate to employers your knowledge, abilities, skills, and competencies as specified in the Engineering Council's UK-SPEC4.0.
Professionally recognised engineers can benefit from improved career prospects and higher earning potential. This accreditation is an international recognition and can also pave the way to further career opportunities abroad.
Study and Modules
Structure
During the first year, you’ll study the core principles of engineering in a range of disciplines, including electrical and electronics, energy, materials, and mechanical engineering. You’ll also learn programming skills and get to grips with electronic circuits and components, by undertaking practical design and analysis projects. These projects offer you a chance to apply your problem-solving skills and engineering knowledge to real-world challenges, putting your learning into context.
Compulsory Modules
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
On entry into the School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, you’ll explore the concerns of today’s engineers and the pivotal role engineers play in shaping society’s response to the challenges of our time. You’ll participate in an inter-university competition in partnership with Engineers Without Borders, and understand how engineers serve society, contributing to national economies while working to protect the environment. You’ll consider the potential of hydrology and solar power and develop skills to help you deal with uncertain data sets.
Assessment
In Year 1, your assessed performance does not count towards your final degree. We therefore use this first year to expose you to the range of assessment-types that you may encounter throughout your course. You will receive instruction in areas like report-writing and presentations to secure your knowledge and capacity to perform. You’ll use your soft engineering skills in the group work assessments, and competition opportunity, presented to you in this initial year of study.
Structure
Building on your work from the first year, you’ll continue studying a range of engineering subjects with a particular focus on electrical and electronics. You’ll study power electronics, electrical generation and transmission systems, and analogue and digital electronics among other key topics. You’ll learn how to implement your knowledge in a practical engineering context through a year-long project, where you’ll practice and apply your electrical and electronics knowledge you’ve studied so far. This project is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your development as an engineer and identify any areas of particular interest to you, ahead of your industrial placement and subsequent final-year project.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
During the second year, you’ll develop your group-work skills by operating as a small consultancy to solve a design challenge. The breadth of this design work will require you to use your electrical and electronics expertise and integrate your design solutions across the disciplines of engineering to ensure success. Previous projects have considered vertical farming and an electrical battery car design. You will also begin a more specialised study of electrical and electronics subjects, including electrical power engineering and analogue and digital circuits. In addition to studying the underpinning theories, you’ll carry out practical work like analytical and simulation modelling, experimental developments, tests, and validations.
Assessment
In Year 2, you’ll form a small design consultancy team that will work together to present assessed design reports. This design module also allows you to demonstrate your individual strengths applied to a complex design challenge. For example, you might use your electrical and electronics expertise by designing and optimising the battery pack, connections, and electronics of an electric car within your consultancy group. Other module assessments will involve traditional examinations and written coursework.
Structure
You’ll spend your third year on an industrial placement at an organisation of your choice. This opportunity to connect with working engineers and contribute to real engineering projects will immerse you in the dynamic world of the modern engineering industry. You’ll be able consolidate the knowledge and skills you’ve developed so far in a professional context, picking up plenty of new expertise as you go. A year in industry gives you unparalleled insight into the sector and sets you apart from other engineering students.
Compulsory Modules
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
While your experiences on your year in industry will be particular to the nature of the organisation in which you undertake your placement, the learning outcomes from this year will emphasise the development of your professional skill set, your understanding in an applied learning context, and the application of theory gained from your academic experiences to date.
Assessment
In this year of industrial experience, you’ll document your progress throughout the year and submit this as an assessed final report. You will also be assessed on your reflections from the year and how you articulate your learning journey. You’ll receive constructive feedback throughout your placement to guide you in producing these assessed pieces of work.
Structure
In your final year, you’ll return to UEA and consolidate all your learning in an individual project on a topic of your choice. Where possible, we’ll encourage you to link your project to a real-world industrial challenge, perhaps in collaboration with one of our industry partners.
Outside of your independent project, you’ll also study the principles and theories of control systems with practical implication. You’ll refine your understanding of electrical and electronics by exploring electrical motors and their drive systems, alongside energy storage systems. These modules will hone your skills in analysis, problem-solving, computer simulation and modelling, and experimentation.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 40)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
In this final year, you’ll deepen your learning and broaden your skill set through more advanced electrical and electronics modules. You’ll learn key theories, refine your IT skills, and conduct experimental tests and critical analysis. You will also gain research project experience through an independent study on a topic that interests you. You’ll be free to choose what you study and define how you wish to study it, with the support of academic staff.
Assessment
Year 4 assessment is dominated by your double-credit project module. You’ll apply the skill set that you have acquired to deliver projects combining your computational skills, your software skills, your data analysis skills, and your practical laboratory skills, as determined to a greater or lesser extent by you. In several modules, you’ll demonstrate the practical and applied aspects of your learning as you adopt a reflective and iterative approach to the design of control systems. Also, you will integrate all your learning, research capabilities, simulation skills and experimental data evaluation skills.
Entry Requirements
- A Levels
- ABB including A in Mathematics and B in one of Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology. A-Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. If you are taking an EPQ and three A-levels, we may offer you a one grade reduction on our advertised typical offer alongside an A in the EPQ.
- T Levels
- Obtain an overall Pass including a B in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Acceptable subjects are: Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, and Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.
- BTEC
- Extended Diploma: DDM. Modules to include either Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Mathematics OR Maths for Engineering Technicians and Further Maths for Engineering Technicians. A Distinction will be required in both modules. Excludes BTEC Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration. See below for accepted subjects and combinations.
- Contextual Offer
A Level – BBC (including B in Mathematics and B in one of the following subjects - Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology)
BTEC L3 Extended Diploma – DMM (specific subjects and modules required)
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes.
- Scottish Highers
- AAABB including grade A in Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology. Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Higher grade B in Mathematics.
- Scottish Advanced Highers
- BCC including B in Mathematics and C in Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Irish Leaving Certificate
- 3 subjects at H2 including Mathematics and 3 subjects at H3 including Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology.
- Access to HE Diploma
- Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3, including 12 credits in Mathematics and 12 credits in one other Science from Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology.
- International Baccalaureate
- 32 including HL6 in Mathematics and HL5 in Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Design Technology or Computing Science.
- GCSE
You are required to have Mathematics at a minimum of Grade B or Grade 5 or above, and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
- IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
- Interviews
Most applicants will not be called for an interview and a decision will be made via UCAS Hub. However, for some applicants an interview will be requested. Where an interview is required, the Admissions Service will contact you directly to arrange a time.
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Intakes
This course is open to UK and International applicants. The annual intake is in September each year.
Additional Information or Requirements
Extended Diploma: DDM. Modules to include either Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Mathematics OR Maths for Engineering Technicians and Further Maths for Engineering Technicians. A Distinction will be required in both modules.
Diploma: DD plus A in A-Level Mathematics.
Extended Certificate: D plus A in A-Level Mathematics and B in A-Level Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology.
Modules to include either Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Mathematics OR Maths for Engineering Technicians and Further Maths for Engineering Technicians. A Distinction will be required in both modules.
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes such as BEng Engineering with a Foundation Year.
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes.
We welcome and value a wide range of alternative qualifications. If you have a qualification which is not listed here, or are taking a combination of qualifications, please contact us via Admissions Enquiries.
International Requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. View our International Students pages for specific information about your country.
INTO University of East Anglia
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO UEA offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree:
International Foundation in Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences
International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering
Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
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Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.
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Employability
After the Course
As a UEA Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate, you’ll have excellent career prospects in a thriving industry. Qualified electrical and electronic engineers are highly sought after in several key sectors such as energy and transport. Employability and transferable skills are also embedded into our courses, so you’ll graduate with a skill-set advantage that will help you succeed in the workplace. Your year in industry will make you stand out compared to other engineering graduates, giving you a competitive edge at the outset of your career.
You will also be well positioned to take your studies even further by pursuing a Master’s degree programme. Your Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree could also support a successful career beyond engineering in accountancy, law, teaching, and finance.
Careers
A degree at UEA will prepare you for a wide variety of careers. We've been ranked 1st for Job Prospects by StudentCrowd in 2022.
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
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Public or private sector engineering
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Electronic engineering
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Electrical engineering
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Automotive engineering
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Energy and manufacturing
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Accountancy
Discover more on our Careers webpages.