Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Electrical And Electronic Engineering at Heriot-Watt University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Electrical And Electronic Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Electrical And Electronic Engineering courses of Heriot-Watt University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Electrical And Electronic Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £31500 | £37500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £33000 | £22000 - £38500 | £30000 - £44000 |
All Electrical And Electronic Engineering courses of Heriot-Watt University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Electrical And Electronic Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £31771 | £33148 | £37621 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26991 - £36256 | £24905 - £41342 | £28645 - £47281 |
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Course Description
Our BEng (Hons) provides a broad-based education in electrical and electronic engineering. During the first three years students study topics from low current electronics to high power systems. In Year 4 you can choose from a set of specialist courses to complement your thesis topic selection.
Year 1
Circuit Theory, Digital Design, Mathematics, Computer Programming and Electronic Design form the core subjects. In addition, students choose an elective option from a list that includes Mechanics and Physics.
Year 2
Further study of Electronic Design, Digital Design, Embedded Programming and Mathematics is complemented by introductions to Signals and Electromechanical Systems supported by appropriate lab and project work.
Year 3
Emphasis turns to design synthesis. Subjects include Energy Systems, Analogue Electronics, Electromagnetics, Physical Electronics and Communications. A quarter of the year is spent working on a large team-based project, incorporating Digital and Software Design, Mechanics and Management.
Year 4
Students work on an individual Honours project and select taught topics from a list that includes Embedded Systems, Sustainable Energy and Power Systems, Communications, Image Processing, RF Communications, Analogue Electronics and Microwave Techniques.
Graduate destinations
Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates are highly employable and have progressed to careers in a wide range of industries, working for organisations such as Bosch, Rolls Royce, Leonardo, Mott MacDonald, BP and Texas Instruments. Explore our alumni profiles to find out more about electronic engineering graduate destinations.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an incorporated engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a chartered engineer.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University
| 50% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Therapy professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Entry to Year 3 is only available through our associate student college partnership route.
We operate contextual admissions defined by our Fair Access Policy which may mean entry requirements are flexible.
We accept a wide range of other qualifications from the UK, Europe and International countries. Please contact the Admissions Officer for the programme for further information on the entry requirements for these.
Costs
Tuition Fees Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £24048 | year 1 |
| International | £24048 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
UCAS application code:
H600
University Rankings
of Heriot-Watt University
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 31 different rankings
Positions of Heriot-Watt University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Heriot-Watt University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #381
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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About Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University is a prominent research education institution located in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Recognised globally for their research contributions in Engineering and Science in particular, this university enjoys a formidable reputation among education ranking listings such as Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. Despite the university’s campus not being centrally located in the city, students almost unanimously agree that there is more than enough fun to be had on-site, thanks to a proactive Student Union that is constantly working to create spaces and resources for clubs.
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 72% | 20% | 10% | £9250 | £17600 | 125 | Huddersfield |
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Electronic Engineering and Computer Science BEng (Hons) | Aston University | 97% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £21100 | - | Birmingham |
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Electronic Engineering (including placement year) BEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £22750 | - | Colchester |
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Full-time
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Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | Ulster University | 94% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £16320 | 131 | Coleraine |
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Electrical & Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of West London | 83% | 15% | 0% | £9250 | £16250 | 121 | Ealing |
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Electrical Power Engineering (Direct Entry) BEng (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 91% | 10% | 9% | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | - | Glasgow |
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | Heriot-Watt University | 67% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £24048 | 187 | Edinburgh |
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Full-time
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Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £28600 | - | Nottingham |
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Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £25200 | 107 | Egham |
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Electronic Engineering (Including Year Abroad) BEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £22750 | - | Colchester |
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FAQ about Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) Heriot-Watt University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £30000 15 months after graduation, £31500 3 years after graduation and £37500 after graduation.
- Managers, directors and senior officials (50%), Caring personal services (5%), Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (5%), Therapy professionals (5%)
- 30 graduates rated the course 67. This means that 67% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Heriot-Watt University achieved the highest ranking for Engineering. It is ranked #381 in (Engineering). See all subject rankings for Heriot-Watt University.
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Heriot-Watt University.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 187 which makes it one of the 3.48% most difficult courses to enter among all Electrical and Electronic Engineering students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024