Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Engineering at Leeds Beckett University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 | £27000 | £29000 | £34000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £29000 | £25500 - £34500 | £29000 - £41000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £31745 | £31510 | £36530 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26991 - £36256 | £23194 - £39893 | £26878 - £46535 |
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Course Description
Learn how to create your own smart systems to solve the biggest problems. You’ll graduate with electronics design skills for modern industry.
Learn how to create modern smart systems from the ground up.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Apply your creativity to solve industry-relevant problems
- Work with engineers across a broad disciplines: from electronics and electrical engineering, civil and building services engineering to computing, robotics, AI and data analysis
- Complete a significant project each year, where you can learn how to design, test and improve solutions to problems taken from industry
Sandwich year option
You’ll have the option to complete a sandwich year and take your skills into industry. A year working in industry will enable you to begin building your future career whilst you study with us.
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Choose your direction
In your final year, you’ll choose your own direction for your major project. You’ll either build on your specialism or explore new areas. We’ll support you at every step, with guidance during your studies and beyond into your career. Studying this course will enable you to develop the expertise and practical knowledge to join our graduates in a wide variety of automatic, manufacturing, computing, electronics and other fields.
Industry links
Our greatest strength is our contact with industry. You’ll benefit from guest lectures by professionals working in the field.
Why study Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Leeds Beckett University...
- ‘Practise first’ approach to your learning, with hands on work in every module and specialist facilities including embedded systems, control and robotics labs
- Solve industry-related problems – complete a project module in every year of your course to apply your creative skills
- Dedicated support for maths and underpinning theory - taught by engineering staff
- Taught by industry practitioners, from a range of engineering backgrounds
- Fantastic placements and sandwich year opportunities, with career support after you graduate
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University
| 40% | Therapy professionals |
| 15% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Other Health Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Other Health Professionals |
| 10% | Medical Practitioners |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
A minimum 80 from two A Levels or equivalent, in Mathematics and a Science related subject. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a `Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated (from 2017)
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | 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:
January 1, 2025
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)
University Rankings
Positions of Leeds Beckett University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Leeds Beckett University
Established in 1824, Leeds Beckett University is located on the Northern side of Leeds City Centre. There are a variety of campus buildings in the area, including the Polytechnic site, Electric Press, the Old Broadcasting House, the university’s Business School, and more. Leeds is the ideal student city, with an abundance of activities and nightlife to take advantage of, plus a reliable bus service for getting around easily.
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Student composition of Leeds Beckett University
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Total number of students enrolled at Leeds Beckett University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16235
- postgraduates:
- 3890
- Total:
- 20125
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