Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
Ulster University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Electrical And Electronic Engineering at Ulster 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 Ulster University
Salary
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 |
All Electrical And Electronic Engineering Courses in the UK
Course Description
Electronics engineers are the brains behind the iPad, the mobile phone and GPS devices - in fact, any innovative piece of technology you can think of.
Every device with an electrical current running through it has been designed, built and manufactured by electronic engineers. They work closely with product designers, manufacturers and consumer experts to develop ideas for new products - it is the job of the electronic engineer to make sure they work.
Electronic engineering graduates are highly employable and can find work in areas such as electronics, automotive, IT, telecoms, manufacturing, utilities and construction.
The university has worked closely with employers to develop this BEng Hons course to prepare students for a wide range of industrial electronic roles.
Using a connected programme of study which allows you to build on the knowledge gained in each semester, this degree will prepare you to become a well-rounded engineer equipped for a wide range of roles within industry.
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 Engineering BEng (Hons) at Ulster University
| 45% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 15% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.
Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
Costs
Tuition Fees Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
| EU | £15840 | year 1 |
| International | £15840 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
| EU | £16320 | year 1 |
| International | £16320 | 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, 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)
UCAS application code:
H601
University Rankings
of Ulster University
among 5 universities in Northern Ireland
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of Ulster University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Ulster University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #2
- #891
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of Ulster University
About Ulster University
List of 235 Bachelor and Master Courses from Ulster University - Course Catalogue
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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 | - | - | - | £9250 | £21100 | - | Birmingham |
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| Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons) | - | - | - | £9250 | £28600 | - | - |
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Electronic Engineering (including placement year) BEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £22750 | - | Colchester |
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Electrical & Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of West London | 83% | 15% | 0% | £9250 | £16250 | 121 | Ealing |
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Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | Ulster University | 94% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 131 | Coleraine |
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Full-time
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Electrical Power Engineering BEng (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | - | - | - | £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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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 | - | - | - | £9250 | £22750 | - | Colchester |
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FAQ about Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) Ulster University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 4710 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.
- Welfare and housing associate professionals (45%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (20%), Media Professionals (15%), Business and Financial Project Management Professionals (5%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 94. This means that 94% 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.
- Ulster University achieved the highest ranking for Engineering. It is ranked #891 in (Engineering). See all subject rankings for Ulster University.
- Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Ulster University.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 131 which is among the
Percentile among all Electrical and Electronic Engineering students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024