Electronic and Communication Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Electronic and Communication Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) and other courses in Chemistry at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry 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 | |
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| Median salary | £24500 | £21500 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £16000 - £25500 | £18000 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26087 | £25084 | £30411 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
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Course Description
Communications technology is a crucial part of the world economy, with advances in electronics and communications making a measurable impact on the modern world. It is a growing industry, too – and we all have an innate need and desire to communicate.
As communications technology advances, the demand for new devices and environmentally sustainable solutions increases to improve the quality of the society we live in.
Our Electronic and Communication Engineering (Top-up) BEng (Hons) course aims to prepare you for this fast-paced world, giving you the skills and knowledge to get ahead.
Why study Electronic and Communication Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) at Huddersfield?
This one-year top-up course covers a broad range of topics, including the Internet of Things, digital and analogue system integration, digital signal processing, AM and FM detectors, and aerials and satellite communications.
You will work on a selected individual research/design project with the support of your academic supervisor. It is possible to align this with one of the Master's team projects, which will involve the design, build and friendly competitive testing of either a road, airborne or rail vehicle.
A vibrant town surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a friendly and diverse place from which to study, too, offering lots to do between lectures.
Top 3 Reasons to Study Electronic and Communication Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) at Huddersfield
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Opportunities for Practical Work – You can undertake a project on a suitable topic of your choice, as well as partaking in practical work that will stand you in good stead for a successful career.
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Boosted Employment Opportunities – Graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in organisations including BAE Systems, Siemens, Dyson and Bentley Motors Ltd.
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Industry-specific Skills – Research plays an important role in informing our teaching and learning activities, helping you develop knowledge and skills that are highly relevant to 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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Electronic and Communication Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) at University of Huddersfield
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 20% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry
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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 Communication Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £17600 | year 1 |
| International | £17600 | 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 University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #36
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Huddersfield
About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
List of 368 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Huddersfield - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Electrical Power Engineering BEng (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | - | - | - | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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Electronic Engineering (including placement year) BEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £22750 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Electronic Engineering (Including Year Abroad) BEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £22750 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 88% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £25200 | 107 | Egham | On campus Full-time |
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Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £28600 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 93% | 20% | 10% | £9250 | £17600 | 125 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 86% | 13% | 5% | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | 174 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Sandwich course) BEng (Hons) | University of South Wales | - | 10% | 5% | £9000 | £12600 | 122 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time |
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Electronic Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 88% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £25200 | 140 | Egham | On campus Full-time |
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 84% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 159 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
