Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-up) (3 Year) BEng (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Overview
Whether it’s the next innovation in computer hardware or a smartphone app, today's electronic engineers need to come up with practical, economic solutions to meet consumer needs and demands.
If you have a talent for improving and creating electronic products and want to top up your HND or Foundation degree to a full Bachelor's degree, this BEng (Hons) Electronic Systems Engineering top-up degree course is ideal.
The course is delivered by distance learning over 2 or 3 years. You'll develop technical competence and engineering knowledge, while easily fitting study around your job.
After the course, you can use your degree to boost your career prospects in areas such as consumer and professional electronics, robotics, defence, broadcasting and telecommunications. You could also continue your studies at Master's level.
What you'll experience
On this course you'll:
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Design systems, build and test prototypes using various technologies
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Tap in to our Library’s electronic resources, which you can access from anywhere with a Web connection
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Get the same support and similar benefits to students based on campus
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Work at your own pace, in your own time and in your own location, with interactive online learning materials
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Take part in live Web-based chat forums to discuss your work with lecturers and other students
If you can get to Portsmouth, you can also:
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Put your skills to the test by building your own products in our workshops
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Get involved in Formula Student, where you'll design, construct and test a competitive race car with fellow students
Careers and opportunities
What can you do with an Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-up) degree?
A degree in electronic systems engineering puts you in an excellent position to continue or start a career as a professional engineer in areas such as:
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consumer and professional electronics
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robotics
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defence
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broadcasting and telecommunications
What jobs can you do with an Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-up) degree?
Previous students have gone on to work in roles including:
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electronics engineer
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product design engineer
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aerospace engineer
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application engineer
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project manager
Other graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level or joined graduate engineering schemes. You can also progress to Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with further study and experience.
After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-up) (3 Year) BEng (Hons) at University of Portsmouth for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-up) (3 Year) BEng (Hons) at University of Portsmouth
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-up) (3 Year) BEng (Hons) 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 | £27500 | £32000 | £39500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £29500 | £26500 - £40500 | £27500 - £46000 |
All Electrical and Electronic Engineering courses of University of Portsmouth
Salary of all UK Graduates of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30124 | £30806 | £35393 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25876 - £34683 | £22850 - £38849 | £26153 - £44792 |
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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
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-up) (3 Year) BEng (Hons) at University of Portsmouth
| 50% | Engineering professionals |
| 25% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
A relevant HND, Foundation degree, or successful completion of 2 years of degree study in a relevant subject with overall grade of merit, or above.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Trinity ISE | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-up) (3 Year), BEng (Hons).
Costs
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.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Portsmouth in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Portsmouth in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #43
- #56
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- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #41
- #52
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- Engineering Electronic & Electrical
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The Guardian UK University League Tables by Subject
[Published ]
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What students say about studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the UK?
About University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is located on the United Kingdom’s only island city, Portsmouth. This public university, which was previously known as Portsmouth Polytechnic, forms part of the University Alliance, an organisation whose aim is to promote growth and innovation in the UK by putting an emphasis on links with business and industry.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
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- 13 June, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022