Aberystwyth University

BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Why study

BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Aberystwyth University? Prioritisation of innovation to meet society's communication, tech and energy needs. Delivers a detailed understanding of the application of electronics in sustainability and renewables.

Builds specialist knowledge of the latest communications, robotics, generation, motor, power, sensor and control concepts. Empowers you to apply your knowledge in solving problems. Builds your confidence and specialised skills which can be deployed in engineering and scientific disciplines such as industrial research and development, product development, and work in national research laboratories such as the National Physical Laboratories.

Our research is commercially deployed in all optical networks, in the new generation of metrology with the introduction of vibration-free precision fabrication measurements. This degree is also available with an integrated year in industry (163Y) or foundation year (163F). If you are considering a Masters qualification, we also offer MEng Sustainable Electrical and Electronic Engineering with or without an integrated year in industry (163M and 163I).

You can study a number of modules through the medium of Welsh, which may enable you to qualify for certain scholarships. Department of Physics Lecturers are all qualified to PhD level and have a track record of research in their fields of specialisation.

Key highlights

  • Focus on electronics for sustainability and renewable energy
  • Covers communications, robotics, power generation, motors, sensors and control
  • Option to add an integrated year in industry
  • Some modules available through the medium of Welsh, with possible scholarships
  • Taught by PhD-qualified lecturers with active research records
  • Department research deployed commercially in optical networks and metrology

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — UCAS Tariff 120 - 112 A Levels BBB-BBC to include B in Physics and B in Mathematics GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDM-DMM with B in A level Physics and B i…
  • A-level: BBB-BBC — to include to include B in Physics and B in Mathematics
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics
  • BTEC: DDM-DMM — to include with B; BTEC National Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 28-30 — to include with 5 points in Physics and Mat

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Electrical engineer
  • Electronics engineer
  • Research and development engineer
  • Product development engineer
  • Control systems engineer
  • Renewable energy engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,875 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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