BEng Electronic Engineering

The BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering course teaches students to design, develop, and manufacture electronic equipment and devices that can make an impact on the world. It gives an excellent foundation in the theory and design of electronics, with opportunities to put this knowledge into practice using the university's facilities. Graduates of this programme meet the educational requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.

Students learn practically in advanced labs, workshops, and software suites, along with industrial site visits and field trips and are assessed through written examinations, coursework, practical tests, project work, and presentations. Students also have the option to take a work placement year after their second year which helps them gain industry experience either in the UK or abroad.

The University of Portsmouth is dedicated to meaningful research that addresses real issues and pushes boundaries in many fields. Students have access to quality research facilities and the chance to learn from leading experts in their fields. Beyond academics, the university is also a community that puts well-being and unity of the students as a priority which is why it has many student societies, clubs, and support services.

The university is passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential and transform their lives. It is respected for groundbreaking research in fields such as cosmology, astrophysics, cybersecurity, forensics, and sports science. It has campuses in Portsmouth and London which are committed to providing students and partners with the practical information and resources they need to thrive.

Candidates must submit a personal statement, an academic or employer reference, and a CV to show their work experience, which is optional.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need 112–120 UCAS points from two or three A-levels which should include a relevant subject such as Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Electronics.
• The International Baccalaureate requirement is 29 points for September 2025.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no component score below 5.5. 
• The TOEFL and PTE are also accepted.
• Candidates who do not meet the requirements can take a pre-sessional English programme before starting the course.

For international students, the fee for the September 2025 start is £19,200 per year.

The University of Portsmouth offers scholarships for eligible students, these scholarships include, Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship which offers a £5,000 fee reduction for international students based on their academic achievement, and the Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship also offers a £2,500 fee reduction. Additionally, EU Scholarship offers £2,000 fee reduction for EU, EEA, or Swiss nationals (combined with Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship under specific terms), the Sanctuary Scholarship offers full undergraduate tuition fees for asylum seekers, there are also External scholarships, such as Chevening Scholarship, the Sport Scholarships are offered to students of all nationalities and courses, students need to be top athletes in their sport to apply. Successful applicants can receive a bursary of £250 to £6,000 each year. These opportunities can help make studying at the University of Portsmouth more affordable.

Graduates of the BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering course can become:

• Communications and Information Systems Engineer
• Digital Design Engineer
• Electronic Design Engineer
• Graduate Signalling and Telecoms Engineer
• Hardware Design Engineer

Candidates can apply through the school's online application portal. For assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.